Whitman-Walker’s Jonathon Rendina, PhD, MPH and Dwight Venson joined Kim Thiboldeaux on GRAIL’s “The Cancer SIGNAL” podcast to discuss how LGBTQ+ people and people of color face disparities in cancer incidence. Whitman-Walker, Cancer Support Community, and GRAIL are collaborating on INCLUDE, a study to evaluate multi-cancer early detection (MCED) testing’s impact within federally qualified health centers. The goal: make this kind of cancer screening available to more people in the future. Jon and Dwight discuss barriers to access, how LGTBQ+ and minority experiences of cancer care can be diffe ..read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. [April 26, 2024] – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released a final rule under Section 1557, the core nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act. This groundbreaking rule marks a critical step in protecting access to health care and coverage for LGBTQI+ people nationwide. The new rule restores and expands important protections to ensure everyone can receive the health insurance coverage and health care they need, free from discrimination. Critically, the rule demonstrates a strong commitment to ensuring access for all by securing specific protections for som ..read more

We invite you to listen to a fascinating conversation about: How research in human genetics can cause harm to underrepresented populations in health care. How the practice of utilizing genetic testing and research in patient care needs to maintain the patient’s identity and experience at the center of the therapeutic approach. The steps that health care professionals can take to ensure genetic research and its application in medical practice is responsive to the needs and wants of the impacted community. Click Here To Listen Dr. Baker sums it up: “Get excited about diversity. Diversity i ..read more

Washington, DC (March 25, 2024): Whitman-Walker, a leader in LGBTQ health, research, education and policy with special expertise in HIV care, announces the appointment of Heather Aaron as CEO of Whitman-Walker Health System. Whitman-Walker Health System advances the mission of Whitman-Walker through expanding the capacities of some of the organization’s most critical functions including research, policy and advocacy, thought-leadership, education, and fundraising, as well as supporting critical operational and real estate endeavors. In her new role as its CEO, Heather will oversee the Whitman ..read more

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES: December 11, 2023 CONTACT: Susana Castillo (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; susana.castillo@dc.gov Benjamin Fritsch (DMPED) – (202) 308-8640; benjamin.fritsch@dc.gov Mayor Bowser to Announce Approval of Additional U.S. Treasury Funding for Whitman-Walker Max Robinson Center at St. Elizabeths East Campus (WASHINGTON, DC) – On Monday, December 11 at 11:15 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will join officials from the U.S Department of the Treasury, DC Government, and Whitman-Walker to announce the approval of a $22.5 million investment from the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund ..read more

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English Español Hello! This is Whitman-Walker writing with exciting news! We will open the new Max Robinson Center on August 14th! The new center is located at 1201 Sycamore Drive SE on the St. Elizabeths East campus. The center is located less than two blocks from the Congress Heights Metro stop. The current Max Robinson Center, located on MLK Avenue SE, will close to patient care at the end of the day on August 10th. If you have an appointment scheduled on or after August 14th 2023, your appointment will take place at the new center in Congress Heights. At the new location, you will find ..read more

English Español Dear WWH Patients: We wanted to send along a little update about the progress on our new Max Robinson Center. The building is coming along very nicely. We can’t wait to share it with you. We’re still working on confirming an opening date based on the construction timeline and our certificate of occupancy from the DC Government, but we are working towards opening to patient care in mid to late August. In the meantime, the current Max Robinson location in Anacostia will remain open for all your care and wellness needs. We can also share that we have an official street address ..read more

Washington, DC (March 21, 2023) – Dr. Ryan Moran, Chief Executive Officer, Whitman-Walker Health System has been appointed by Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Laura Herrera Scott as Deputy Secretary of Health, Healthcare Finance and Medicaid Director. Moran will join the Maryland Department of Health senior leadership team in this role, effective April 12, 2023. Moran joined Whitman-Walker Health System in 2021. Whitman-Walker Health System advances the mission of Whitman-Walker through expanding the capacities of some of the organization’s most critical functions including research, policy an ..read more

Washington, DC (March 21, 2023) – Dr. Ryan Moran, Chief Executive Officer, Whitman-Walker Health System has been appointed by Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Laura Herrera Scott as Deputy Secretary of Health, Healthcare Finance and Medicaid Director. Moran will join the Maryland Department of Health senior leadership team in this role, effective April 12, 2023. Moran joined Whitman-Walker Health System in 2021. Whitman-Walker Health System advances the mission of Whitman-Walker through expanding the capacities of some of the organization’s most critical functions including research, policy an ..read more