Specialty Service Centers
Howard University Hospital’s Specialty Service Centers provide the best in specialized care, including a full range of services in cancer care, heart care, weight loss and diabetes.
Our Center for Wellness and Weight Loss Surgery, for example, has been certified as a Center of Excellence by the American College of Surgeons and Howard was the only hospital in the District of Columbia given a Gold-plus rating for heart and stroke by U.S. News and World Report.
Our facilities are staffed with the finest physicians and clinicians who deliver care with concern for patients and families first.
Please visit the websites below to learn more about our centers.
CHECKUP, Your Guide to Better Health and Living, Is Here
The winter Howard University health newsletter, Checkup, is here with lots of news about the hospital, its programs and information for better health and living.
This edition features news about our Emergency Department's Fast Track program, an initiative designed to relieve emergency room waits for all patients.
The hospital also unveils its new, state-of-the-art Heart Center, a comprehensive diagnostic treatment facility where skilled nurses, highly trained clinicians and world-class physicians deliver the best in medical care in one convenient location.
Additionally, Dr. Terry L. Thompson, chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, explains carpal tunnel syndrome, hip replacement surgery and how to prevent back injuries and strain on muscles and joints.
Click here to read the latest edition of CHECKUP.