Medical

“Important Information for Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) Community Members”

By Prince Of Petworth

Photo by Lindsey Robinett

Thanks to L. for passing on the latest from George Washington’s MFA:

“Dear MFA Community Member,

Our primary mission at GW Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA) has always been to provide you with high-quality, compassionate medical care. As of July 31, 2026 Capital Medical Group (CMG) has been established as the new physician services group to provide continued patient care in practice offices, as well as at GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, and affiliated outpatient sites.

The majority of MFA physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff became employees of Capital Medical Group and will continue to provide care at the same MFA locations, including Foggy Bottom.

What this means for you: (more…)

Update on George Washington’s Medical Faculty Associates

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Lindsey Robinett

From the office of the DC Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will have until at least September 30, 2026, to review the proposed transfer of certain assets, physicians, and other health care personnel from The Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. (MFA), a nonprofit operationally controlled by The George Washington University (GW), to Foggy Bottom Physician Group (FBPG), a nonprofit controlled by for-profit Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). In an agreement filed with D.C. Superior Court, the MFA, GW, and UHS agreed to continue sharing information and documents to enable OAG to complete a careful review of the transaction. UHS also agreed to pay the District a fine of $610,000 for delays in the review process.

Under DC’s Healthcare Entity Conversion Act (HECA), a for-profit company cannot acquire control over a District nonprofit healthcare entity without OAG reviewing and approving the proposed transaction. (more…)

“Councilmember Henderson Issues Statement on the Closure of MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Postpartum Maternity Unit”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Robert Lintott

From the office of Councilmember Henderson:

“The following is a statement from Councilmember Henderson on the closure of MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Postpartum Maternity Unit:

“I am deeply concerned about MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s decision to close one of its two postpartum maternity units later this month, which will result in an overall reduction of available beds. Although hospital leadership has cited a lower patient census as the reasoning, Washington Hospital Center is still delivering more than a third of babies born in the District. The timing is especially unfortunate given that summer is a peak time for births. Furthermore, given its comprehensive antepartum care and its Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Washington Hospital Center is a vital lifeline for patients and providers managing high-risk pregnancies and preterm births across the region. I worry what a reduction in maternity beds will mean for women who need this level of critical care before and immediately after their child is born. Will they be prematurely discharged due to space constraints? Will they be forced to travel to hospitals further away? I fear that this decision will result in more patients being turned away or having no choice but to deliver in emergency rooms, which carries a higher risk of complications. (more…)

“Positive Cyclospora Test in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I unfortunately have finally received a positive Cyclospora test result after weeks of symptoms and have contacted the DC Health Dept to report it. I noticed that there haven’t been reports in DC proper, so I wanted to report here so the DC community knows and can stay safe! People with Cyclospora are not contagious as it doesn’t transmit between person to person. But, people should be careful when purchasing bagged lettuce and salad kits, berries, and fresh herbs as these are the leading contenders for where the outbreak is possible transmitted. Stay safe, and if your symptoms are persisting longer than a week or so insist on getting tested for cyclospora. (more…)

“Walgreens’ January Connecticut Ave location shutdown is causing ongoing problems”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I have urged the regional manager of certain Walgreens’ DC stores to automatically send notifications to pharmacy customers and Rx prescribers in response to all medication orders, indicating that they may be delayed. This will help ensure that patients and prescribers have the information they need from Walgreens to make decisions in the best interest of the patient’s healthcare.

Since I first became a customer in 1999, (more…)

CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Focused Location in Washington, D.C. – Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


3701 New Hampshire Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I don’t know if you’ve had occasion to visit this new “CVS.” But it’s literally just the pharmacy counter and that’s it. Obviously fine for its main purpose and Safeway is more or less across the street, but still kind of annoying they got rid of literally everything but the pharmacy.”

All the info about the new spot from a press release:

“CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) unveiled its first pharmacy-focused, apothecary-style CVS Pharmacy® location in Washington, DC. The new pharmacy, located at 3701 New Hampshire Avenue NW, will help bridge gaps in pharmacy care and make it easier for community members to access medications, immunizations and other health care services provided by pharmacists.

Pharmacy-focused locations, like the New Hampshire Avenue NW pharmacy, will open in select communities across the country, (more…)

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