Image
The DC Department of Health (DC Health) strongly recommends the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, a safe and effective way to prevent measles, a highly contagious disease. Learn more.
HSCSN Alerts
Important Alerts
Read the alert information below to stay informed about current events affecting your health care.
United Medical Center Closing in April
United Medical Center will permanently close all services on April 15th, including the Children’s National UMC Emergency Department. Download the notice for important details.
Previous Alerts
Apple Sauce Recall
Attention! Nationwide recall of certain apple sauce pouches due to possible contamination with lead. Download the informational letter.
Optum Financial/Optum Pay
Effective July 15th, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN) will implement Optum Financial/Optum Pay as the check payment vendor for provider electronic funds transfer (EFT).
The details to the provider letter can be found here.