
Adventist HealthCare will hold a community information meeting regarding its announcement of the permanent closure of the Germantown Emergency Center, at 19731 Germantown Road, Germantown, Maryland, effective July 1, 2026.
What to Expect
Representatives of Adventist HealthCare at the meeting will include:
Dan Cochran, President of Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Todd Cohen, Vice President, Facilities and Real Estate
Safy John, MD, board member
Topics of Discussion
Topics of discussion will include reasons for the closure, its timeline and our plans for:
- Transitioning acute care services to residents in the service area
- Addressing the health care needs of residents in the service area
- The location's team members
- Physical plant and site decommissioning