As the July 1 closure date approaches, Adventist HealthCare is reminding residents that its Germantown Emergency Center will officially end services at midnight on July 1, bringing nearly two decades of emergency care in upper Montgomery County to a close.
In a message shared this week, Adventist HealthCare acknowledged the emotions surrounding the closure and thanked the community for its support over the years. “We share in the sadness many are feeling as this chapter comes to a close,” Adventist HealthCare said. “For nearly 20 years, the Germantown Emergency Center has been a trusted place for care. We are grateful for the relationships we’ve built in Germantown and the appreciation that the community has shown to our center’s outstanding care team.”
Located at 19731 Germantown Road, just west of I-270 across from Germantown Town Center, the freestanding emergency department opened in 2006 as an extension of Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. The facility was designed to improve access to emergency medical services for residents in upper Montgomery County and at its peak served approximately 36,000 patients annually…