Dawn M. Gretz

Part of MedStar Health, Inc., MedStar Harbor Hospital is a private nonprofit acute care teaching hospital that operates approximately 133 licensed beds and serves Baltimore city and surrounding counties with a broad range of medical services including internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, diabetes care, behavioral health, orthopedics, cardiology, and urology. The company is based in Baltimore, MD. The hospital offers patient resources such as a patient portal for appointment scheduling, test result review, provider communication, prescription renewals, and access to health records. It provides billing and insurance assistance, financial aid policies, and ensures transparency with good faith estimates and protections against surprise medical billing. Accessibility is supported through language interpreters, sign language services, and accommodations for disabilities. Nursing is a focus, with nearly 300 registered nurses delivering care across diverse clinical settings, and professional development is promoted through continuing education, scholarships, and career advancement programs. The hospital hosts programs such as the simulation training and education lab, a mobile health center serving underserved communities, and the food rx program addressing food insecurity among diabetic patients. MedStar Harbor Hospital benefits from MedStar Health’s integrated specialty care, community health initiatives, research, education, and partnerships with academic institutions.