Ward 7

Martha’s Table will hold several free food markets in Wards 7 and 8 to help fill the gap as schools close for the summer. News4’s Jessica Albert explains how the program works.

It’s a brand new state of the art hospital east of the Anacostia — in the right place at the right time. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is the first new hospital in the District in more than 20 years and the only trauma center east of the Anacostia River. Two months after opening its doors, Anthony Coleman, the CEO…

News4’s Walter Morris took a tour of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center with its CEO two months after its opening to hear about its impacts in the community and lessons learned.

Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder hosted a town hall where community members were able go ask questions and learn more about the multibillion-dollar proposal to bring the Commanders back to D.C. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

This is the first-of-its-kind wellness center in Ward 7, providing healthcare services including care coordination and health education. 
MedStar Family Choice DC serves about 63,000 Medicaid-eligible residents. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

Felder took 23.5% of the total vote by Friday afternoon — almost 400 votes more than runner-up Ebony Payne, according to the D.C. Board of Elections count.