The D.C. State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) will hold an information gathering meeting on the notification that it has received from Providence Hospital regarding the proposed closure of the Hospital. The purpose of the meeting is to gather information from the Hospital and from stakeholders, interested/affected parties, and the general public regarding the proposed termination of services.

The meeting will convene on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 10 am, at 899 North Capitol Street, N.E., Sixth Floor, Conference Room 6002, Washington, DC, 20002.

Representatives of Providence Hospital will be given a period of up to one hour in which to make their presentation. Each public commentator, whether scheduled or unscheduled, will have up to five minutes to present his or her statement. The time limit will be enforced by the Chairperson. Written statements may also be submitted to the SHPDA at 899 North Capitol Street, N.E., 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20002 until the record closes at 4:45 pm on Monday, November 26, 2018.

Persons wishing to provide information or make a statement should contact the SHPDA by Thursday, November 15, 2018 by 4:45 pm at (202) 442-5875.