Established in 1854, MedStar Health is a nonprofit, community-based health care organization that operates a network of more than five hospitals. It maintains a staff of over 25,000 employees and has annual revenue of nearly $3 billion. The organization s area of expertise includes cardiology, cardiac surgery, oncology, neurosciences, orthopedic, and women's, emergency and trauma services. MedStar Health also provides primary, urgent and subacute care, as well as medical education and research services. In addition, it offers medical services in assisted living, home health and long-term care. The organizations rehabilitative services include gait training, wound care, equipment training, and swallowing assessments and recommendations. MedStar Health serves the Baltimore and Washington regions.