LANDOVER, Md., October 11, 2023 – Today, Washington Commanders named VHC Health, a community-based health system providing medical services in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, the official health partner of girls on the team.

Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as a women’s health partner because of the health system’s ongoing commitment to improving women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care of the Washington, DC metro region.

As part of the program, VHC Health will provide breastfeeding and lactation pods at FedExField.

“We are proud to select VHC Health as our official women’s health partner,” said Jason Wright, President of the Washington Commanders. “Our organization has great respect for VHC Health and its commitment to prioritizing and improving women’s health with initiatives that provide a seamless delivery of care throughout their lives. women in the entire DMV.”

VHC Health will work with Commanders and the National Breast Cancer Foundation to package and distribute Hope Kits to women undergoing breast cancer treatment. VHC Health distributed 100 of the kits to women in the DMV.

“VHC Health has been caring for Commanders players, coaches, fans and their families for decades,” said Russell McWey, MD, Chairman, Board of Directors, VHC Health. “We are proud to serve the Commanders’ organization in this greater capacity.” Kelly Orzechowski, MD, FACOG, VHC Health, Chief, Women’s Health Services added, “Our health system is doubling down on our commitment to best-in-class women’s health services, which is reflected in the upcoming opening at our Women’s Health Center in November and This partnership. We look forward to working with Commanders to advance comprehensive, personalized women’s health care for our patients throughout the region.”