Press Releases

Mary’s Center Welcomed Nancy Ban as New CEO 

June 2, 2025 – Mary’s Center leadership and Board of Directors welcomed Nancy Ban as the new Chief Executive Officer, who officially took on the position after April’s announcement of her selection. Read more.


Mary’s Center Announces Necessary Steps to Protect Essential Community Services Amid Changing Healthcare Landscape

October 1, 2024 – Mary’s Center, a leading healthcare and community services provider in the Washington, DC area, announced necessary measures to address financial challenges. Read more.


Mary’s Center Announces Departure of CEO, Dr. Tollie Elliott

September 4, 2024 – Mary’s Center announces that Tollie B. Elliott, Sr., MD, will step down as Chief Executive Officer as of September 4, 2024. Read more.


D.C. Community Clinic Objects Highlight Philanthropy in Smithsonian Exhibition

August 15, 2024 – The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will update its “Giving in America” exhibition Sept. 6 to include objects related to the history of Mary’s Center. Read more.


Argentine Delegation Visits Mary’s Center to Strengthen Public Policy Education and Health Access 

May 22, 2024 – Mary’s Center welcomed a delegation from Argentina, organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina (AmCham Argentina). Read more.


Mary’s Center Expands Access to Oral Health with Support from The Henry Schein Cares Global Product Donation Program

February 27, 2023 – Mary’s Center recently received a donation of healthcare supplies under a grant from the Henry Schein Cares Global Product Donation Program, to help carry out our mission of serving the older adult community in DC with affordable access to dental care. Read more.


Mary’s Center Continues to Provide Energy Assistance in Prince George’s County Through Pepco’s Continued Support 

May 30, 2023 – For the eleventh year in a row, Mary’s Center was awarded funding from PHI Community Foundation to continue our Energy Assistance Program for Prince George’s County residents in need of support with their gas or electric bills. Read more.


Mary’s Center Receives Funding from the Inter-American Development Bank to Provide Prenatal Care Visits for Uninsured Women in Prince George’s County 


May 5, 2023 – Today, Mary’s Center and the Howard University School of Dentistry commemorated the first anniversary of a joint oral health program for older adults in the District of Columbia. Read more.


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