Luminis Health Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Women’s Health Pavilion and Campus Modernization at Doctors Community Medical Center

Lanham, Md. — Luminis Health marked a major milestone in expanding access to comprehensive care with the official groundbreaking of the new Women’s Health Pavilion at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC). The ceremony, held this morning, brought together health system leaders, local and state officials, clinicians, and community stakeholders to celebrate the future of women’s healthcare in Prince George’s County.

The 67,000-square-foot pavilion will serve as a centralized hub for a full spectrum of services designed to meet the unique healthcare needs of women and families. The facility will include inpatient obstetric care, such as labor, delivery, and postpartum services, along with expanded specialty care offerings to support patients before, during, and after pregnancy.

“This groundbreaking represents our commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve,” said Tori Bayless, CEO of Luminis Health. “The Women’s Health Pavilion is more than a building, it is a promise to deliver compassionate, high-quality, and equitable care for women and families across our region. We are proud to invest in a future where every woman has access to the care she deserves, close to home.”

The three-story, state-of-the-art facility will include:

• Private labor and delivery rooms
• Dedicated C‑section operating rooms
• Midwife supported birthing suites
• Postpartum and nursery units
• Level II Special Care Nursery
• Future shell space for expanding women’s services
• Rooftop helipad with direct access to the Emergency Department

Prince George’s County is home to nearly one million residents, yet 8 in 10 women leave the county to deliver their babies due to limited access to obstetrical care. Black women in the region also face disproportionately high maternal mortality rates, approximately 50% higher than the national average.

“Delivery is just one part of a much larger journey,” said Deneen Richmond, president of Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. “The Women’s Health Pavilion reflects our commitment to a coordinated approach to maternal care, supporting women before pregnancy, guiding them through high-quality prenatal care, and ensuring that support continues during the critical postpartum period.”

Construction is underway, with expanded women’s health services scheduled to launch in late 2028. Once fully operational, LHDCMC expects to deliver approximately 2,000 babies each year.

The project also features major upgrades to core clinical and support areas of the hospital, including:

• Modernized operating rooms, interventional radiology, and sterile processing
• Redesigned Emergency Department
• Expanded laboratory and food & nutrition spaces
• Major utility and infrastructure improvements

In addition to enhancing care, the Maternal Health and Campus Modernization Initiative is expected to bring meaningful economic benefits to Prince George’s County by creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and driving economic activity throughout the construction process.

The groundbreaking ceremony concluded with a ceremonial turning of the soil, marking the official start of construction on a project that will shape the future of healthcare in the region.

For more information about Luminis Health and the Women’s Health Pavilion project, visit our website.