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Birth Services

Welcome your baby with trusted midwives that know you. We are committed to providing you with an outstanding birthing experience!

Find Your Hope.

Our certified nurse midwives are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to accommodate your baby’s arrival schedule.

Here’s What You Can Expect:

Our certified nurse midwives support births at our Family Health and Birth Center—a free-standing birth center with a home-like setting to create a calm, comforting birth experience – or at Washington Hospital Center. We offer a variety of services for you throughout your pregnancy, including prenatal care groups, as well as postpartum and pediatric care once your baby is born. 

Meet Our Midwife Staff

Tasha Crowder

PT Certified Midwife | Family Health and Birth Center

Genevieve (Genna) Giffin

Genevieve (Genna) Giffin, CNM | WHNP, Midwife | Family Health and Birth Centers

Jasmine Cooke

Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM | Family Health and Birth Center

Taylor C. Carver

Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM | Family Health and Birth Center

Katie DePalma 

Postpartum Program Manager | DNP, CNM, WHNP, FACNM | Family Health and Birth Center

Bayyinah Muhammad

Lead Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM, MSN, IBCLC, WHNP-BC | Family Health and Birth Center

Sola Stamm

Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM, MSN | Family Health and Birth Center

ReShata Mills

Associate Director for Midwifery | Certified Nurse Midwife | FNP, CNM | Family Health and Birth Center

Christina Marea

Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM, MSN | Family Health and Birth Center

Ebony Marcelle

Director of Midwifery | CNM,DNP, FACNM, MS | Family Health and Birth Center

Frequently Asked

General Medical Questions

Community of Hope has taken many steps to ensure the health and safety of our patients, clients, staff, and community. Read more here.

No. You must first come in for your new patient appointment to meet the provider and then we can schedule a physical.

You may make refill requests using the patient portal at any time. You can also reach our prescription refill line by calling the main number and following the prompts. Please leave a message with the following information: Your name, birth date, phone number, medication needed, pharmacy name and phone number. For diabetic supplies, include the type of glucometer you currently use.

Let the receptionist know that you wish to sign up for the Patient Portal and we will send instruction to your email account. Once you have set up a username and login, you can also use an easy app to access the Portal from your smart phone or the internet. Search for the Healow app. You can also access the Patient Portal from our website. 

The portal will help you recover a lost password or login. You can also contact a receptionist for help.

We are committed to providing quality information and services to Limited-English Proficient individuals. We understand that accurate communication is essential to providing meaningful and competent care. All language services will be provided free of charge.

La clínica Community of Hope Health Services está dedicada a ofrecer información y servicios de alta calidad a las personas que no tengan dominio del inglés. Comprendemos que la comunicación precisa es esencial para proveer un cuidado médico competente y eficaz. Todos los servicios lingüísticos se ofrecerán sin costo alguno.

We often have live interpreters for Spanish and Amharic. In addition, we are able to accommodate any language via the Language Line services.

Most insurance plans require a referral for specialty care. Referrals must be requested and approved by your Community of Hope provider. If you come in for a visit, we will have the referral ready for you before you leave. If you send a message via the patient portal to your provider, let your provider know if you prefer to pick it up or have it mailed. Make sure to give your provider your correct telephone number and address. Once your referral is complete, you will be notified. Referrals may take approximately one week to process and complete.

To request medical records, please ask a receptionist for a Release of Information form or request one through Patient Portal. Once you complete and sign the form, our medical records specialist will process your request within 30 days. If you are calling from another provider’s office, please fax the request to 202.232.8494.

To request medical records, please ask a receptionist for a Release of Information form or request one through Patient Portal. Once you complete and sign the form, our medical records specialist will process your request within 30 days. If you are calling from another provider’s office, please fax the request to 202.232.8494.

Community of Hope wants to ensure that every young adult has access to accurate information about their sexual health. Same day and confidential appointments are available for adolescents and young adults ages 12-24. Services include: general medical care, pregnancy testing, counseling, STD and HIV testing, HPV vaccine, and birth control. Our counselors will help you make a decision that is right for you. IUD’s and implants are available for teens aged 12-19 years old free of charge.

Please read our Notice of Privacy Practices here.

Each of our health centers is a community health center, also called a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). That means that we are a part of a national network of community health centers funded in part by the federal government to make sure that high quality health care is available to everyone. We also receive our malpractice insurance from the federal government through the Federal Torts Claims Act. Community of Hope is fully deemed in this program. More information on FQHCs is available here. 

Upcoming Events
Stories of Hope.

Learn more about stories of healing, hope and transformation from our Community of Hope voices, clients and partners

"

Three years ago, Community of Hope opened our first in-house pharmacy — making it easier for patients to get the medications they need without additional barriers. Since then, the pharmacy has become a trusted part of care, offering convenience, savings, and a team that treats every patient with individualized support. 

"

This month Community of Hope recognized our 45 year anniversary! Forty-five years ago, on September 12, 1980, Community of Hope was signed into existence. What began with a single housing site and a small health clinic at 1417 Belmont Street in Columbia Heights has grown into a support system for thousands of families across Washington, DC. 

"

For years, Ms. Gwen prayed for something many of us might take for granted — a full smile. While she had a partial smile with her top teeth, she couldn’t complete it with bottom teeth because dentures were far too expensive.

"

For Charles, a proud Ward 8 native, living with high blood pressure once felt overwhelming. “My blood pressure was through the roof,” he recalls. “I was eating okay but not like I should. I wasn’t managing things the way I needed to.

"

For 18-year-old Tabatha Gore, this August marks a moment she’s worked toward for years: she’s starting her first semester at North Carolina A&T State University. She’s a first-generation college student with  a scholarship from the Pearl and Ivy Foundation (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, DC Chapter). But behind her accomplishment is a powerful story of caring for her mom, her personal determination, and the support of Community of Hope. 

"

When you meet Jalisa Settles, her warmth and determination shine through instantly. She speaks with the strength of someone who has overcome challenges and is now building a healthier future for her family with the help of Community of Hope’s WIC program. 

"

For over 13 years, Darene has called the Bellevue community ”home.” Just a short walk away she found a place that would become her emotional anchor: the Bellevue Family Success Center at Community of Hope. Here she found a support system that carried her through some of life’s toughest chapters. 

"

Before anything else, April will tell you this about her home: “It’s my safe space."    Today, she and her 14-year-old son have a peaceful home of their own — a quiet place to rest, recharge, and prepare for what’s next. For her son, it’s a solid place to grow and get ready for high school. For April, it’s the foundation that allowed her to grow and focus on new goals. 

"

At 67 years old, Tonie Sanders is enjoying the rhythm of retirement and again learning what it means to lead with a smile. Tonie has proudly lived in the District all his life — just a block and a half from Community of Hope, where he has received health care for the past five years. 

"

When Tarkeina thinks back to her early days of motherhood, one word comes to mind: disconnected. Before she ever set foot in Community of Hope, she was navigating the complex world of health care and breastfeeding with uncertainty and without the guidance she wanted. "I felt disconnected.” As a new mother and a Black woman, she didn’t feel fully supported in her health or her breastfeeding journey. That sense of isolation shifted when her mother, Tarkeina Thorne a patient at Community of Hope, introduced her to the care and community she had been missing.
How you can give hope.

For more than 50 years, Community of Hope has provided medical and humanitarian aid to families in Washington, D.C.

You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online. You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online. You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online.

We need your support to continue this lifesaving work
Hear from our Medical staff
Raise Hope With Hope
Birth Services
Birth Services

Welcome your baby with trusted midwives that know you. We are committed to providing you with an outstanding birthing experience!

Find Your Hope.

Our certified nurse midwives are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to accommodate your baby’s arrival schedule.

Here’s What You Can Expect:

Our certified nurse midwives support births at our Family Health and Birth Center—a free-standing birth center with a home-like setting to create a calm, comforting birth experience – or at Washington Hospital Center. We offer a variety of services for you throughout your pregnancy, including prenatal care groups, as well as postpartum and pediatric care once your baby is born. 

Meet Our Midwife Staff

Tasha Crowder

PT Certified Midwife | Family Health and Birth Center

Genevieve (Genna) Giffin

Genevieve (Genna) Giffin, CNM | WHNP, Midwife | Family Health and Birth Centers

Jasmine Cooke

Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM | Family Health and Birth Center

Taylor C. Carver

Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM | Family Health and Birth Center

Katie DePalma 

Postpartum Program Manager | DNP, CNM, WHNP, FACNM | Family Health and Birth Center

Bayyinah Muhammad

Lead Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM, MSN, IBCLC, WHNP-BC | Family Health and Birth Center

Sola Stamm

Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM, MSN | Family Health and Birth Center

ReShata Mills

Associate Director for Midwifery | Certified Nurse Midwife | FNP, CNM | Family Health and Birth Center

Christina Marea

Certified Nurse Midwife | CNM, MSN | Family Health and Birth Center

Ebony Marcelle

Director of Midwifery | CNM,DNP, FACNM, MS | Family Health and Birth Center

Frequently Asked

General Medical Questions

Community of Hope has taken many steps to ensure the health and safety of our patients, clients, staff, and community. Read more here.

No. You must first come in for your new patient appointment to meet the provider and then we can schedule a physical.

You may make refill requests using the patient portal at any time. You can also reach our prescription refill line by calling the main number and following the prompts. Please leave a message with the following information: Your name, birth date, phone number, medication needed, pharmacy name and phone number. For diabetic supplies, include the type of glucometer you currently use.

Let the receptionist know that you wish to sign up for the Patient Portal and we will send instruction to your email account. Once you have set up a username and login, you can also use an easy app to access the Portal from your smart phone or the internet. Search for the Healow app. You can also access the Patient Portal from our website. 

The portal will help you recover a lost password or login. You can also contact a receptionist for help.

We are committed to providing quality information and services to Limited-English Proficient individuals. We understand that accurate communication is essential to providing meaningful and competent care. All language services will be provided free of charge.

La clínica Community of Hope Health Services está dedicada a ofrecer información y servicios de alta calidad a las personas que no tengan dominio del inglés. Comprendemos que la comunicación precisa es esencial para proveer un cuidado médico competente y eficaz. Todos los servicios lingüísticos se ofrecerán sin costo alguno.

We often have live interpreters for Spanish and Amharic. In addition, we are able to accommodate any language via the Language Line services.

Most insurance plans require a referral for specialty care. Referrals must be requested and approved by your Community of Hope provider. If you come in for a visit, we will have the referral ready for you before you leave. If you send a message via the patient portal to your provider, let your provider know if you prefer to pick it up or have it mailed. Make sure to give your provider your correct telephone number and address. Once your referral is complete, you will be notified. Referrals may take approximately one week to process and complete.

To request medical records, please ask a receptionist for a Release of Information form or request one through Patient Portal. Once you complete and sign the form, our medical records specialist will process your request within 30 days. If you are calling from another provider’s office, please fax the request to 202.232.8494.

To request medical records, please ask a receptionist for a Release of Information form or request one through Patient Portal. Once you complete and sign the form, our medical records specialist will process your request within 30 days. If you are calling from another provider’s office, please fax the request to 202.232.8494.

Community of Hope wants to ensure that every young adult has access to accurate information about their sexual health. Same day and confidential appointments are available for adolescents and young adults ages 12-24. Services include: general medical care, pregnancy testing, counseling, STD and HIV testing, HPV vaccine, and birth control. Our counselors will help you make a decision that is right for you. IUD’s and implants are available for teens aged 12-19 years old free of charge.

Please read our Notice of Privacy Practices here.

Each of our health centers is a community health center, also called a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). That means that we are a part of a national network of community health centers funded in part by the federal government to make sure that high quality health care is available to everyone. We also receive our malpractice insurance from the federal government through the Federal Torts Claims Act. Community of Hope is fully deemed in this program. More information on FQHCs is available here. 

Upcoming Events
Stories of Hope.

Learn more about stories of healing, hope and transformation from our Community of Hope voices, clients and partners

"

Three years ago, Community of Hope opened our first in-house pharmacy — making it easier for patients to get the medications they need without additional barriers. Since then, the pharmacy has become a trusted part of care, offering convenience, savings, and a team that treats every patient with individualized support. 

"

This month Community of Hope recognized our 45 year anniversary! Forty-five years ago, on September 12, 1980, Community of Hope was signed into existence. What began with a single housing site and a small health clinic at 1417 Belmont Street in Columbia Heights has grown into a support system for thousands of families across Washington, DC. 

"

For years, Ms. Gwen prayed for something many of us might take for granted — a full smile. While she had a partial smile with her top teeth, she couldn’t complete it with bottom teeth because dentures were far too expensive.

"

For Charles, a proud Ward 8 native, living with high blood pressure once felt overwhelming. “My blood pressure was through the roof,” he recalls. “I was eating okay but not like I should. I wasn’t managing things the way I needed to.

"

For 18-year-old Tabatha Gore, this August marks a moment she’s worked toward for years: she’s starting her first semester at North Carolina A&T State University. She’s a first-generation college student with  a scholarship from the Pearl and Ivy Foundation (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, DC Chapter). But behind her accomplishment is a powerful story of caring for her mom, her personal determination, and the support of Community of Hope. 

"

When you meet Jalisa Settles, her warmth and determination shine through instantly. She speaks with the strength of someone who has overcome challenges and is now building a healthier future for her family with the help of Community of Hope’s WIC program. 

"

For over 13 years, Darene has called the Bellevue community ”home.” Just a short walk away she found a place that would become her emotional anchor: the Bellevue Family Success Center at Community of Hope. Here she found a support system that carried her through some of life’s toughest chapters. 

"

Before anything else, April will tell you this about her home: “It’s my safe space."    Today, she and her 14-year-old son have a peaceful home of their own — a quiet place to rest, recharge, and prepare for what’s next. For her son, it’s a solid place to grow and get ready for high school. For April, it’s the foundation that allowed her to grow and focus on new goals. 

"

At 67 years old, Tonie Sanders is enjoying the rhythm of retirement and again learning what it means to lead with a smile. Tonie has proudly lived in the District all his life — just a block and a half from Community of Hope, where he has received health care for the past five years. 

"

When Tarkeina thinks back to her early days of motherhood, one word comes to mind: disconnected. Before she ever set foot in Community of Hope, she was navigating the complex world of health care and breastfeeding with uncertainty and without the guidance she wanted. "I felt disconnected.” As a new mother and a Black woman, she didn’t feel fully supported in her health or her breastfeeding journey. That sense of isolation shifted when her mother, Tarkeina Thorne a patient at Community of Hope, introduced her to the care and community she had been missing.
How you can give hope.

For more than 50 years, Community of Hope has provided medical and humanitarian aid to families in Washington, D.C.

You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online. You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online. You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online.

We need your support to continue this lifesaving work
Hear from our Medical staff
Raise Hope With Hope