![George Washington University to Conduct Clinical Trial for COVID-19 Experimental Vaccine](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/GW_COVID-19_Clinical_Trial_0.jpg?itok=e3V8Ft2-)
July 27, 2020
GW has been selected as one of approximately 90 sites in the U.S. to participate in clinical trials of experimental vaccines.
![Female doctor putting on mask and scrub cap in operating room](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/GW_Star_Nurse_Award.jpg?itok=2UXCrBkm)
July 15, 2020
Nine nurses from The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) have been selected as finalists for the 2020 Star Nurse Award by The Washington Post in partnership with the American Nurses Association (ANA).
![Female patient](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/GettyImages-598261388_CMYK.jpg?itok=pQ3UK0A5)
June 18, 2020
The George Washing University Hospital is one of only 65 hospitals (1%) in the U.S. to hold this designation.
![GW Hospital](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/exterior_shot.jpg?itok=hhnc_hwF)
May 01, 2020
This joint effort aims to bring medical education, research and technology to some of the city’s most medically underserved wards.
![The GW Medical Enterprise Begins Drive-Through Testing for COVID-19](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/GW_Covid_19_Drive_Through_Testing.jpg?itok=eFTbg_Px)
April 03, 2020
Testing will begin on Monday, April 6, 2020, and will only be conducted by appointment, after a physician has spoken with the patient and has deemed a test is appropriate.
![Group of older men and women smiling at dinner](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/GW_Blue_Distinction_Center_Knee_Hip_Replacement.jpg?itok=IbgWEvV8)
March 03, 2020
Hospital recognized for delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes.
![GW Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/GW_Comprehensive_Stroke_Center.jpg?itok=gTG1HWxV)
January 22, 2020
GW Hospital is one of only approximately four percent of hospitals in the country to hold this distinction. Recognizes the hospital for having advanced infrastructure, staff and training to receive and treat patients with the most complex strokes.
![The George Washington University Hospital Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/GW%20Hospital%20exterior_shot_0.jpg?itok=byK8UDCz)
January 13, 2020
Scott Croonquist, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working in academic medical centers and is honored to join GW Hospital as the new Chief Nursing Officer.
![The George Washington University Hospital Re-Verified As Level I Trauma Center, Highest Possible](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/emergencymedicine_610%20%281%29.jpg?itok=QLPoCta0)
December 18, 2019
This achievement, which is the highest possible in adult trauma care, recognizes GW Hospital’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients.
![Children’s National Hospital and GW Hospital Expand Partnership to Benefit More NICU Infants](https://www.gwhospital.com/sites/gwhospital.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/NICU_infants.jpg?itok=3LNLo9L4)
November 21, 2019
Beginning March 1, 2020, Children’s National Hospital neonatologists will staff the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the Well-Baby Service at GW Hospital, further integrating the nation’s premier neonatology team from Children’s National with GW Hospital to provide high quality care to infants and families.