Capital Caring Health history

The first hospice was founded in the U.K. after World War II, and in 1990, the World Health Organization recognized palliative care as a specialty dedicated to relieving suffering and improving quality of life for people with serious illnesses.

The project had begun in 1993 as a single room within a hospice care facility set aside for the needs of children either housed in hospice care or visiting family members there.

Doctor Irwin has been a hospice medical director with Capital Caring since 2004 and has also maintained a family medicine practice during that time.

David joined Capital Caring Health in 2005 and has 25-plus years of experience in the healthcare.

Lisa was introduced to Capital Caring in 2006 when she witnessed first-hand the quality care and what she calls “committed compassion” towards a family member.

Carrie joined Capital Caring Health, when it was known as Capital Hospice, in 2007 when the newly revised Medicare Conditions of Participation were released.

Carolyn has served as executive director for the Arlington region, including the Capital Caring Halquist Inpatient Center since 2009.

Doctor Silao-Solomon has been the hospice medical director in Capital Caring Health’s Loudoun community since 2010.

The IAH demonstration began in 2012 and Doctor De Jonge directed a successful IAH site at MedStar Health for seven years.

Then in 2016, they moved into Sherri’s home, the same year Neil was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

Vivian’s background prior to joining Capital Caring in January 2018, includes extensive engagement in recruitment and retention, employee relations, employee communications, talent management, compensation, benefits, occupational health and wellness, and organizational development.

In 2019, she accepted the job at Capital Caring, the largest non-profit provider of elder health, advanced illness, hospice, and at-home care services for the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. area.