The Hope Center is a part of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). NIAMS is an institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that is dedicated to clinical and translational research related to arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin disease.
Based at the Edgewood Commons in Northeast Washington, DC the Hope Center focuses on the study of rheumatological diseases in underserved populations from the local community.
The Hope Center is a clinical research site where NIAMS researchers:
- provide rheumatology specialty care.
- gather health information to answer research questions about rheumatic disease in underserved communities.
- provide scientifically based health information on rheumatic, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases that affect the community.
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Staff
Prepare for Your Visit
As you prepare to visit the clinic, there are a few things you’ll need to have ready. Here’s a quick list to help you stay organized.
- Valid, government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport) for those 16 years and older.
- List of current medications (name, dosage amounts and frequency).
- Name(s), address(es) and phone number(s) for referring medical professionals to receive information about your visit.
DO NOT bring valuables, alcohol, marijuana/cannabis, or weapons of any kind.
- Download the Patient Handbook (1Mb PDF).
- FollowMyHealth NIH patient portal.
- View this short video on how to get to the NIH.
- Metro information is available at the WMATA website. We are located near the Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood stop on the redline.
- Parking details and schedule of free shuttles on campus and from airports and hotels in the region.
Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your first appointment to allow sufficient time to park your car and complete patient registration.
NIH is a tobacco-free campus.
Smoking is permitted directly outside the building; exceptions for patient tobacco use may be discussed with your NIH care provider.
Questions
Where is the Hope Center located?
The Hope Center is located at 635 Edgewood Street, NW, Washington, DC. Instructions for entry into the NIH are below.
Driving
Free parking is available for patients. To obtain a parking pass, please either print it in advance or request one from our office staff upon arrival. Access to the main entrance and the larger parking lot is available via the entrance on 4th Street.
Metro Subway
Take the Red Line to “Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood” station.
What happens during your visit to the Hope Center?
We offer standard clinical care for rheumatic condition(s) as part of our research study. You will not receive any experimental drugs or treatments. If you are eligible, you may receive:
• Evaluation of your rheumatic condition(s).
• Blood tests.
• Radiology testing.
• Disease monitoring and treatment.
Most patients have blood testing done every 2 to 3 months depending on their condition. This is important to make sure that it is safe to continue taking your prescribed medications.
What if you prefer using a language other than English?
You have the right to receive the services of a medical interpreter in the language of your choice. Staff members of the Hope Center are fluent in English. However there is an interpreter phone line that will be used should a patient request any other language for their healthcare needs.
How can you view your test results?
You will need to register for an account on the NIH FollowMyHealth Portal. You’ll need an invitation from the Clinical Center to get your account set up. The invitation will be sent to the email address you gave when you registered.
Where can you find more information about your condition?
NIAMS has health information on many rheumatic conditions. There are also condition-specific foundations which offer detailed information and opportunities to connect with other people with the same condition: