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WE DID IT AGAIN! Thanks to the dedication of every physician, employee, and volunteer, Howard County General Hospital has received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ – the second year in a row that we’ve been recognized as being among the top five percent of hospitals in the United States.
CANCER SERVICES: Howard County General Hospital offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer care in the convenience of your own community. The hospital's cancer program includes an array of diagnostic services and inpatient and outpatient treatment as well as the support of the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center.
WORK FOR US: Looking for a rewarding job in a well-respected community hospital? Begin the next step of your career with Howard County General Hospital. Both administrative and clinical positions are available. Please take a moment to look at our job listings. You may find the perfect fit.
PEDIATRIC CARE: The Children's Care Center at Howard County General Hospital provides individualized treatment for more than 20,000 children a year in the emergency, inpatient and observation care areas. Specially trained pediatric physicians and nurses work together to care and treat some of our youngest patients.
REHABILITATION SERVICES: Offering physical, speech and occupational therapies for adults and children, the goal of the Rehabilitation Services Department at HCGH is to enable patients to reach and maintain the maximum level of functional independence.
WAYS TO GIVE: Howard County General Hospital always welcomes the support of its neighbors, whether through volunteer efforts or monetary contributions. The Howard Hospital Foundation provides philanthropic support through the generosity of others, while more than 500 individuals contribute their time and energy through the Volunteer Services department.
HCGH Designated a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement HCGH has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
Aldrich Named VP of Medical Affairs Eric M. Aldrich, M.D., has been named Vice President of Medical Affairs at Howard County General Hospital.
HCGH Ranked in Top 5% in Nation A new study ranks HCGH's clinical quality among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for the second consecutive year, one of only 269 hospitals in the nation to received the distinction.
Dunn Earns Top Healthcare Management Credential John M. Dunn, administrative director of Imaging Services at HCGH, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.
Look Good, Feel BetterThis American Cancer Society program provides a free workshop by licensed cosmetologists.
Transitions...Adapting to MenopauseTopics include Recognize Your Body Changes presented by Phyllis Campbell, M.D.; The Benefits of Vitamin D presented by Jon Minfored, M.D., and Promoting Bladder Health by Jennifer Bepple, M.D.
Knee Arthritis and Current TreatmentsDr. James Kunec will discuss the development of arthritis and ways to slow its progression. Newest surgical and non-surgical treatment options will be discussed.
H1N1 Vaccine Community ClinicsThe Wellness Center will hold three community H1N1 clinics.
Advance Directives 2010A review of what advance directives are, who needs them, and how you get them.
