Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

09/28/2025

We are thrilled to announce that we have met the $600,000 Kahlert Foundation Match — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible generosity of The Kahlert Foundation, our Hospital and Foundation Boards, and YOU, our amazing Howard County community.

We’re moving full steam ahead with the development of our 29-bed observation unit. We’ve only just launched our fundraising efforts, and we look forward to continuing this journey with the Howard County Community.

🔗 Support our continued progress: https://bit.ly/HCMC_Observation

09/26/2025

🎉 Our 5th Annual Employee Excellence Awards brought together our amazing staff to celebrate those who embody our core values and honor milestone work anniversaries ranging from 10 to 35 years of service with us.

👏 Thank you to our incredible team for your commitment, passion and hard work!

09/26/2025

Kimberly and Erin Pryce and their sisters come to terms with their father’s Huntington’s disease and their own futures. Jee Bang, clinical director of the Johns Hopkins Huntingdon’s Disease Center of Excellence, describes the Pryce sisters as fearless and fierce in their HD advocacy. The admiration is mutual. “We love Dr. Bang,” Erin says. “She’s met our families, and she makes us feel comfortable. You’re never just a name on a folder with her.”

Kimberly and Erin Pryce and their sisters come to terms with their father’s Huntington’s disease and their own futures.

09/26/2025

Don't want to be a stroke statistic? Learn three easy ways to lower your risk.

Of the 795,000 Americans who will have a first stroke this year, 23 percent will suffer a second stroke. These three tips will help you stay healthier if you’ve experienced a stroke -- or if you'd like to reduce your risk of illness.

09/26/2025

👉 As APP Week comes to a close, our last provider highlight is Tiffany Hall, a psychiatric nurse practitioner in our Behavioral Health Unit (BHU).

Thank you to all of our amazing APPs! You're the reason we set the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care. ✨

09/25/2025

Nearly 700 members of the Johns Hopkins community flocked to Camden Yards for Hopkins Night, cheering on the O’s to an extra-innings win over the Pirates, 3–2. Fans sported a limited-edition Johns Hopkins Orioles hat and cheered while special guest Nijah, a Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center patient and high school senior, threw out the first pitch.

09/25/2025

👉 Tingting Niu is a physician assistant and the lead APP in our ICU. Learn more about her as we honor our APPs during National Advanced Practice Provider Week!

09/25/2025

Prostate cancer is usually silent and only picked up during a physical exam or a blood test called a PSA test. Normally, with early testing, prostate cancer can be detected years before causing harm and can give a window to definitively stopping progression and problems that would be faced later in life. Cal Ripken Jr., now fully recovered of prostate cancer with the help of the Brady Urological Institute at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, shares the importance of not delaying testing.

09/25/2025

🐾 Abe the 'Dogtor' made his rounds, delivering treats and smiles to our Advanced Practice Providers and staff!

09/24/2025

👉 Up next in our National Advanced Practice Provider Week celebrations is Alyssa Kjerulf, a physician assistant specializing in urology. Learn more about her!

09/24/2025

"Bacterial sinusitis is suspected when the symptoms continue for at least 10 days or if the symptoms worsen with or without initial improvement," said Dr. Stewart.

Sinus infection symptoms can include a stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, facial pressure, and tooth pain. They last anywhere from days to weeks.

09/24/2025

Did you know that dry eyes and menopause can be related? Here's some good news: there are several options available to help with dry eyes due to menopause. Discover over the counter and prescription options to treat itchy dry eyes.

Perimenopause, Menopause and Dry Eyes Eye Care Correcting and Improving Vision Featured Expert Lauren Gormley, OD 4.9/out of5 401 reviews Did you know that dry eyes and the hormones associated with your menstrual cycle are related? In fact, over half of women will get symptoms associated with dry ey...

09/23/2025

👉 Continuing our celebration of National Advanced Practice Provider Week, today we’re highlighting Jessica Williams, a cardiology nurse practitioner.

09/23/2025

Understanding Prolapse: Treatment Options Webinar Pelvic organ prolapse can affect comfort and quality of life, but there are effective ways to manage it. Join Dr. Shannon VanderPas Lamb on Sept. 26, 12–1 PM ET for a free webinar on what prolapse is, why it happens, and both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. A live Q&A will follow.

📅 Sept. 26, 12–1 PM ET
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3Vualqj

Pelvic organ prolapse can affect comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Join Dr. Shannon Lamb for a patient-focused conversation on available treatment options.

09/23/2025

New research indicates that gene therapy treatments delivered via amniotic fluid injection could improve treatment outcomes of spinal muscular atrophy, with implications for other neurologic diseases with onset before or at birth. “There is significant interest in determining how we might utilize emerging genetic therapies in utero because there are many very severe diseases that start very, very early,” says Charlotte Sumner, professor of neurology, neuroscience and genetic medicine and co-author of a recent paper on the topic.

New research indicates that gene therapy treatments delivered via amniotic fluid injection could improve treatment outcomes of SMA.

09/23/2025

Gynecologic oncologist and surgeon, Dr. Rebecca Stone, explains gynecologic cancer risks, the best forms of prevention for you and your loved ones, and possible signs and symptoms.

Learn about gynecologic cancer risks, symptoms, and the best forms of prevention for you and your loved ones.

09/23/2025

When your liver is compromised, your whole body suffers. That’s because this remarkable organ clears toxins, breaks down fat and regulates hormone levels (among other critical responsibilities). From pesticides to supplements, learn what puts you at risk for developing liver disease.

Dr. Saleh Alqahtani, director of clinical liver research for Johns Hopkins
Medicine, notes that you shouldn’t wait for symptoms to appear to begin
paying attention to the possibility of liver disease.

09/22/2025

🎉 Happy National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week! Meet Melissa Fleming, a certified nurse-midwife here at HCMC.

09/22/2025

Dr. Michael Blaha shares the important numbers to know when it comes to your heart health.

A Johns Hopkins heart disease expert shares what your body and lifestyle
are trying to tell you through health numbers.

09/22/2025

✨ It's National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week!

Thank you to all of our amazing APPs for their dedication to improving the health of our community. Stay tuned as we highlight our phenomenal providers all week!

09/21/2025

The single best thing you can do to prevent colon cancer is to get screened. Read about what you should know about the colon cancer screening options available today.

Colon Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know Cancer Colon Cancer Colore**al cancer refers to cancers in the colon and the re**um, and is currently the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. However, if caught early, many colon and re**al cancers can be treated successfully. The....

09/20/2025

We proudly celebrated our hardworking environmental services staff (EVS) during EVS Week. They play a vital role in keeping our hospital safe, clean and welcoming.

"These unsung health care heroes are crucial, not just for patient safety, but also for boosting patient satisfaction by being a friendly face patients see and talk to during their stay," said Faith Ralston, director of environmental services.

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09/19/2025

💙 As National Neonatal Nurses Week comes to a close, we celebrate and thank our incredible NICU nurses for the care, comfort and expertise you provide every day. Your dedication makes a difference for our tiniest patients and their families.

09/18/2025

👉 Continuing our celebration of National Neonatal Nurses Week, our fabulous NICU team was treated to Starbucks thanks to a generous gift.