Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

08/03/2025

Anyone can have a stroke at any age. But your chance of having a stroke increases if you have certain risk factors. Some risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others can’t.

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. The disruption is caused when either a blood clot or piece of plaque blocks one of the vital blood vessels in the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

08/02/2025

Diabetes doesn’t just affect your blood sugar. It can affect your overall health as well. Learn about healthy lifestyle choices you can make to keep you active and feeling great.

Want to boost your overall health with diabetes? A Johns Hopkins expert offers healthy strategies to help you control your blood sugar, protect your heart, and more.

08/02/2025

When gardening, swimming, camping and enjoying outdoor sports and activities are part of your summertime plans, protecting your skin is essential. Here’s how to make sure insect bites, rashes, sunburn and other summer skin conditions don’t spoil the fun.

Sunburn, bug bites and stings, rashes, and other skin conditions are more common in the summer.

08/01/2025

Ruptured ovarian cysts are usually harmless, but sometimes they require treatment. Find out what symptoms are cause for concern.

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside an o***y. Sometimes the cyst can break open (rupture).

08/01/2025

Actinic keratoses are a very common skin lesion associated with ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin. But some actinic keratoses can turn into squamous cell skin cancer. Here’s what you need to know.

Detailed information on actinic keratosis, including causes and treatment.

07/31/2025

You may think you’re too young for issues like high blood pressure or colorectal cancer, but they could affect you sooner than you think. In fact, these conditions are becoming more common in younger women. Find out about simple lifestyle changes you can make to protect yourself.

Health problems associated with older age are affecting younger women. Learn what you can do to prevent these five diseases from occurring now and in the future.

07/31/2025

Are you a new mom? Join our New Moms Group to connect with other new mothers of babies up to 5 months old for support and community. Meetings include discussion of parenting topics and guest speakers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fh7SIN

07/31/2025

Watch Dr. Emily Boss discusses hand, foot, and mouth disease, a common viral illness here:

Dr. Emily Boss, Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, joins to discuss the common viral illness, hand, foot, and mouth disease.

07/31/2025

Today is National Avocado Day! Did you know that adding an avocado to a smoothie is a great alternative to yogurt? Here are some more tips and recipes for making healthy smoothies: https://bit.ly/3GSD6t3

07/31/2025

Who better to give advice on heart healthy marathon training than cardiologist & marathon runner, Dr. Erin Michos? Find out how you can participate while protecting your heart.

Recent studies have warned of a link between marathon running and heart risks. Here's what the results really mean and how to approach this and other
intense activities with heart health in mind.

07/30/2025

Congratulations to LaTrease Gray for being named the Starfish Award winner for the second quarter of 2025! This award recognizes patient care technicians and constant observers who offer compassionate care to patients and their families. One patient described LaTrease as “an angel who brought comfort and dignity during vulnerable moments — doing more than even close family could.” We are thrilled to see her efforts acknowledged by her peers.

07/30/2025

“Ten years ago, the estimated incidence of Lyme disease in the U.S. was about 300,000 cases per year,” Dr. Miller said. “More recent estimates put that number at 475,000 cases per year.”

Lyme disease is a complex condition with a long history of misdiagnosis, and Lyme arthritis, a late manifestation of the disease, is no different.And although these infections have mainly been found — at least in the United States — within the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and upper Midwestern...

07/30/2025

Happy World Friendship Day! Research suggests that having friends is not only fun but beneficial for your health, protecting against heart disease and potentially adding a few more years to your life. Here are some tips for making friends at any age: https://bit.ly/44Sv9x8

07/29/2025

Too stressed to fall asleep? In a recent survey, 44% of adults reported having a sleepless night at least once in the previous month due to stress. Here are some simple stress relief techniques to help you sleep better: https://bit.ly/4lRyYc1

07/29/2025

The Johns Hopkins Hospital today was named one of the top 20 hospitals in the nation on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–26 Honor Roll. Additionally, The Johns Hopkins Hospital was ranked #1 in Maryland and the Baltimore metropolitan region. We are deeply honored to be acknowledged as one of the best in the nation. This recognition demonstrates the unparalleled commitment, compassion and excellence shown by our physicians, nurses and staff members each and every day.

07/28/2025

Imagine a gripper the size of a dust mote that could be dispatched in the gut to deliver a drug dose or collect a biopsy. Or hyper-miniaturized sensors that adhere to individual cells and report on their health as proxies for larger organ systems.

These and other ultra-tiny devices being developed could deliver tremendous advances in health care, say David Gracias and colleagues, who are working at the intersection where engineering and living systems meet.

Working at the intersection where engineered and living systems meet, researchers are coming up with tiny robotic devices and miniaturized systems that could deliver tremendous advances in health care.

07/28/2025

Did you know that July is National Picnic Month? The next time you’re planning a picnic, try this gluten-free and gout-friendly potato salad recipe as a healthy alternative for this summertime favorite: https://bit.ly/3H67pwk

07/27/2025

Explore the connection between insomnia and depression, and what you can do to prevent them both from wreaking havoc on your world.

People with insomnia have a higher risk of depression. On the other hand, depression can trigger sleep problems. Knowing the connection between depression and sleep can help you recognize symptoms and get treatment for both.

07/26/2025

Congratulations to Hoppkings Donkor, HCMC’s Employee of the Month for July! Hoppkings exemplifies our core values of excellence, respect, leadership and discovery through his participation in the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Howard Community College. He consistently maintained the highest grades in the program, demonstrating both mastery of the material and a genuine passion for learning. Hoppkings shows deep respect for those around him, welcoming diverse perspectives and fostering collaboration. Thank you, Hoppkings, for the compassionate care you give our patients and for being a role model for your cohort!

07/25/2025

Did you know Howard County’s population is up 18% since 2010? HCMC is renovating the first-floor pavilion into a 29-bed observation unit to create capacity and help reduce emergency wait times. Thanks to a generous donation from The Kahlert Foundation, each donor gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $600,000. Donate today and double your impact! Support our new unit at https://bit.ly/456yuHJ.

07/25/2025

July is National Anti-Boredom Month. If you’re feeling bored, it might be time to make some changes in your life. Take charge and adopt these healthy habits: https://bit.ly/4f8cUY2

07/24/2025

Happy International Self-Care Day! How well do you do when it comes to taking care of yourself? Take our self-care assessment to identify your strengths and areas where you can improve: https://bit.ly/4o0sBEN

07/23/2025

Today is National Lemon Day. Did you know that mixing a small amount of lemon juice with warm water and honey has an alkalizing effect that helps neutralize stomach acid? Discover more about foods that can help prevent acid reflux: https://bit.ly/3H2bBx3

07/22/2025

Today is World Brain Day, a great reminder to prioritize your brain health. Consider these five tips to stay healthy:
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