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Award Winning Health Care

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Did you know that HCGH has its own blog at www.hcghcares.org?

Here you will find news about our hospital and community, and tips for excellent health. 

HCGH has received a National Quality Award AGAIN this year!

HCGH has earned the HealthGrades' 2010 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence.

Get back to your life with joint replacement surgery at Howard County General.

The Joint Academy at HCGH creates a partnership among the patient, doctor
and hospital.
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Howard County General Hospital Nurse Presents $70,000 to Claudia Mayer Center
Joan Clark, an ICU nurse at HCGH, and a two-time cancer survivor, facilitated a unique donation to the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center.

Medical Pavilion at Howard County Receives LEED Silver Certification
The MPHC has been awarded LEED® Silver certification in recognition of its environmentally-friendly design, construction and operation.

Aronson/Willis Memorial Award Recipients
Ellen M. Axenfeld from Glenelg High School and Graham A. Welch from Mt. Hebron High School are the 2010 recipients of the Aronson/Willis Memorial Award.

HCGH Signs Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge
HCGH recently signed the Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge, which outlines steps the health care industry can take to improve the well being of patients, communities and the environment.

Living Well: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Living Well...Take Charge of Your Life: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

Farmers' Market
Every Friday afternoon through October 29, local farmers will set up an outdoor market at HCGH.

Weight Training for Seniors
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. Ten-week session. Includes: warm-up, low-impact aerobics, circuit training and more.

Advance Directives 2010
A review of what advance directives are, who needs them, and how you get them.

Shiatsu Massage for Couples: Head, Neck and Shoulders
Learn simple yet effective shiatsu techniques to reduce stress and promote well-being. For couples. $50 per couple for one class; $90 per couple for both classes.

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