Howard County General Hospital

	About Us The HCGH Wellness Center provides outreach and education to the Howard County community. Located right near the hospital in the new Medical Pavilion at Howard County (10710 Charter Dr, Suite 100), the Wellness Center offers a wide range of classes, screenings and fitness programs both in the Wellness Center and in community settings throughout the area. You can reach the Wellness Center at 410-740-7601. Driving Directions
	Wellness Classes By providing preventive and informative programs, the hospital seeks to keep community members healthy and well. Wellness Center classes range from CPR instruction to child and adult safety classes to diet and nutrition counseling. Search for Classes
	Maternal Child Care Education One of the happiest moments in a woman’s life is when she gives birth to a child. The Wellness Center provides detailed instruction and guidance to help individuals prepare for labor and delivery as well as post partum expectations and care. Additionally, prenatal programs provide nutrition and healthy pregnancy information and subsequent classes are available on helpful child-rearing topics, such as infant massage, soothing a crying baby and positive parenting.  Childbirth Brochure 2009  Childbirth Brochure 2010 Registration for childbirth classes must be prepaid and can be submitted by mail, fax, or by visiting the Wellness Center. Faxed registrations will be completed once you have been contacted for credit card information.
	Maternal Care Unit Tours Birthing Center Tour - A preview of our maternity services is available for expectant couples on select weekday evenings. We recommend taking your birthing tour five to six weeks prior to your due date. This free tour is for mother and coach only. Siblings are not allowed on this tour. Call at least eight weeks prior to your due date to schedule this tour: Registration is required. 410-740-7601. Sibling Tour - Prepare your child ages 4 to 12 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Registration is required. Call 410-740-7601 at least eight weeks prior to your due date to schedule this tour.
	Health Screenings In a vast majority of diseases, patients fare better when the disease is detected early. The Wellness Center provides a number of screenings to determine if a person is at risk for such things as high blood pressure, various types of cancer and mental health issues as well as diabetes and osteoporosis. Register for Upcoming Screenings
	Community Clinics As part of an ongoing partnership with The Mall in Columbia, Howard County General Hospital hosts quarterly clinics at the mall. Each clinic features a related presentation by local physician as well as informational booths and screening opportunities. A Cardiovascular Clinic is held in February, with a Fitness and Sports Medicine Clinic in June. A Healthy Kids Clinic is held in August, just in time for back to school, and a Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Clinic is held in October. View our Calendar