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After giving thanks and spending precious time with family and friends, turn all those positive feelings into positive actions and give the Gift of Life.The American Red Cross does not need blood – patients do. Every two seconds someone in America gets a blood transfusion. Five million patients will need blood this year. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.Walk-ins are welcome, but an appointment will move you through faster. To make an appointment, call…See More

Learn tips for quitting your tobacco habit and mastering long-term success. This program provides support and education for those wanting to quit as well as those who have quit. Sessions are held monthly - come to one or come to all. See More

As part of its ongoing partnership with The Mall in Columbia, Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is hosting this free Fitness and Sports Medicine Clinic. Talk to physician experts; participate in screenings; and learn fitness tips and ways to incorporate more movement into your life. Screenings include:Blood pressureOsteoporosisAnkle/footKneeShoulderPain managementBody Mass Index (BMI), including height and weightPulmonary functionAsthma Other services and…See More

As part of its ongoing partnership with The Mall in Columbia, Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is hosting a free Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Clinic on Saturday, October 23 from noon-4 p.m. in the Lord and Taylor court at the Mall.Visit information booths and speak with physician experts about• breast health• nutrition• prostate cancer• smoking cessation• acupuncture• other hospital and community resources to promote your well-being.Available…See More

Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine presents the fifth Latino Health Fair, co-sponsored by Priority Partners, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Howard County Health Department and Alianza de la Comunidad.Johns Hopkins physicians will present discussions in Spanish on the following topics:12:30 p.m. – “Keeping your Children Healthy”1:30 p.m. – “Understanding and Controlling Diabetes”2:30 p.m. – “How to Recognize and Treat a Stroke”Additionally, the…See More

Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine presents the fifth Latino Health Fair, co-sponsored by Priority Partners, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Howard County Health Department and Alianza de la Comunidad.Johns Hopkins physicians will present discussions in Spanish on the following topics:12:30 p.m. – “Keeping your Children Healthy”1:30 p.m. – “Understanding and Controlling Diabetes”2:30 p.m. – “How to Recognize and Treat a Stroke”Additionally, the…See More

Columbia, MD – As part of its ongoing partnership with The Mall in Columbia, Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is hosting a free Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Clinic on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lord and Taylor court.The event features a noon presentation by Jon Minford, M.D., entitled “Can Lifestyle Changes Truly Reduce Adult Cancer Risk?”Visit information booths and speak with physician experts about• breast health• nutrition•…See More

Columbia, MD – As part of its ongoing partnership with The Mall in Columbia, Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is hosting a free Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Clinic on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lord and Taylor court.The event features a noon presentation by Jon Minford, M.D., entitled “Can Lifestyle Changes Truly Reduce Adult Cancer Risk?”Visit information booths and speak with physician experts about• breast health• nutrition•…See More

Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is celebrating the opening of the new Patient Pavilion with a FREE Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (rain or shine) in the hospital parking lot.Members of the community are encouraged to attend and enjoy the many activities, screenings, entertainment opportunities and refreshments, including:• Health screeningso Arthritis screeningo Blood pressureo Skin analyzero Diabetes foot screeningo Stroke…See More

Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is celebrating the opening of the new Patient Pavilion with a FREE Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (rain or shine) in the hospital parking lot.Members of the community are encouraged to attend and enjoy the many activities, screenings, entertainment opportunities and refreshments, including:• Health screeningso Arthritis screeningo Blood pressureo Skin analyzero Diabetes foot screeningo Stroke…See More