Happy Surgical Technologists Week! Our HCGH surgical technologists help us provide safe, smooth surgeries by ensuring the operating room and surgical equipment is set up properly and by assisting physicians during surgery when needed. Thanks to all our surgical technologists for helping our hospital provide quality care to our community!
During the online class "Understanding Your Newborn," parents can learn about their infant's appearance; traits and behaviors; crying and comforting; feeding and sleeping; and signs of illness and newborn health and safety. Practical skills will be demonstrated in the virtual, instructor-led class. To learn more and register, visit: hcgh.org/babyclasses
Congratulations to patient clerical assistant Veronica Molina, who has been recognized with the Achievers Award during Hispanic Heritage Month by the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity. The award recognizes and highlights underrepresented minorities across the organization who exemplify excellence and exhibit JHM core values.
Molina's compassion for the Latinx community motivates her to advocate for and provide excellent care for her patients. She took the initiative to become a qualified bilingual interpreter, and uses those skills to connect Latinx patients with local resources for recovery and bring them calm and comfort. The warmth and dedication she brings to her work helps us provide necessary support to our Howard County community.
Prepare for childbirth during "Understanding Birth," an online course that will teach expecting parents more about labor, comfort techniques, Cesarean section and more. The virtual portion of the class is led by a childbirth educator, and participants will have the opportunity to practice breathing and relaxation techniques and ask questions. Learn more and register: hcgh.org/babyclasses
Chadwick Boseman's tragic death brought everyone's attention to colon and colorectal cancer. In this special podcast issue, moderator Lillie Shockney talks to Johns Hopkins oncologist Nilo Azad, M.D., about early warning signs of colon cancer and health disparities.
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A Woman’s Journey: Insights That Matter: Colorectal Cancer
New moms and their babies up to 5 months old are invited to participate in our free New Moms' Online Support Group. Moms and babies will meet over Zoom for support, referrals and parenting discussions. These groups will meet for 8-week sessions. Learn more and register: hcgh.org/babyclasses
Get moving and support HCGH’s health care heroes during the first annual Race Across Howard County! Starting December 1, start tallying your miles and challenge yourself to run or walk a full marathon “across” Howard County, a half marathon “across” Columbia, a 5K or a 1-mile fun run. You can complete this virtual race at your own pace, on your own time wherever you like to run or walk. Commit to staying healthy this winter and register today: https://bit.ly/RaceAcrossHoCo
Share with your family and friends to challenge them to join you!
TUE, DEC 1 - DEC 15
Race Across Howard County
Breast cancer awareness month serves as an important reminder to be proactive about breast health. Take time this month to schedule a mammogram and get in the habit of performing breast self exams. Lisa Jacobs, M.D., director of breast and surgical oncology services for Johns Hopkins Health System and director of the Breast Center at HCGH, shares more.
As we enter flu season in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to get your flu shot. Do your part to protect our hospital and community during this vulnerable season and commit to getting your flu shot this year. Vaccines are readily available at grocery stores, pharmacies and urgent care centers as well as your doctor’s office. Many stores are offering curbside shots for patients who are concerned about exposure.
Lace up your sneakers: Registration for the first annual virtual Race Across Howard County is officially open! Run or walk a full marathon “across” Howard County, a half marathon “across” Columbia, a 5K or a 1-mile fun run. Participate on your own time, at your own pace and help raise funds to support our HCGH health care heroes. Registration includes virtual yoga classes. Are you up to the challenge? Sign up today and share with your family and friends: http://bit.ly/RaceAcrossHoCo
TUE, DEC 1 - DEC 15
Race Across Howard County
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted health care in our region? Be our guest on Wednesday, November 11, at 8:30 a.m. for the State of Health Care in Howard County. A panel of Johns Hopkins experts in emergency medicine and infectious diseases will discuss the latest COVID-19 treatment advances, vaccines, health equity and how the pandemic may change the way care is accessed and delivered. Learn more and register by November 9: bit.ly/shc-hoco
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State of Health Care in Howard County
A ceremony was held last week to recognize the new Blossoms of Hope Heroes Grove on the HCGH campus. The grove, which will include 12 Kwanzan cherry trees, was established to officially honor the dedication and hard work of our hospital staff who continue to combat COVID-19. It’s a beautiful enhancement to the hospital’s Cedar Lane entrance for all to enjoy for many years to come. We are grateful for Blossoms of Hope’s enduring support of HCGH and our community.
Prepare to give birth at HCGH with a free virtual tour of the birthing center. A nurse will show a video tour of the birthing center and address common questions, including how to complete the preregistration process, where to park and enter when you arrive at the hospital, COVID-19 policies and precautions and more. Register: https://bddy.me/34wDtU4
How do we prepare to manage flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic? Watch this important discussion between Dr. Lisa Maragakis, senior director of infection prevention at the Johns Hopkins Health System and Dr. Aaron Milstone, pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, to learn more.
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October 15 at 11:58 AM ·
As the world continues to cope with the #COVID19 pandemic, flu season has arrived once again. Join Lisa Maragakis, senior director of infection prevention at the Johns Hopkins Health System and infectious diseases physician at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Aaron Milstone, associate hospital epidemiologist and pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, as they answer your questions about the #flu and #COVID19. Tune in to our live session to learn more about the viruses, what to expect as #COVID19 merges with the #flu, and what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones.
It’s especially important to get a #flu vaccine this year. You can get a #flu vaccine at your doctor’s office or at pharmacies around the U.S. To make an appointment in the Baltimore area for a #flu vaccine, you can find information online here https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/patient_care/outpatient_pharmacy/flu.html, or you can call 888-264-0393.
Our latest edition of Wellness Matters is out now! In this edition, we explore the impact of COVID-19: What we know, what we don't and what's to come. Learn more about what it's like to recover from COVID-19, how to connect with your physician through telemedicine and what steps we need to take to prevent a "twindemic" this flu season. Read Wellness Matters: https://bddy.me/3jl4ttV
Approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. The staff at the HCGH Breast Center, pictured here, help our patients fight this disease every day. Please help us show our appreciation to them during Breast Cancer Awareness month by thanking them for their dedication to our community.
As we continue fighting against COVID-19, it is more important than ever to get your flu shot this season. Many people put off getting their shot because they worry it will give them the flu, however, this fear is unfounded. Because the flu shot is not a live virus, you cannot get an infection from the vaccine. Instead, it will boost your immune system and prepare it to fight any flu virus strains it may encounter in the future.
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6 Mammogram Myths
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October 10 at 6:00 PM ·
Confused about mammography? Johns Hopkins experts separate myth from fact when it comes to this critical breast cancer screening tool. https://bit.ly/36U62wq
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October 10 at 6:00 PM ·
Confused about mammography? Johns Hopkins experts separate myth from fact when it comes to this critical breast cancer screening tool. https://bit.ly/36U62wq
On Thanksgiving during this difficult year, we have so much to be grateful for. Thank you to our incredible staff who have stepped up to the challenges of the pandemic to care for our patients. Thank you to our community for sustaining us with donations, food, masks and more. Each of you has played a role in the fight against COVID-19, and we are thankful for your support. We wish everyone a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving.
HCGH is proud to be one of 17 hospitals participating in the Greater Baltimore Regional Integrated Crisis System (GBRICS) Partnership. This new initiative, which will launch in January 2021, aims to change and improve how our society engages with people and families experiencing a behavioral health crisis, and will help them get care at the time they need it. Watch the video below to learn more about this unprecedented collaboration. #GBRICS #CrisisSupport #BehavioralHealth
Behavioral Health System Baltimore was live.
November 16 at 11:04 AM ·
Race Across Howard County with the daughters of HCGH's Vice President of Population Health and Advancement Elizabeth Edsall Kromm, and help support HCGH and our incredible nurses! Starting December 1, count your miles and challenge yourself to run or walk a marathon, a half-marathon, a 5K or a mile. Whether you run around your neighborhood or walk on your treadmill, your participation will help us provide excellent care to Howard County. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/RaceAcrossHoCo
The annual flu vaccine has been available since October, but it is not too late to get yours. Flu season typically does not hit its peak until February, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, poses an even greater risk to our community. The flu vaccine is safe and widely available at grocery stores, pharmacies and urgent care centers, as well as your doctor’s office. Many stores are offering curbside shots for patients who are concerned about exposure. Reduce the chance you will get the flu or spread the virus this winter and get your flu shot as soon as you can.
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November 19 at 10:30 AM ·
Masks slow the spread of COVID-19. So, join us and 100+ leading health institutions embrace this simple ask: Wear. Care. Share with #MaskUp. Together, wearing is caring. And together, we are saving lives. everymaskup.com
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and you may be willing to take risks to celebrate normally or attend indoor gatherings. According to the CDC, the more people an individual interacts with at a gathering and the longer that interaction lasts, the higher the potential risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 and spreading the virus. Keep your family and community safe by considering staying home for the holidays and enjoying time with your household members. To learn more, watch the Thanksgiving Guidance Video from HCGH Chief of Infectious Disease Mark Landrum, M.D.
Registration is open for HCGH’s Community Health Worker Training beginning March 22. Community Health Workers play an important role in promoting general health by assisting individuals to increase health knowledge and self-sufficiency. HCGH is proud to offer a state accredited CHW training program to prepare participants to serve their communities. Those who complete the program will receive their CHW certification for Maryland. Registration closes March 12.
To learn more and register, visit: http://bit.ly/chw-training. A limited number of partial scholarships are available through a donation from the Beigel family. Scholarship applications are due March 1. Questions? Call 410-720-88788 or email HCGH_CHWTraining@jhmi.edu.
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HCGH Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, and each year over 800,000 Americans will have a heart attack. New and/or severe chest pain and difficulty breathing are emergency symptoms. Eric Schwartz, M.D., a cardiologist and interim chairman of the department of medicine at HCGH, shares why you need to call 9-1-1 rather than drive to the hospital if you suspect a heart attack and what you need to know in the event of an emergency.
Johns Hopkins orthopaedic surgeon Savya Thakkar, M.D., recently held a virtual seminar and shared ways to manage hip and knee pain during "Managing Joint Pain: When is it Time to Consider Joint Replacement?" Learn about the newest treatment options aimed at increasing comfort and mobility and more from Dr. Thakkar in the video below.
Yesterday, Vivian Bailey turned 103. She is the longest-serving HCGH board member and a stalwart supporter and donor to the hospital. Hear last night’s segment on WMAR-TV recognizing her most recent donation to HCGH and the renaming of the hospital’s cafeteria to the Vivian C. “Millie” and William Harrison Bailey Cafeteria in recognition of her gift.
Today, February 3, is National Women Physicians Day. We appreciate the hard work of our hospital's women physicians every year, but even more so during the pandemic. Thank you for your dedication to serving our community!
The below picture is from 2020 Women Physicians Day, just before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tune in now to hear HCGH Interim President Shafeeq Ahmed, M.D., Howard County government officials and the Howard County Health Department provide an update on vaccination plans.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was live.
January 28 at 11:06 AM ·
Press Conference: COVID-19 Vaccine Update
