Howard County General Hospital
5755 Cedar Ln · Columbia, Maryland 21044Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, is a 200-bed, non-profit community hospital located in Columbia, Maryland. Founded in 1973, it provides a comprehensive range of medical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, orthopedics, and women's and children's health. Known for its commitment to patient safety and quality, HCGH holds a Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Its affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine ensures access to cutting-edge research and specialized care within a community setting.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated pediatric emergency department.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, designated Primary Stroke Center.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, designated Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI.
- Burn Center
- Available
No, patients requiring burn care are typically referred to specialized burn centers within Johns Hopkins Medicine.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
24/7 emergency services, designated Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and dedicated pediatric emergency department.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Howard County General Hospital's current wait.
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