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Masks Strongly Recommended but Not Required in Maryland

Respiratory viruses continue to circulate in Maryland, so masking remains strongly recommended when you visit Johns Hopkins Medicine clinical locations in Maryland. To protect your loved one, please do not visit if you are sick or have a COVID-19 positive test result. Get more resources on masking and COVID-19 precautions.

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Patient and Visitor Information

Throughout your visit to Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, you will experience the capable, nurturing care that sets us apart. Our welcoming staff members are proud to treat every patient with the dignity they deserve. If you need to reach a specific department or clinic, please refer to the phone directory. Otherwise, the information below answers many questions you may have before, during and after your stay.

Visiting Hours

Visiting hours at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Before your visit, please review our Care Partner and Visitor Policy.

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Advance Care Planning for Howard County Residents

Howard County residents can come to Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center to get free help from experienced staff in thinking through care wishes, completing an advance directive and electronically storing it for easily access by healthcare providers. Having your advance directive on file at your hospital allows providers to follow your wishes if you are ever in the hospital and unable to communicate.If you are interested, please contact Karen Shelton, advanced care planning program coordinator, at [email protected], or 443-518-6684.

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Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center to provide services to all people regardless of your age, gender, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disabilities. This non-discrimination policy applies to all hospital facilities and programs.