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News & Announcements

Mr. Arlan Johnson has been named the new CEO of Howard County Medical Center. Read the full press release here!

 

Congratulations to Patricia Pedersen, who is the 2010 Employee of the Year as voted by her peers!

 

Upcoming Events

Childbirth classes coming in October! Stay tuned for dates!

 

Services

Hospital Calendar

Cardiology Clinic (Dr. Hibbard)

September 1, 15

Cardiology Clinic (Dr. Fruehling)

September 2, 16

Cardiology Clinic (Dr. Kosmicki)

September 9

Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic (Dr. Goble)

September 21

General Surgery Clinic (Dr. Schneider)

September 8, 15, 22, 29

Eye Clinic (Dr. Janky)

September 9

OB/GYN Clinic (Dr. Adam)

September 1, 16

Nephrology Clinic (Dr. Saleem)

September 23

Pulmonology Clinic (Dr. Salman)

September 28

Bone Density Scan

September 20

Mammography Clinic

September 2, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30

Nuclear Testing

September 10, 14, 28

Vascular Studies

September 1, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30

Echo

September 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 20, 23, 30

CT, Ultrasound, Holter Monitor

Available Monday-Friday

MRI Scans

Available Wednesdays and Fridays

 

Radiology

RadiologyOur Radiology Department offers three in-house modalities and three mobile modalities. HCCH has been filmless since 2005, and we offer modern technology to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Staff is available daily until 11pm for your convenience, and we will attempt to meet your needs in any way possible.

Computerized Tomography

CT is the use of X-Ray with a computer to generate images in a cross sectional imaging pattern. We can also evaluate these images in sagittal/coronal planes and have the technology to evaluate in 3D if needed.

Scheduling Available: Daily from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.

On-Call for Emergencies

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI uses magnetic resonance to produce detailed images in all three anatomical planes: axial, sagittal, and coronal. MRI is non-invasive and quite detailed. These test are done in a mobile unit that is located just outside the facility.

Scheduling Available: Wednesday & Friday by appointment

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is the use of a transducer that produces frequency sound waves that, when applied to the body produces an image for viewing. It is a great quick tool for diagnosing many diseases. Ultrasound is also widely used for following baby growth and development.

Scheduling Available: Monday-Friday by appointment

Mammography

Mammography is a low dose of radiation used to produce an image of the breast tissue. Mammography is used to visualize normal and abnormal breast tissue.

Scheduling Available: Monday & Thursday by appointment

Bone Density

Dexa Scans (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) is the most commonly used test for measuring bone mineral density. It is one fo the most accurate ways to diagnose Osteopenia or Osteoporosis.

Scheduling Available: 1st & 3rd Monday

Radiology

X-Ray is the use of radiation to produce an image. X-ray is used in diagnosing many diseases and ailments within the body and is a helpful tool to your physician.

Scheduling Available: Daily from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.

On-Call for Emergencies