Johns Hopkins Care Close to Home
Learn MoreJohns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center combines the convenience of a full range of hospital and wellness services, more than 1000 affiliated doctors in nearly 100 clinical specialties, award winning clinical excellence and membership in Johns Hopkins Medicine, one of the country’s premier academic medical systems.
Feeling sick? Learn Where to Go for Care
Deciding if you need to go to a primary care office, an urgent care center or an emergency department can be difficult. We can help you make the right call.
Important Information for Patients with UnitedHealthcare
As of August 25, 2025, all providers and facilities that are part of Johns Hopkins Medicine, EXCEPT FOR Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida, are considered out of network by UnitedHealthcare.
Announcements
Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is recognized as a Magnet-designated hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest national credential a health care organization can receive for excellence in nursing care.
JHHCMC's Emergency Department Earns Level 3 GEDA Accreditation
JHHCMC's emergency department earned Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The accreditation reflects the hospital's commitment to meeting Howard County's needs, from screening and assessment to comfort, safety and discharge support.
Find a Doctor
Find the right Johns Hopkins Howard County care provider by searching by last name, specialty or other keyword.
Payments and Billing Assistance
- Estimate Your Bill: Create an online estimate for the hospital fee portion of your care.
- Pay Your Bill: Pay your bill online or by phone. Contact us with questions.
- Federal Price Transparency: View the list of standard hospital charges.
- Insurance Information: Review the list of insurance plans we accept.
- Financial Assistance: Explore ways to get help paying your medical bills. Learn about payment plans.
- No Surprises Act: Learn about a new right you have as a patient.
Give to Johns Hopkins Howard County
As a non-profit hospital serving the Howard County community, we welcome the support of our neighbors through our Howard Hospital Foundation.
Maps & Directions
To ensure the safety and confidentiality of our patients, all visitors must stop at the Information Desk upon entrance to the hospital lobby.
5755 Cedar Lane
Columbia, Maryland 21044
410-740-7890