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Cardiac
| Heart Attack Symptoms for Women versus Men Cardiologist, Adrian Le Preston, M.D., describes how heart attack symptoms may be different for women and what signs to watch out for. | |
| How to Maintain Your Heart Health Cardiologist, Adrian Le Preston, M.D., explains the risk factors for coronary heart disease and life changes you can make to maintain your heart health. | |
| What is a heart murmur? Pediatric Cardiologist, Janet Scheel, M.D., explains what a heart murmur is, how one is detected, and which types you and your physician should be concerned about. |
Geriatrics
| Room 4117 (A look at humanity in geriatric care) The daughter of a former patient at Howard County General Hospital expresses her gratitude for the compassionate care given to her elderly father. |
News
| HCEDA Names HCGH Technology Company of the Year Jim Young, HCGH Chief Financial Officer, discusses recent technological advances at Howard County General Hospital. |
Orthopedics
| Elbow Pain and Injury Treatment In this series of five videos, Orthopedic Surgeon, Khurram Pervaiz, M.D., describes common elbow problems including throwing injuries, nerve problems such as cubital tunnel syndrome, elbow arthritis, tennis elbow, and elbow fractures. | |
| Shoulder Pain and Injury Treatment In this series of four videos, Orthopedic Surgeon, Uma Srikumaran, M.D., describes the symptoms of common shoulder ailments and the surgical and non-surgical treatment options. |
Stroke
| Stroke Support Group Interviews Hear some of the stories from participants in HCGH's monthly stroke support group meetings, where patients and families get information on risk factors and advice on how to remain living independently at home. | |
| What should you do if you suspect a stroke? Neurologist, Eric Aldrich, M.D.,describes the warning signs of stroke and what to do. |
Women and Babies
![]() | A Micro-Preemie's Fight: Emily's NICU Story Throughout their long and extremely emotional experience, Moira Mattingly and her husband, Jeff, credit the entire HCGH NICU staff with helping them navigate the difficult and confusing journey. |
| A Mother's NICU Experience Hear about her emotional roller coaster and how she was able to work with the compassionate hospital staff to bring her baby home. | |
| Breastfeeding - A Howard County Mom's Perspective The strong support services and breastfeeding programs we have in place at the hospital make it possible for these new mothers to successfully continue to breastfeed long after they leave us. | |
| Having a Baby at HCGH Please join us on a virtual tour of Howard County General Hospital's labor and delivery unit, nursery, and maternal-child unit. | |
| High Risk Pregnancies As a woman enters pregnancy she may have existing risk factors, develop problems during pregnancy or during labor. 5-video series presented by Donna Neale, M.D. |





