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The Baltimore County region is home to renowned medical institutions such as the University of Maryland Medical Center and Johns Hopkins. Many regional hospitals have received high rankings nationally so that the area is able to offer the highest quality health care available. Eldercare and retirement communities are a rapidly expanding industry in the area.
Fast Facts
- Johns Hopkins Hospital is rated as the #1 medical institution in the nation by the well regarded U.S. News & World Report.
- Baltimore County has 16 community based hospitals. Many have regionally important programs and services.
- 12 out of 15 of the largest continuing care retirement communities in the region are located in Baltimore County.
Rankings
U.S. News and World Report has once again ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital the number one hospital in America. Johns Hopkins was also ranked at or near the top in 16 specialties.
Specialty | Rank | Specialty | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
Cancer | 3 | Neurology & Neurosurgery | 1 |
Digestive Disorders | 3 | Orthopedics | 5 |
Ear, Nose Throat | 1 | Respiratory Disorders | 4 |
Geriatric Care | 3 | Ophthalmology | 2 |
Gynecology | 2 | Psychiatry | 2 |
Heart & Heart Surgery | 3 | Rehabilitation | 15 |
Diabetes & Endocrine Disorders | 3 | Rheumatology | 1 |
Kidney Disorders | 3 | Urology | 1 |
Source: U.S. News and World Report, “America’s Best Hospitals,” July 2011.
Other local hospitals were rated:
University of Maryland Medical Center
Specialty:
- Kidney Disease (23)
- Cancer (21)
- Pulmonary (19)
Union Memorial Hospital
Specialty:
- Orthopedics (32)
- Heart & Heart Surgery (38)
- Neurology (47)
Source: US News and World Report, “America’s Best Hospitals,” July 2010.
Hospital Guide
Bon Secours
A Catholic community-based medical center in West Baltimore.
Franklin Square Hospital Center
A community-based center serving eastern Baltimore County.
Good Samaritan Hospital
A specialty center for rehabilitation and orthopedics. Community-based in northwest County
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Leading community medical center in Central Maryland.
Harbor Hospital Center
Community based in Southwest Baltimore City. A Life Resource Center teaches health topics for healthy lifestyles.
James Lawrence Kernan Hospital
Specialty center for orthopedics and neurological conditions in children and adults.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Teaching hospital offering the state’s most comprehensive neonatal intensive care units and the state’s only burn center.
Maryland General Hospital
Community based and part of the University of Maryland Health System.
Mercy Medical Center Inc.
Catholic teaching hospital. Stella Maris, Maryland’s largest long-term/ geriatric care facility is part of this institution.
Northwest Hospital Center
Community based center in the northwest County.
Sinai Hospital
Serves the greater Baltimore region. Provides undergraduate and graduate medical education as well as educational programs to health professionals and the community at large.
St. Agnes Hospital
Community based teaching hospital serving the southwest County. The Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Telemedicine and the Seton Imaging center is part of this institution.
St. Joseph Medical Center
Catholic regional medical facility. The Heart Institute is one of the state’s largest top open-heart surgery and all-digital cardiac catheterization programs.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
One of the state’s premiere medical and teaching institutions. Ranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report.
Union Memorial Hospital
Specialty facility for orthopedic, intensive care and cardiovascular treatments. The Orthopedic Institute specializes in sports medicine and hand/wrist rehabilitation
University of Maryland Medical Center
One of the nation’s oldest teaching hospitals. The R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is the world’s first center dedicated to treating severe and life-threatening injuries sustained in accidents, and other traumatic incidents.
Contacts
Baltimore County Department of Aging
410-887- 2594
Maryland Hospital Association
410-379-6200
Baltimore County Department of Health
410-887-3740
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
410-767-6505
Maryland Health Care Commission
410-764-3460
Revised July 26, 2011
