MedStar Harbor Hospital

the services of a large, regional medical center in a smaller, more personal environment; all in our convenient, waterfront location, minutes from downtown Baltimore. From general medicine and surgery, obstetrics, orthopedics and geriatrics to cardiology, gastroenterology and urology, our team of caring physicians and associates serves the unique needs of every patient. The hospital’s continuum of care, for patients from infancy through the senior years, also includes wellness programs, outpatient services and inpatient treatment. Founded: We have been attending to the health needs of the community since 1903 and have proudly served our neighbors from our present home overlooking the Patapsco River for more than three decades. Awards
Along with expert recognitions, MedStar Harbor Hospital has received the following awards and accreditations:

· Maryland's only seven-time winner of the Excellence Award for Quality Improvement by the Delmarva Foundation (2001, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012)
· Hospital Accreditation by The Joint Commission
· Named a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission
· Certified by The Joint Commission in Joint Replacement (Hip)
· Certified by The Joint Commission in Joint Replacement (Knee)
· MedStar Harbor Hospital's Sleep Center earned a five-year accreditation from the American Board of Sleep Medicine
· Named a "Best Hospital" in the Baltimore region, by U.S. News and World Report, receiving high performance ratings in the specialty areas of orthopedics, oncology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, pulmonology, neurology and neurosurgery
· HarborView Cancer Center awarded Commission on Cancer Accreditation Award 3-Year with Commendation
· AABB and College of American Pathologists two-year accreditation for the Clinical Laboratory (2011)
· Clinical Laboratory received validations by Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, AABB and the American College of Pathologists (2012)
· MedStar Harbor Hospital's Emergency Department earned a five-year certification as an EMS BaseStation by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)
· MedStar Harbor Hospital's Fetal Assessment Center is accredited by the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine
· Stroke Bronze Award from the American Stroke Association
· Partner Recognition Award by Practice Greenhealth (2011 and 2012)
· "Best Place to Work" by Baltimore Business Journal (2010 and 2011)
· "Best Place to Work in Baltimore" by Baltimore magazine (2010)
· Named Most Wired Health System for sixth time by Hospitals & Health Networks' annual survey (2010)
· World Class Employee Satisfaction Index (ESI) (2010)
· "Family Favorite" Birthing Center by the Chesapeake Family magazine (2010)
· MedStar Harbor Hospital Operating Room wins WJZ-TV Manic Monday Meltdown (2010)
· MedStar Health named a 100 Top Integrated Network by Modern Healthcare (2010)
· American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award (2012)
· Patient Care Manager of the Emergency Department named Emergency Services Person of the Year by the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce (2011, 2008)

Mission
MedStar Harbor Hospital is committed to always providing a quality, caring experience for our patients, our communities, and those who serve them. Our Patients and Communities
Our patients are our primary reason for existence. They are at the heart of our mission. Our communities are comprised of our employees, our physicians, other caregivers, and the residents of the areas we serve. General Information
Social media has become an integral part of MedStar Health’s community outreach efforts. Through our social media channels, we strive to interact with our patients, their families, colleagues, and our community in a positive and constructive manner. When interacting with the MedStar Health brand online, please adhere to the following guidelines:
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By interacting with MedStar Health or any of its affiliates on social media (including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube), you acknowledge and agree that you may be voluntarily sharing aspects of your personal health information on a public forum and that federal and state laws protecting the privacy of your personal health information may not be applicable. Please consult your medical provider with any specific questions about medical concerns. MedStar Health will not respond to specific medical inquiries regarding a patient's condition or disease via social media. Any information you receive through MedStar Health social media sites does not constitute medical advice, medical recommendations, diagnosis, treatment, or cure nor is it intended to replace consultation with a qualified physician or other health care provider. Postings that appear on our social media sites do not necessarily reflect the views of MedStar Health. When we link to another website, that site may not necessarily reflect our views, either. If we choose to follow another user or highlight another social media post, we are not endorsing that user or content. By submitting content to any of MedStar Health's social media sites, you understand and acknowledge that this information is available to the public, and that MedStar Health may use this information for internal and external promotional purposes and fundraising purposes. Please note that other participants may use your posted information beyond the control of MedStar Health. If you do not wish to have the information you have made available via this site used, published, copied and/or reprinted, please do not post on this page.