This fall, we were honored to celebrate the dedication of The Kahlert Foundation Building and the ribbon-cutting of the new Observation Unit at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (JHHCMC), two meaningful milestones that reflect our partnership and shared commitment to advancing health care in Howard County.
As the only hospital in Howard County, JHHCMC plays an essential role in the health and well-being of our community. Over the years, we have been proud to support its efforts to meet growing patient needs and deliver exceptional care close to home, with investments in behavioral health, emergency care, maternal-child services, and most recently, the expansion of the Observation Unit.
When it opens in December, this renovated space will increase observation capacity from 17 beds to 46, creating space to care for the number of patients who typically wait in the emergency department each day. For many patients and families, that means a more comfortable place to receive care during an often-difficult time, and for the hospital, a greater ability to meet the needs of the community. It is also the kind of meaningful, lasting difference that Bill Kahlert had in mind when he founded The Kahlert Foundation in 1991, and we are proud to continue that legacy. In recognition of The Kahlert Foundation’s long-standing support of JHHCMC, the hospital dedicated The Kahlert Foundation building on its campus.
It has been exciting to follow the project’s progress throughout construction, and we look forward to the impact it will have on those it serves for years to come.
To learn more about our commitment to advancing health care in the communities we serve, and about the partners and projects we support, we invite you to visit our Health Care focus area.
