Prospective residents can rest assured that they’ll have access to a high standard of healthcare in Baltimore. The city is home to the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Medical Center, whose R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is recognised as a global leader in trauma care. Pharmacies are readily available throughout Baltimore, although 24-hour locations have become less common in recent years – it’s worth checking hours in advance.
The cost of healthcare in Baltimore is high, as it is across the United States, so those moving to the city should make sure they have comprehensive health insurance in place. The Baltimore City Health Department also offers several free and low-cost healthcare services to qualifying residents.
The best known of these is the Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP), which provides healthcare to pregnant women and children from low-income households.
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Below is a list of recommended hospitals in the Baltimore metro area.
Hospitals in Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Website: www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Address: 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Website: www.medstarhealth.org/locations/medstar-union-memorial-hospital
Address: 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore
Mercy Medical Center
Website: www.mdmercy.com
Address: 345 St Paul Pl, Baltimore
University of Maryland Medical Center
Website: www.umms.org
Address: 22 South Greene St, Baltimore
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Website: www.umms.org
Address: 7601 Osler Drive, Towson
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Website: www.gbmc.org
Address: 6701 N Charles St, Towson