Howard County General Hospital will hold “Managing Joint Pain: When is it Time to Consider Joint Replacement?” virtually on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m. Johns Hopkins orthopedic surgeon Dr. Savya Thakkar will discuss joint pain and movement, ways to manage hip and knee pain and the newest treatment options for increasing comfort and mobility.

To register for the free seminar, visit HCGH.org/events.

About Howard County General Hospital

Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is a not-for-profit health care provider with 225 licensed beds located in Columbia, Maryland. A comprehensive, acute-care medical center, Howard County General offers a full range of services, from neonatal care and oncology to outpatient treatment and critical care.

The hospital has a professional staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, representing more than 100 specialties and subspecialties; a workforce of more than 1,800 individuals and over 370 volunteers.