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Health Encyclopedia

At Franklin Square Hospital Center, we believe an informed patient is one of the essential ingredients to better health and healing. That’s why we’ve provided this patient-friendly health information resource.

The health information on A.D.A.M. is not intended to replace the advice of licensed medical professionals. Serious health concerns should be discussed with your personal physician. To find a doctor at Franklin Square, please call 443-777-7900.

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Health Centers

Read in-depth prevention tips, diagnosis and treatment information, breaking health news and more. 

  • Cancer
  • Heart
  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatrics 
  • Pregnancy
  • Seniors
  • Women
  • Health Risk Assessments

    Take one of 16 Health Risk Assessments to get recommendations based on your specific health risks:

    Conditions

    Lifestyle

    Care Guides

    Care Guides provide step-by-step information on living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and more. 


     

    Health Encyclopedia

    The Health Encyclopedia is a continuously updated database of more than 1,600 diseases and conditions, injuries, symptoms, medical tests and surgeries.

    Wellness Tools

    Try these Wellness Tools — interactive calculators to help track and evaluate the following: 

  • Body Mass Index
  • Calorie Burner
  • Target Heart Rate
  • Drug Database 

    Drug Notes contains up-to-date information about generic and brand name medications. Includes instructions on how to take medications, side effects and more.

    Drug Interactions helps consumers check for interactions between prescription drugs, over the counter medications, and supplements.