Named one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals, Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) is located in Annapolis, Maryland. It serves the residents of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and the surrounding region. The private non-profit hospital is an offshoot of Anne Arundel Health System, Inc. Its mission is to enhance the health status of the people they serve by providing compassionate and high quality services. Founded in 1902 as The Annapolis Emergency Hospital, Anne Arundel Medical Center is licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Health Care Organizations. For patients’ convenience, the medical center offers diagnostics centers throughout Anne Arundel County. Using the latest technology, the DeCesaris Cancer Institute at AAMC offers world-class cancer treatment. Cancer services at AAMC include treatment of Breast Cancer, Thoracic Oncology, the Prostate Program, and Radiation Oncology. The AAMC Brain Center provides advanced treatment for brain injuries and disorders. The medical center has separate units for the treatment of vascular disease, Joint Replacement Surgery, and Spine Surgery. The Women’s Center provides a wide range of services including primary care, maternity, newborn care, breast health services, and menopausal gynecology. Cardiac Care, Alcohol and Drug addiction treatment, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Infusion Services, Neurosurgery, Respiratory Services, Pain Management, and Pediatrics are additional services. Through wellness programs, a wide variety of educational seminars, exercise and stress-reduction classes, and health-related special events are offered. As an acute care facility, the medical center provides cost-effective, personal health care services to patients.