Behind the Scenes at Howard County Hospital with Kirsten Baier

What does it take to fund the growing healthcare needs of an entire community? Kirsten

Baier, Vice President of the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation, joins

Linda Ostovitz to discuss the critical role philanthropy plays in healthcare and why

fundraising is essential to improving patient care, expanding services, and supporting

hospital growth.

Drawing from her experience in nonprofit development, public health, and healthcare

philanthropy, Kirsten shares how donor relationships are built, how charitable investments

help fund major projects, and why transparency and community engagement are key to

successful fundraising. She also explains Maryland’s unique hospital reimbursement model,

the challenges facing modern healthcare systems, and how community support helps bridge

the gap between growing demand and available resources.

Whether you are a nonprofit leader, healthcare professional, philanthropist, business