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Dr. Ashanti Woods – Pediatrics – Baltimore, MD Dr. Ashanti Woods specializes in general pediatrics at Mercy Family Care Physicians in Baltimore. He offers pediatric care at each stage of his patients' childhoods, from newborn through adolescence.

Ashanti Woods, M.D., FAAP, specializing in general pediatrics at Mercy Family Care Physicians in Baltimore, will appear live on the #FOX45 Morning Show tomorrow, Thurs., March 12th at 8:45 a.m. to discuss how #daylightsavings time can impact your child's health. mdmercy.com/find-a-docto...

Medical Alert: Reasons why breast cancer rates are increasing In this Medical Alert segment, over the next two decades breast cancer cases are expected to increase around the world.

New research reveals that #breastcancer cases among women worldwide are estimated to reach +3.5 million by 2050. Dr. Sandy Kotiah, Director, The Neuroendocrine Tumor Center at Mercy, appeared live on #WBAL-TV11 News this past Sunday to discuss. @wbaltv11.bsky.social www.wbaltv.com/article/medi...

Doctor explains serious consequences linked to mumps A Baltimore doctor is warning of serious consequences associated with mumps as cases increase in Maryland.

#Mumps cases are on the rise in MD, w/state health dept reporting 26 confirmed & probable cases as of 2/19/26. Ashanti Woods, M.D., FAAP, specializing in general pediatrics at Mercy Family Care Physicians, discusses on #WBAL-TV11 News. @wbaltv11.bsky.social www.wbaltv.com/article/heal...

Jaelyn Heyliger, PA-C, - Certified Physician Assistant - Mercy - Baltimore Jaelyn Heyliger, PA-C, is a Certified Physician Assistant with Mercy Personal Physicians Downtown.

#Menopause can cause a rise in "bad" LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while decreasing "good" HDL #cholesterol due to dropping #estrogen levels. Tune in "The Woman's Doctor" Mon., March 9th at 5:25 p.m. as Mercy's Jaelyn Heyliger, PA-C, appears on #WBAL-TV11 to discuss.
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National Social Work Month is celebrated every March to honor the contributions of social workers, noting the profession's impact on health care, mental health, & community well-being. Many thanks to all the Mercy social workers for their efforts in helping patients and their families. #socialworker

Episode 2: Meeting of Medical Minds - Dr. Ann Peters and Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell YouTube video by Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore

March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. In this segment of MEETING OF MEDICAL MINDS, we learn of the efforts of 19th century figure Elizabeth Blackwell, first women in the U.S. to earn a medical degree:
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Mercy Medical Center: GLP-1 medications and diabetes management in women Diabetes can be particularly debilitating in older women, but Nurse Practitioner Jenepher Piper explains some of the new treatment options available to help manage blood sugar.

#Diabetes can be particularly debilitating in older women. Jenepher K. Piper, MSN, CRNP, specializing in Family Medicine at Mercy Personal Physicians at Hunt Valley, appeared on #WBAL-TV11 to discuss new treatment options for managing blood sugar. @wbaltv11.bsky.social www.wbaltv.com/article/merc...

Jenepher Piper, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner - Hunt Valley Jenepher Piper, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner serving the communities of Hunt Valley, Cockeysville and Northern Baltimore County.

Jenepher K. Piper, MSN, CRNP, specializing in Family Medicine at Mercy Personal Physicians at Hunt Valley, appears live in-studio tomorrow morning, Sat.,March 7th at 9:05am on #WBAL-TV11’s “Woman’s Doctor” segment to discuss “#Diabetes in Women: What You Need to Know”.
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ATTENTION HEALTH/MEDICAL MEDIA...Dan Collins here, Sr Director, Media Relations, Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, your "one stop shop" for experts/interviews re: women's health, orthopedics, cancer, digestive health, etc.
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Mercy Medical Center Presents Actors Portraying Key Figures from Medical History in Limited Online Series, “Meeting of Medical Minds” – Baltimore, MD Mercy practicing physicians participate in the series presented in conjunction with MMC and Mercy High School’s Women in Medicine Program.

Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore has announced the launch of "Meeting of Medical Minds", a limited video series in cooperation with #MercyHighSchool featuring 4 episodes that examine social and health issues from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
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Castle Connolly Names Mercy Top Hospital - Mercy - Baltimore - MD Castle Connolly also recognized 24 Mercy Physicians as "TOP DOCTORS'" earning Accolades in Treatment of Cancer, Orthopedics, and Women's Health.

Castle Connolly, a healthcare research and information company, has named Mercy Medical Center a “Top Hospital” in Maryland, earning a state-level excellence-in-specialty award for Oncology, & state-level procedure-specific excellence in #Mastectomy. #cancertreatment
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Meeting of Medical Minds - YouTube Mercy Medical Center has announced the launch of Meeting of Medical Minds, a limited video series featuring four one-hour episodes that examine social and he...

The limited video series, MEETING OF MEDICAL MINDS, developed by Mercy Medical Center in cooperation with Mercy High School and the "Women in Medicine" program, is now live on Youtube!
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Survey shows almost 20% of women over 65 are diagnosed with diabetes About 19% of women 65 and older have been diagnosed with diabetes, a national health interview study indicates.

About 19% of women 65+ have been diagnosed w/diabetes, a health interview study indicates. Elizabeth Miller, CRNP, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner w/Mercy Personal Physicians at Ellicott City, offers insights on "The Woman's Doctor". @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Survey shows almost 20% of women over 65 are diagnosed with diabetes About 19% of women 65 and older have been diagnosed with diabetes, a national health interview study indicates.

Women with #diabetes have a higher risk of getting a yeast or urinary tract infection. Tune in #WBAL-TV11 Mon., March 2nd at 5:25 p.m. as Elizabeth Miller, CRNP, w/Mercy Personal Physicians at Ellicott City, discusses on "The Woman's Doctor". @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Does Women's Pain Last Longer Than Men's? A New Study Explains Why This Might Be New research suggests why women are more prone to chronic pain. Here's what it uncovered.

Everyone experiences #pain, but different factors can influence how long it lasts, according to Mercy's Harrison Linder, MD, a pain management specialist. “At a biological level, men and women are ruled by distinct #hormones,” he says. -- WOMEN'S HEALTH
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Woman's Doctor: Know the symptoms of meningioma, a brain tumor A meningioma grows inside the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It's the most common type of tumor in the head. Dr. Jon McIver, a neurosurgeon with Mercy Medical Center, said he sees ...

A type of brain tumor, meningiomas are more common in women. Tune in #WBAL-TV11, Sat., Feb. 28th at 9:05 a.m. as neurosurgeon Dr. Jon McIver of The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center at Mercy, appears on “The Woman’s Doctor” to discuss. @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Mercy Medical Center: Understanding cancer and family history Consistent cancer screenings are the best way to improve treatment outcomes, especially for patients with a family history of cancer. Mercy Medical Center Nurse Practitioner Melissa Rieben explains:

Consistent #cancer screenings are among the best ways to improve treatment outcomes. Melissa Rieben, CRNP, Mercy Personal Physicians (MPP) at Ellicott City, explains (Melissa will begin seeing patients at MPP at Glen Burnie 6/2026). @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Tune in to MEDOSCOPY (Feb. 2026) tonight at 5:30 p.m. on Facebook Watch via Mercy Medical Center’s Facebook page!
This month: Health Outreach Baltimore (#HOB), a 10-year partnership w/Loyola University Maryland connecting families to vital resources. Here's a preview (Part 2 airs tomorrow) #WeAre150

Baltimore health expert explains how perimenopause impacts women A Baltimore health expert is weighing in as more and more women are beginning to talk about perimenopause.

During #perimenopause, #estrogen rises and falls, leading to symptoms such as #hotflashes, trouble sleeping and vaginal dryness. Tangela Anderson Tull, M.D., OB/GYN, w/The Family Childbirth & Children's Center at Mercy, appeared this month on #WJZ-TV13 to discuss: www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/ne...

Shoulder Seminar - Dr. Gregory Gasbarro - Shoulder Surgeon - Hayfields Country Club - Cockeysville - Mercy - MD Join Mercy orthopedic shoulder surgeon Dr. Gregory Gasbarro for a free seminar discussing treatment for shoulder pain.

Mercy Medical Center shoulder surgeon Dr. Gregory Gasbarro will discuss causes of #shoulderpain and minimally invasive treatment options, at a free seminar, Thurs., March 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hayfields Country Club, 700 Hayfields Road, Cockeysville, MD. To register:
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Scientists Say This Surprising Factor May Predict How Long You’ll Live Here's the deal.

"It’s also crucial to visit your doctor regularly to stay on top of any health conditions that may pop up, whether due to your genetics or lifestyle, says Janet O’Mahony, M.D., an internist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD." -- #PREVENTION
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Dr. Jon McIver - Neurosurgeon - Brain and Spine Surgeon in Baltimore - Mercy Dr. Jon McIver is a Board Certified, Fellowship-trained neurosurgeon at The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center at Mercy in Baltimore, Maryland.

Meningiomas are the most common primary #braintumor, occurring 2-4X more often in women than men. To learn more, tune in #WBAL-TV11 tonight, 2/23, 5:25pm as Mercy neurosurgeon Dr. Jon McIver appears on "The Woman's Doctor" to discuss. #meningioma @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Mercy Medical Center has received word that the 150-year-old Catholic hospital had earned the coveted “#Magnet®” recognition with distinction from the American #Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC). Mercy is one of only 75 hospitals in the U.S. to earn #Magnet-with-distinction, an elite status.

Be proactive when considering screening for cancer symptoms While some cancers are hereditary, screening for symptoms can help maintain health.

Tune in #WBAL-TV11 tomorrow morning, Sat., Feb. 21st at 7:35 a.m. as Melissa Rieben, CRNP, Mercy Personal Physicians at Ellicott City, appears live in-studio on “The Woman’s Doctor” to discuss steps you can take to reduce cancer risk. @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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‘She Makes Peace with Pain’: Why Lindsey Vonn's Mental Health Coach Says She's 'One of One' Vonn is set to compete in the Olympics with a fully ruptured ACL.

“The ACL is the most important ligament in the knee for stability,” says John-Paul Rue, MD, an orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. -- Women's Health #ACLinjury #sportsmedicine #orthopedics #Olympics #LindseyVonn
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Woman's Doctor: Surgeon explains microsurgery, and the potential for remote operation in the future Dr. Ryan Katz from Mercy Medical Center joins Jenyne Donaldson to discuss how microsurgery works when applied to the complex and delicate system of the hand.

How does vascular #microsurgery work when applied to the complex and delicate system of the hand? Mercy’s Ryan Katz, M.D.,hand surgeon specializing in #plasticsurgery of the upper extremities, appeared live at #WBAL-TV11 on Feb. 14th to discuss on “The Woman’s Doctor”. www.wbaltv.com/article/merc...

Mercy Medical Center Named Among Top Mid-Size Employers by Forbes Magazine for 2026 Mercy is the only Maryland hospital named to the mid-size employer list.

Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore has been ranked as one of 500 top midsize employers (1,000-5,000 employees) in the U.S. for 2026 by Forbes magazine, 7th time Mercy has received this distinction. Mercy was the only MD hospital to be so honored. #Forbes #TopEmployers2026
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The latest issue of THE BALTIMORE BEACON has "hit the streets" and is also available online at the link below. Check out my review of DAWN now at the Everyman Theatre! Powerful show!
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The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® (IOQ) bariatric facility for treating individuals living with morbid or extreme #obesity. Facilities achieve IOQ status by consistently delivering safe, effective care. #weightloss