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2013

Susan Reimer: Angelina Jolie starts the breast cancer conversation
05/17/2013
Bradenton Herald – Online
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"Tell Jessie to take a deep breath," said oncologist Kathy Helzlsouer, director of the Prevention and Research Center at Mercy Medical Center and a pioneer in breast cancer research and the role of genetic testing.

More Women Expected To Be Proactive Following Angelina Jolie Double Mastectomy
05/15/2013
WJZ-TV - Online
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With Angelina Jolie's very personal decision to undergo a double mastectomy, cancer centers across the U.S. and in Baltimore are expecting to hear from more women who are ready to take their health into their own hands. At the breast center at Mercy Medical Center, the staff is expecting to hear from more women feeling empowered by Angelina Jolie's decision to be incredibly proactive about her health. “For any individual, the best thing is to be proactive,” said Dr. Gauri Bedi, Mercy Medical Center.

ADHD in Kids Tied to Adult Obesity
05/20/2013
MedPage Today
"We are paying attention to obesity more and more these days. It would make a lot of sense to perhaps emphasize that issue with boys who have ADHD as they move into adulthood, no matter what," Charles Shubin, MD, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, told MedPage Today.

Does Breast Cancer Run in Your Family?
05/14/2013
iVillage
"People can have this gene change and never have cancer," says Kathy Helzlsouer, M.D., director of the Prevention and Research Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. "About 10 percent of breast cancers are inherited, and of those, about half are due to a gene change in BRCA1 or BRCA2. The other half of suspected inherited types of cancer is not currently explained." People without the BRCA gene can still develop breast cancer.

Jennifer Dupree Joins Stella Maris As Community Liaison Manager
05/16/2013
Citybizlist Philadelphia
Jennifer Dupree has joined Stella Maris as Community Liaison Manager for Hospice and Home Care.

More Women Expected To Be Proactive Following Angelina Jolie ...
CBS Local
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With Angelina Jolie's very personal decision, ... At the breast center at Mercy Medical Center, the staff is expecting to hear from more ...

New moms connect on local Internet forums
05/11/2013
Baltimore Sun - Online
…Pena-Ariet belongs to the Facebook group founded last summer by Dorman and a small group of women, including Lara Snyder, who met at a weekly meeting for new moms held at Mercy Medical Center…

4 tips para pasar rápidamente de mamá a mamacita
05/10/2013
Chris Weigant
4 tips para pasar rápidamente de mamá a mamacita
Por qué lo necesitas?:</strong> "El embarazo y el período postparto tienden a causar estos problemas," comenta la doctora Dana Simpler, quien es internista en el Mercy Medical Center, en Baltimore.

Women In Business 2013 | Baltimore magazine | View Clip
05/09/2013
Baltimore Magazine - Online
Women In Business 2013
Dr. Sheri Rowen's ophthalmology and cosmetic-surgery practice specializes in state-of-the-art techniques. What sets you apart from the competition? In addition to, the relationships and personal customization for treatments for her patients

12 health obsessions that backfire: When good habits go bad
05/07/2013
Msn com
By Linda Melone for MSN Healthy Living
© MSN Healthy Living
Colonics (a procedure used to flush out the intestines) made the news recently when a couple admitted to being "addicted" to coffee colonics, often performing them four times a day. The problem is, no scientific evidence supports any health claims made about coffee enemas, says Dr. Richard Desi, gastroenterologist with the Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore. "The thought is that coffee enemas 'detoxify' the colon and improve overall health." Complications from colonics in general include perforation of the colon, diarrhea, colitis, electrolyte imbalance and infections

Triathlons for kids becoming more popular
05/03/2013
Bangor Daily News - Online
…Still, kids should take some precautions when competing in triathlons, just as with any other sport, said Dr. Ashanti Woods, a pediatrician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. That means staying hydrated, wearing bike helmets and being careful not to overtrain. It is also a good idea to stretch after competing, he said…

Church a strong supporter of stem-cell research, just not with embryos
05/03/2013
Catholic Review - Online
…Research is also under way in Maryland hospitals, including The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland. At Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Craig Vander Kolk is researching how adult stem cells in fat can improve breast and facial reconstruction. Currently, his research is solely supported by his department at Mercy….

Stella Maris Celebrates 60 Years Of Service And 30 Years Of Hospice
05/03/2013
CBS Baltimore
This year marks 60 years of Stella Maris serving the needs of the Greater Baltimore community. Stella Maris has been a leader in providing care for elders, with services including senior living facilities, home care, long-term care, rehabilitation, dementia care, as well as a full-service senior day center

Mom uses her dogs to bring joy to the lives of others
05/03/2013
Baltimore Sun - Online
To say that my mom is into dogs, boxers specifically, would be an understatement. And while she's been successful in breeding her dogs and promoting the breed, it's her non-boxer work that makes me most proud of her. For the last 12 years, my mom has been spending a few hours every Thursday at Stella Maris, a nursing home, rehab center and hospice care center in Timonium, bringing her dogs to people who need some cheering up

What's New in Flax? -- We're Glad You Asked
05/02/2013
Today's Dietitian - Online
Today's Dietitian
Lignans: “Flaxseed contains a high percentage of lignans, phytochemicals that have been found to be beneficial to health,” says Alison Massey, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, a clinical dietitian and diabetes educator at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.

A Days' Worth of Clean Eating Meals and Snacks - A Day in My Diet: Clean Eating Expert Alison Massey - Shape Magazine
05/02/2013
Shape Magazine - Online
We asked Alison Massey, a registered dietitian at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, to photograph an entire days' worth of clean meals and snacks and to explain the thinking behind her choices. Click through to see her visual food journal!

Healing Power of Music...
05/01/2013
Baltimore Magazine - Online
Events
Healing Power of Music Benefit Concert
WHEN
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 2:30pm
WHERE
The Maryland State Boychoir Center for the Arts
3400 Norman Ave.
Baltimore, MD
DETAILS
The choir will perform to raise money for Mercy Medical Center's Cancer Recovery Program.

Doctor: How to stay healthy and illness-free when traveling abroad
By Linda Childers, InsWeb.com
April 24, 2013
InsWeb.com
Traveling abroad can be a dream come true, until a case of dehydration or diarrhea turns your vacation into a living nightmare.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that half of all Americans who travel for two weeks or more outside the United States will become ill. The good news is that putting your health at the top of your travel checklist can help ensure that a hospital visit doesn’t detour your much-anticipated trip.
Dr. Michael Zimring, director of the Center for Wilderness and Travel Medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and author of “Healthy Travel: Don’t Travel Without It,” shared with InsWeb.com his advice for staying healthy while traveling abroad.

Living in the 'Stroke Belt' During Youth May Increase Later Stroke Risk
High-calorie cuisine, a larger population of African-Americans living in the South, and higher rates of poverty might be contributing factors to adolescent vulnerability to future stroke risk.
EVERYDAYHEALTH.com
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2013
By Jeffrey Kopman, Everyday Health Staff Writer
“The South is more impoverished [than the rest of the country], which is linked to poor nutrition, and is a predisposition for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure,” said Michael Sellman, MD, Chief of Neurology at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Docs: Cinnamon Challenge prank dangerous, deadly
Teen describes getting collapsed lung from experience
WBAL-TV11 News
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
"Some of my physician friends have told me that they have seen cases of this locally," said Mercy Medical Center's Dr. Marc Leavey, who explained that the effects can be fatal.

Jobs that comfort, jobs that strengthen
04/21/2013
Baltimore Sun
Neonatal intensive care unit nurse
Tracy Mahmoud, an NICU nurse at Mercy Medical Center, has been a nurse for four and a half years. She talks about her career here…

Every dog (and tortoise) has its day at March for the Animals
04/23/2013
Baltimore Sun – Online
Mercy Hospital anesthesiologist Katie Amundson, of Annapolis, who weighs 103 pounds, held on for dear life to her Newfoundlands, Simon, 125 pounds, and Maggie, 100 pounds. "I'm a Newfoundland, not a St. Bernard," read her T-shirt, which gave detailed information about the dogs.

Chang joins Mercy neurosurgical group
04/18/2013
Daily Record - Online, The
Chang joins Mercy neurosurgical group
Posted on April 18, 2013, 1:12 pm, by Daily Record Staff.
Dr. Louis Chang has joined The Central Maryland Neurosurgical Associates at Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Chang provides a full array of neurosurgical treatment and specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures of the spine…

Surgery or Drugs to Address GERD?
04/18/2013
QualityHealth.com
"If you take a medicine that controls your symptoms and you're doing fine on it, then that would be your best solution," says Richard Desi, MD, of the Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. "It's not a one-size-fits-all solution. There are people that don't want to take medications, but there are a lot of people that do."

Alleviating GERD With Surgery: When to Talk to Your Doctor
04/18/2013
QualityHealth.com
Unfortunately, if you're not able to control symptoms with medication, you may not respond well to the surgery. On the flip side, if you're taking daily medication to relieve your heartburn symptoms, you may be a good candidate for surgery, says Richard Desi, MD, the Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. He says the ideal patient is someone who is able to control symptoms with medication, but if they go off the medication, their symptoms will keep coming back.

RT @4Hypertension: Hypertension risks may not end after pregnancy | Maryland News ...: Dr. Robert Atlas of Mercy Medical Center
04/18/2013
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04/18/2013
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Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy Sex
04/17/2013
Parents - Online
What's safe, what's not, plus the best expert advice and real-mom tips to make pregnancy sex as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. By Norine Dworkin-McDaniel from American Baby
…Absolutely, obstetricians say. If your pregnancy is uncomplicated, and you feel up to it, you can dance in the sheets until your water breaks. "Men often feel a little ignored because everything is so centered on the baby, so we encourage couples to have sex because it helps keep them bonded," says Terry Hoffman, MD, an ob-gyn at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.

Probiotic Action Shares New Insight on Why Adult Acne May Affect ...
Virtual-Strategy Magazine
Recently Dr. Janet Lin of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore gave insight to new observations that some cases of acne are worsened by hormone imbalances.

Downtown Baltimore's Preston Gardens getting $3.5M upgrade
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Preston Gardens, the two-level patch of green space facing Mercy Medical Center in downtown Baltimore, is getting a $3.5 million facelift and expansion to ...

Free RX:Doctors: Type 2 diabetes can be reversed: Mercy Medical Center endocrinologist Dr. Ambe...
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Marissa Smith:#SKIN CARE: Dr. Carmen Farrior on acne: Mercy Medical Center Dr. Carmen Farrior discusses treatments...
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Your skin can say a lot about health
Hindustan Times - Entertainment | 04/09/13 04:29
Your skin can be a crucial early-warning system for a range of health problems, according to doctors. They said signs of brittle bones, diabetes and vitamin deficiencies may surface on skin before other symptoms appears, the Huffington Post reported.
...also could be a sign of diabetes, said dermatologist Janet Lin of Baltimore''s Mercy Medical Center. Thyroid gland is responsible for hormones...

Supermarket stumpers: Playing the nutrition label game
Delawareonline.com | 04/08/13 23:59
...to trick you, said Dr. Dana Simpler, a primary care physician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Md., who uses diet as part of the treatment...

Hormones are common cause of acne says US doctor
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According to a medical practitioner from Baltimore, Maryland, the problem can ... But, says Dr Janet Lin of the city's Mercy Medical Center, when such cases ...

Protecting your peepers: How to keep your eyes healthy
Mother Nature Network | 04/04/13 17:14
...flow explains Sheri Rowen, M.D, a cataract and LASIK surgeon with Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Plus, women with a BMI of over 30 are 36...

Pulse Oximetry Moves Ahead
04/04/2013
RT for Decision Makers in Respiratory Care - Online
Pulse oximetry is also used widely at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore for all patients, regardless of age, illness, or condition. “Respiratory therapists use it to gauge how well a treatment is working or is appropriate. It's an assessment tool,” said Kim Griffin, BS, CRTT. “Pulse oximetry is in continuous use in the ICU, NICU, emergency room, and recovery. It's a built-in monitoring system and is also used continuously for medical procedures in the operating room. This has become standard and is used throughout the hospital. It gives us a quick snapshot of a patient's oxygenation status.”

Travel dilemmas: Flying to China, but preferably not nonstop
Pantagraph.com (AP) | 03/31/13 13:21
...you, said Dr. Michael Zimring, director of travel medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and author of Healthy Travel: Don t Travel Without...

Mercy Medical Center ICU receives silver-level Beacon Award
03/31/2013
Nurse.com
ICU staff, pictured, at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore received a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence.

Maryland hospitals target acquisitions of primary care practices
Baltimore Business Journal
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, for example, wants to recruit between 10 and ... Mercy Medical Center wants to open a new primary care hub in Glen Burnie...

Program Seeks 500 Jobs for City Youth
North Baltimore Patch | 03/25/13 00:26
...have pledged to hire at least one youth this summer: Baltimore Convention Center Charm City Yoga Mercy Medical Center Stifel Nicolaus & Company...

9 Months, 9 Symptoms: What Pregnancy Really Feels Like
Yahoo! Maktoob News | 03/20/13 10:01
If you've never been through it before — or if you're a man and thus immune — it's hard to imagine what it feels like to be pregnant. But the urge to know is clearly strong.
...to three days," said Terry Hoffman, an OB/GYN at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Pregnancy tests detect these HCG levels, which eventually...

Kid triathlons becoming more popular
The Baltimore Sun | 03/20/13 02:24
Running-swimming-biking competitions draw racers as young as 7
...any other sport, said Dr. Ashanti Woods, a pediatrician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. That means staying hydrated, wearing bike helmets..

Traveling for COPD Patients From Oxygen to Medications, Everything People with COPD Need
LifeScript | 03/19/13 22:19
Taking a trip is stressful for anyone, let alone someone with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Difficulty breathing can pose a number of problems – from carting around oxygen to dodging allergens and sick travelers.
...Michael Zimring, M.D., director of Travel Medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. COPD patients are also more susceptible to pneumonia ,

What Pregnancy Feels Like: 9 Symptoms Explained
The Huffington Post | 03/19/13 12:39
By: Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer Published: 03/19/2013 07:11 AM EDT on LiveScience If you've never been through it before — or if you're a man and thus immune — it's hard to imagine what it feels like to be pregnant.
...to three days," said Terry Hoffman, an OB/GYN at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Pregnancy tests detect these HCG levels, which eventually...

9 Months, 9 Symptoms: What Pregnancy Really Feels Like
Yahoo! News | 03/19/13 07:35
If you've never been through it before — or if you're a man and thus immune — it's hard to imagine what it feels like to be pregnant. But the urge to know is clearly strong.
...to three days," said Terry Hoffman, an OB/GYN at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Pregnancy tests detect these HCG levels, which eventually...

Nutrition Debate: Should You Be Juicing?
Men's Fitness | 03/18/13 14:28
Can fruit and vegetable juices really sharpen your edge and turbocharge vitality? We got our MF experts to weigh in on the trend—and tell you how to do it right.
points out Kelly O Connor, RD, LDN, a registered dietician at Baltimore -based Mercy Medical Center. Taking that into account, these best bets...

9 Months, 9 Symptoms: What Pregnancy Really Feels Like
LiveScience | 03/18/13 10:23
If you've never been through it before — or if you're a man and thus immune — it's hard to imagine what it feels like to be pregnant. But the urge to know is clearly strong.
...to three days," said Terry Hoffman, an OB/GYN at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Pregnancy tests detect these HCG levels, which eventually...

Baltimore's population up, following decades of loss
03/14/2013
Baltimore Sun - Online
Baltimore's population up, following decades of loss
City gained 1,100 people in 12 months, according to U.S. Census Bureau
Chase Bland was born Monday at Mercy Hospital. He is the first child for Chanelle and William Bland. They live downtown, and are part of a baby boom trend in Baltimore City. ( Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun /March 13, 2013)

How Food Affects Blood Sugar
Before It's News | 03/14/13 14:52
(Before It's News) If you or a loved one has diabetes, you know how important it is to stay in control of your blood glucose (sugar). Normally, the body is able to regulate blood glucose levels effectively by producing more or less insulin, a hormone that helps to effectively control blood sugar.
RD, a certified diabetes educator at the Center for Endocrinology at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. In some people with diabetes , insulin...

Boosting Lung Capacity: Doctor's Advice to Pope and Others
Newsmax | 03/14/13 14:15
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio’s elevation to Pope Francis has focused attention on what experts say is an often-overlooked but common medical problem: reduced lung function.
...day, said William Randall, M.D., pulmonary specialist with Mercy Medical Center s Lutherville Personal Physician s Group in Baltimore , Md. Conditions...

Lung Removal Won’t Hinder New Pope, Doctors Say
Newsmax | 03/14/13 09:32
Pope Francis begins his papacy in apparent good health, but the 76-year-old Catholic leader has one unusual medical condition: He has just one lung. As a teenager, one of his lungs was removed because of an infection.
...life, agreed William Randall, M.D., pulmonary specialist with Mercy Medical Center s Lutherville Personal Physician s Group in Baltimore , Md. Jorge...

Body Odour: How To Fix Smelly Feet, Armpits, Hair And More
Huffington Post - Canada
Everydayhealth.com
When your feet sweat or get wet, bacteria build up and cause odour, says Kelly Geoghan, DPM, a podiatrist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.

Massage for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
EVERYDAYHEALTH.com
Ahh…who doesn't love a soothing massage? What's more, the right type of touch can also ease fibromyalgia pain.
By Elizabeth Shimer Bowers
“Massage can bring a lot of benefits to fibromyalgia patients in terms of alleviating the pain and discomfort associated with the condition,” says Salifou N. Bishop, a licensed clinical massage therapist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore who treats people with fibromyalgia

Braces and in some rare cases, surgery still for people with scoliosis
The Frederick News-Post | 03/05/13 02:42
As a teenager, Donna Kraft didn't know what it was, but she knew she had difficulty breathing because her back was curved. Kraft, 58, said she'd been tested for scoliosis in elementary and middle school but it was not detected.
...organs, she said. In July 2009, she had surgery at the Maryland Spine Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore to correct the curves in her...

Expert Tips to Avoid Colds and Flu
LifeScript | 03/04/13 16:25
Don’t worry yourself sick avoiding colds and flu. Use these simple strategies to stay healthy... Americans get 1 billion colds each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
M.D., a board-certified internal medicine specialist at the Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Md. Studies show a clear benefit in preventing .

Prevent Colon Cancer by Assessing Your Risk 8 Signs of Colon Cancer and When It’s Time to See a Doc
LifeScript | 03/04/13 12:58
Afraid of getting a colonoscopy? The prep isn't as bad as you think – and the screening is more important than you know. Learn the risk factors to best prevent colon cancer in you or someone in your family.
...gastroenterologist at the Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. 2. You ve reached your golden...

Too Early To Test?
Fit Pregnancy | 03/04/13 12:04
Here are nine subtle clues that you might be pregnant.
...Perkins, M.D., an OB-GYN with A Woman s Choice at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Your heart also pumps faster, as it has to deliver extra...

Have a healthy vacation
Siouxland News | 03/04/13 09:24
Updated: Oct 16, 2012 03:53 PM EDT © Jupiterimages / Pixland / Thinkstock From Sniffle SolutionsMore Moms: Stop fears before they start Moms: Stop fears before they start There are steps you can take to avoid making yourself sick with worry -- for your sake and your child's.
...use the restroom about once an hour, says Dr. Michael Zimring of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and author of Healthy Travel. "When you get...

Safe Sun Protection
Arthritis Today | 03/04/13 07:34
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...sun-sensitive, says Oanh Lauring, MD, chief of dermatology at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. They need good sun protection all day long ,

Massage Could Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Many Years Young | 03/03/13 11:31
(Huffington Post) Massage therapy isn’t a substitute for your regular multiple sclerosis treatment, but it can help relieve muscle spasms, improve circulation, alleviate pain and reduce anxiety.
...of life," says Salif Bishop, LMT, a licensed clinical massage therapist who treats patients with MS at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore . Caro

ProfNet Experts Available on Nutrition Topics for National Nutrition Month
Melodika.net | 03/03/13 12:27
In light of March as National Nutrition Month, here are various experts from the ProfNet network that are available to discuss nutrition issues. If you are interested in interviewing any of the experts, please contact them via the contact information at the end of the listing.
...enabled to view it Dana Simpler, M.D. Primary Care Practitioner Mercy Medical Center Simpler is board-certified in internal medicine. A graduate of...

Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reverse?
02/26/2013
Everyday Health
"If someone with pre-diabetes or early type 2 diabetes were to lose weight and truly change their lifestyle , they might never have a problem with diabetes in their lifetime," notes Amber L. Taylor, MD, an endocrinologist who directs the Diabetes Center at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore. "It really has to do with how many insulin-producing beta cells they have left. Sometimes I liken the pancreas to an engine going uphill. If you lose the trailer — the extra fat — sometimes the engine can make it without help."

Hip Replacement Failure: Is it Sex-Related?
02/21/2013
Ivanhoe Broadcast - Online
However, Marc Hungerford, MD, Director of Joint Replacement and Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, believes that this study demonstrates a difference between a statistical study and a clinical one.

Area artist helps pioneer 3-D nipple tattoos for breast cancer patients
Cancer Kick | 02/14/13 10:14
After undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Lillie Shockney, the administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center, had nipple reconstruction — twice.
...reconstruction process, which includes several steps and is performed locally by Baltimore surgeons such as Dr. Bernard W. Chang at Mercy Medical...

Area artist helps pioneer 3-D nipple tattoos for breast cancer patients - baltimoresun.com
02/14/2013
Baltimore Sun - Online
By Mary Clare Fischer, The Baltimore Sun
Nipple tattoos are only one possible part of the breast reconstruction process, which includes several steps and is performed locally by Baltimore surgeons such as Dr. Bernard W. Chang at Mercy Medical Center .

8 acres at Spring Grove may become park
02/15/2013
Daily Record - Online, The
Feb 14, 2013
By: Melody Simmons
Mercy Medical Center's former main building turned 50 years old this month. At the time of construction, the building was considered “ultra modern,” according to the Catholic Review, with eight operating rooms and two labor and delivery floors. The Catholic Review reported this week that the facility is still in use today serving outpatient needs. Most of the medical focus at Mercy moved into a new 20-story building in 2010.

Stay Happy and Healthy When You Travel
January 28, 2013 by OceanHome
“The most efficient way to get immunizations is to start early, says Dr. Michael Zimring, a Baltimore-based travel medicine expert and co-author of Healthy Travel: Don’t Travel Without It! (Basic Health Publications). “You should see a travel doctor at least six weeks before the start of the trip, but six months [in advance is best] if you want [immunization against] hepatitis B.” He notes that the most common travel diseases are hepatitis A, malaria, traveler’s diarrhea, and dengue fever, adding that most are prevented by or treated with pills.

100% Cure for Hepatitis C
02/12/2013
Exeter Patch
"We had never, ever imagined--even in our wildest dreams--we could treat hepatitis C so quickly, effectively and without serious side effects," said Paul Thuluvath, a physician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Md., who had six patients on the new treatment.

Prepare for emergencies before travel
Lansing State Journal (AP) | 02/09/13 10:14
Dealing with a medical emergency is difficult enough when you’re at home. When you’re traveling abroad, navigating another country’s health care system can be as painful as the illness or injury itself....heartache, says Michael Zimring, director of Travel Medicine at the Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and author of Healthy Travel : Don t Travel...

7 Foods to Buy—or DIY?
Shape Magazine | 02/08/13 12:08
Find out which pantry staples are cheaper and healthier to make yourself—and which ones to keep tossing in your grocery cart.
though. Luckily Alison Massey, R.D., a clinical dietitian at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, calculated the nutrition and cost of seven items...

Maryland Medicare waiver up in the air
02/09/2013
Washington Business Journal - Online
Mercy Health Services Chief Financial Officer John Topper must speculate as to the financial impact of Maryland's Medicare waiver. “We're guessing,” he says.

Commentary: Hattie Carroll, 50 years later
02/09/2013
Catholic Review - Online
Dr. George Miller, a retired ob-gyn who still serves Mercy in its pastoral care department, began his internship at Mercy in 1952 and served his residency there…

Re: Nano Armour - Virus prevention is better than cure
01/29/2013
KiasuParents
The virus attacks the stomach and intestines. Dr. Marc Leavey of Mercy Medical Center has already seen severe cases here in Maryland…

If Barbara Walters Can Get Chicken Pox, Can You?
AARP Blog | 01/30/13 14:12
It surprised a lot of people to learn that veteran TV journalist Barbara Walters, 83, has chicken pox. Many wondered if maybe she really had shingles, which is caused by the same virus re-appearing in older adults.
...always true, Marc Leavey, M.D., an internist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, told Newsmaxhealth. Experts with the Centers for Disease Control...

Telemundo Los Angeles, New York, Chicago
01/31/2013
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Una fiesta de Superbowl saludable
Telemundo Local
La dietista Alison Massey, especialista del Mercy Hospital de Baltimore (Maryland), elaboró una propuesta saludable pero igualmente sabrosa a los típicos platos de la fiesta de Superbowl para que sorprendas a tu familia y amigos:
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Super Bowl-Bound Baltimore Ravens Have Heavenly Help On Their Side
01/31/2013
CBS Baltimore
XLVII Coverage
BALTIMORE (WJZ)— If you're having even the slightest doubt about the Ravens winning the Super Bowl this Sunday, the Sisters of Mercy say “Don't!”

Outbreak Risk Grows As Norovirus Spreads
Before Its News
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013 13:44
Dr. Marc Leavey of Mercy Medical Center has already seen severe cases here in Maryland. "Patients are coming in with vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration. Older and younger. Many of them are getting so sick, we've had to put them in the hospital," Leavey said.

A Dangerous Strain Of Norovirus Spreads Through Maryland
CBS Baltimore | 01/28/13 23:19
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — We’re still coping with flu season but now there’s another outbreak of a highly contagious illness. A dangerous strain of norovirus is spreading fast.
...virus attacks the stomach and intestines. Dr. Marc Leavey of Mercy Medical Center has already seen severe cases here in Maryland. Patients are...

Foods, exercise key to boosting immune system
01/28/2013
WBAL TV
Mercy Medical Center's Dr. Marc I. Leavey said those who want to boost their immune systems need to begin with improving their lifestyles.

Maryland hospitals among Women?s Choice Award winners
01/28/2013
Nurse.com
Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore has received the Women?s Choice Award from WomenCertified, earning recognition among the 2012 America?s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, according to a news release. Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md., and The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore also were included on the WomenCertified list.

Maryland hospitals among Women’s Choice Award winners
Nurse.com | 01/28/13 06:20
Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore has received the Women’s Choice Award from WomenCertified, earning recognition among the 2012 America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, according to a news release.
Maryland hospitals among Women s Choice Award winners Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore has received the Women s Choice Award from WomenCertified ,

Oh, No: Sick and Abroad -- Now What?
Sci-Tech Today | 01/27/13 11:13
Travelers should spend as much or more time preparing for an emergency as they do for a great meal, experts advise. Travelers need insurance that includes emergency medical expenses and medical evacuation coverage -- and if you don't think your your employer's or health insurance company suffices, c
...heartache," says Michael Zimring, director of Travel Medicine at the Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and author of Healthy Travel : Don't Travel...

Prepare for emergencies before travel
Lansing State Journal (AP) | 01/27/13 09:38
Dealing with a medical emergency is difficult enough when you’re at home. When you’re traveling abroad, navigating another country’s health care system can be as painful as the illness or injury itself.
...heartache, says Michael Zimring, director of Travel Medicine at the Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and author of Healthy Travel : Don t Travel...

The Power of Pre-op and Surgical Checklists
NurseZone.com | 01/25/13 23:07
-Surgical teams learned several years ago that adhering to proven standards can improve safety and quality of care and employed checklists before starting a procedure to ensure nothing is missed.
MSN, ACNS-BS, CPAN, a clinical nurse specialist in perianesthesia at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. But I am concerned we sometimes over-use...

Hospital case studies point the way for Prince George's
Greater Greater Washington
In the case of both the vertical high rise addition to Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, with the 260-bed Bunting Center inpatient hospital on 1.5 acres, ...

If you are expecting a baby and live in the Baltimore area,......
facebook.com | 01/24/13 09:25
If you are expecting a baby and live in the Baltimore area, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD and Saint Agnes Hospital both are participating in the Cord for Life cord blood donation program. You can give the give of life twice, when you donate your baby’s cord blood. Start the donation process early by calling Cord for Life cord blood donation program @ 1 800 869 8608 or visit www.cordforlifefoundation.org Please share!

Vitamin infusions: Boost or bust?
01/23/2013
WJXT-TV - Online
David Riseberg, M.D., a medical oncologist from Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore said, “I think that if you eat a healthy diet, you can get all the vitamins you need. Intravenous vitamins for a healthy person to me, seems like a waste of money.”

Young people also weigh surgery to relieve ugly, painful bunions
01/22/2013
FOXNews.com
… This can include a different kind of padding in shoes, orthotic insoles and ensuring that you're wearing a shoe that is wide enough and not too high, says Gary Pichney, a surgical podiatrist at the Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. While such approaches can reduce discomfort and may prevent a bunion from getting worse, they don't correct the condition. Pichney says about half of his patients end up opting to do surgery.

Mercy Medical Center to leave two office spaces
01/22/2013
Herald-Mail - Online
At least 260 Mercy Medical Center employees will be relocated as the medical center seeks to save money by not renewing two office building leases.
Mercy expects to save $1.3 million by letting the leases expire on offices at Tide Point and 225 N. Calvert St. The decision was first reported by the Baltimore Business Journal.

Take Two Doses of Flu Hysteria and Call Me in the Morning by Lenore Skenazy on Creators.com
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Lenore Skenazy Opinion Columns - Take Two Doses of Flu Hysteria
If a pre-touched menu can contaminate the utensils, reasons Dr. Marc Leavey, a primary care physician at Baltimore's Mercy Hospital, "How did the utensils get to the table? Did the waiter touch them? Maybe you should bring your own utensils. Maybe the cook coughed on your food. Should you bring your own food? How crazy do you want to get?"

Alternative cancer care debate
01/17/2013
news4jax.com
WJXT-TV - Online
…But Dr. David Riseberg, a medical oncologist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, says vitamin infusions and IPT are unproven treatments.
“This is kind of on the edge, and there is really no good data to support its use,” said Riseberg. “I think you got to stick with where the science is.”
One small study did find 10 breast cancer patients who received IPT had smaller increases in tumor size than those on chemo. But the American Cancer Society says: “No scientific studies that show safety and effectiveness have been published in available peer-reviewed journals. These claims cannot be verified.”

Transplant recipient helps others embrace life
01/17/2013
Catholic Review – Online
..In addition to her faith, she finds strength in a monthly support group she leads at Mercy, where her hepatologist Dr. Paul Thuluvath is the medical director of The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease. When Dr. Thuluvath began treating her, he was part of the staff at Johns Hopkins. A former chief of hepatology at Johns Hopkins, Thuluvath joined Mercy in 2008. “I find it extremely useful,” Thuluvath said of patient support group. “Many people who attend say it's the best thing they've done.”…

Mercy Medical Center to vacate offices at Tide Point, North Calvert
Baltimore Business Journal
Mercy Medical Center plans to vacate two of its Baltimore City office locations, including Tide Point. Mercy Medical Center plans to pull out of two leased ...

1/18/2013 @ 18:30 - 4th Annual SOMD Jeopardy Tournament
01/15/2013
Southern Maryland Online
The event begins with a STEM student tournament followed by an adult tournament in which local companies sponsor representative employees. For information on sponsorship please contact Allen Skinner at caskinner@smcps.org. Proceeds from the event benefit the GMHS Engineering club and support research on the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis conducted at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.

On the Spot: Flying to China, but preferably not nonstop
01/15/2013
Imperial Valley Press – Online
KYTV-Online
Breaking up the trip is better for you, said Dr. Michael Zimring, director of travel medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and author of "Healthy Travel: Don't Travel Without It!" (although he acknowledges he would rather fly nonstop). For older travelers, that stop can ease some of the stress of the journey.

On the Spot: Flying to China, but preferably not nonstop
01/13/2013
Los Angeles Times - Online
Breaking up the trip is better for you, said Dr. Michael Zimring, director of travel medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and author of "Healthy Travel: Don't Travel Without It!" (although he acknowledges he would rather fly nonstop). For older travelers, that stop can ease some of the stress of the journey.

Flu declared epidemic by CDC
01/13/2013
Huntington Beach Independent – Online
KTUU-TV Online
Imperial Valley Press
Baltimore Sun
Flu declared epidemic by CDC
"We're seeing a lot of people. We have been very busy," said Dr. Stephen Schenkel, chief of emergency medicine at Baltimore's Mercy Medical Center , where doctors have stopped testing for the disease.

Blood clots can lead to stroke and even death if not caught early
01/10/2013
KTUU-TV - Online
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recently received a gag gift of protective headgear after she suffered a concussion and blood clot near her brain after a fall. While Clinton can now make light of the injuries, a blood clot can be a serious health risk that can lead to death. Dr. James L. Frazier, III, a neurosurgeon at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, talks about the dangers.

What women need to know
Business Mirror | 01/09/13 07:36
YOU shower, you wash your hair, you put on deodorant. But what about grooming for your more intimate area? How do you deal with vaginal odor? Should you douche? And just what is a bikini wax all about anyway? For many women, these issues are an important part of daily grooming.
Christine O’Connor,MD, director of adolescent gynecology and well woman care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Even products marketed specifically for the female...

Blood clots can lead to stroke and even death if not caught early
01/09/2013
Imperial Valley Press - Online
Dr. James L. Frazier III of Mercy Medical Center explains the dangers
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recently received a gag gift of protective headgear after she suffered a concussion and blood clot near her brain after a fall. While Clinton can now make light of the injuries, a blood clot can be a serious health risk that can lead to death. Dr. James L. Frazier, III, a neurosurgeon at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, talks about the dangers.

Let's Eat - January 2013
Eating Well Starts with Parents
By Kit Waskom Pollard
BALTIMORE’S CHILD Magazine
“I posed Baker’s “conundrum” to two local experts: Dr. Charles Shubin, director of pediatrics at Mercy Medical Center, and Dr. Maureen Black, a professor of pediatrics and director of the Growth and Nutrition Clinic at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.In theory, agree Black and Shubin, the basic principles of teaching children how to eat healthily are fairly straightforward: even picky eaters will eat healthy foods if parents handle mealtimes correctly. Again, easier said than done, but they offer advice on how to start. “Parents need to eat healthy,” asserts Shubin. “If the kid sees their parents eating junk, but they’re told not to, it doesn’t work.”

Blood clots can lead to stroke and even death if not caught early
Baltimore Sun
Dr. James L. Frazier, III, a neurosurgeon at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, talks about the dangers. What causes a blood clot to form in the brain?

Rice With a Side of Arsenic
01/07/2013
QualityHealth.com
"The risks associated with long-term exposure to high levels of arsenic include higher rates of some cancers and heart disease," explains Alison Massey, RD, CDE, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore…

Diabetes: Should You Tell Your Boss
01/04/2013
QualityHealth.com
"We definitely tell people who have Type 1 diabetes, or who have Type 2 diabetes and are on insulin, to let their employer know," says Kelly O'Connor, RD, LDN, CDE, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. "You may want to assure your co-workers that while you have everything under control, if there is any time when you're not feeling well, that you become shaky or disoriented, they may need to supply you with juice."

5 Pain-Fighting Foods
01/04/2013
Woman's Day - Online
"Inflammation is a normal process. Acute inflammatory responses [short-term inflammation of an injury like a sprained ankle] can cause pain, but are beneficial. Without those immune responses, used to heal and prevent infection, we'd all be in trouble," says David Maine, MD, director of the Center for Interventional Pain Medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. "But chronic inflammatory changes [in rheumatoid arthritis, for example] can disrupt all sorts of signals in muscle growth and health."

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