Mercy Medical Media

12/09/2025

Signs of in teens can be subtle, so audiologist Rachel Raphael, M.A., CCC-A, of ENT Baltimore encourages parents to notice whether their children wear earbuds while listening to music at high volume (85dB or louder).
“In addition, children and teens who report a ringing or buzzing in their ears, should have an audiologic evaluation since this is often the first warning sign of inner-ear damage,” she said. Rachel sees patients at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Teens who have hearing loss are generally good about wearing hearing aids, but may need help with sound adjustments, research shows.

12/08/2025

Tune in -TV11 tonight, Monday, Dec. 8th at 5:25 p.m. and on Tuesday and Saturday morning as Mercy orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Ciotola appears on "The Woman's Doctor" to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of common knee problems in women.

Dr. Joseph Ciotola, a top rated orthopedic surgeon and expert in anterior hip replacement, is one of the most sought-after orthopedic doctors in the Baltimore region.

12/08/2025

“If you’re using a continuous glucose monitor, you can actually see your glucose levels improve while exercising and after you’re done,” says Janet O’Mahony, MD, an internal medicine physician with Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.

Exercise is key to blood sugar control. Learn how movement lowers blood glucose and boosts insulin sensitivity, plus tips on how to work out safely.

12/08/2025

“Mercy’s Centering program opened at its downtown Baltimore campus about three years ago to combine the health care, interactive learning and community building needed to combat low birth weight and pre-term delivery for women at risk, especially Black moms in underserved areas.” – The Catholic Review

Mercy’s Centering Pregnancy program opened at its downtown Baltimore campus about three years ago to combine the health care, interactive learning and community building needed to combat low birth weight and pre-term delivery for women at risk, especially Black moms in underserved areas.

12/06/2025

BEHIND THE SCENES: Mercy’s Dr. Albert Polito, The Lung Center, appears live in-studio at -TV11 to discuss when a cough can be problematic, on “The Woman’s Doctor”.

12/05/2025

A bad cough might be due to a cold or , , …but a just never goes away and gets worse could be a symptom of lung cancer. To learn more, tune in -TV11 tomorrow morning, Sat., Dec. 6th at 9:05 a.m. as Albert J. Polito, M.D.—chair of Mercy's department of medicine, chief of Mercy's division of pulmonary medicine, and medical director for The Lung Center at Mercy – appears live in-studio to discuss.

People are hearing more coughing this time of year. So, how do we know when is a cough concerning?

12/04/2025

For more than 150 years, Mercy Medical Center has been proud to call Baltimore home — and we’re delighted to once again celebrate the joy of the season at the Mount Vernon Place Monument Lighting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5–8 PM.
Join us as Mount Vernon Place shines bright with fireworks, music, and holiday cheer, marking the start of a festive season in the heart of our city.
Mercy is honored to support this cherished community tradition alongside our media partner and the , whose dedication keeps Baltimore’s history and spirit alive.
The 54th Annual Monument Lighting at Mount Vernon Place!
 When: Thursday, December 4th | 5–8 pm
 Where: Mount Vernon Place
 Entertainment: Free live music with Baltimore School for the Arts, the Peabody Brass Ensemble, the Morgan State University Choir, and more.
 Food & Drink: Enjoy sweet and savory treats from 20+ local food vendors with additional beverage concessions.
 Grand Finale: A spectacular fireworks display at ~8pm!
 More Info: https://mountvernonplace.org/monument-lighting/

Proceeds from the event benefit the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy, which works hard to keep our monument area clean, safe, and beautiful.

12/04/2025

When people travel for the , they can bring disease like and with them. shares his advice to protect kids from disease during the winter months.
Ashanti Woods, M.D., FAAP, who specializes in general pediatrics at Mercy Family Care Physicians in Baltimore, offers insights in this live in-studio appearance at -TV11 News.

When people travel for the holidays, they can bring disease like RSV and Covid with them. Pediatrician Dr. Ashanti Woods shares his advice to protect kids from disease during the winter months.

12/03/2025

What do Morton’s , surgery, the keys to a healthy , and why female athletes suffer greater risk of injury, all have in common? These are topics to be explored on -TV11, airing Mondays at 5:25 p.m. and Tuesday and Saturday mornings, throughout December and into January. Tune as Mercy physicians Dr. Vandan Patel, Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Dr. Jonathan Rich and Dr. John-Paul Rue examine these issues on “The Woman’s Doctor”.

12/02/2025

Common knee problems in older women include , which can cause and stiffness as cartilage breaks down. Other issues include and meniscal tears, which can result from overuse or past trauma. To learn more, tune in -TV11 next Monday, Dec. 8th at 5:25 p.m. and on Tuesday and Saturday morning as Mercy orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Ciotola appears on “The Woman’s Doctor” to discuss. Here’s a preview:

12/01/2025

November concluded with Part 2 of Mercy's talk program, MEDOSCOPY, and a look at the Mercy High School/Mercy Medical Center "Women in Medicine" partnership. December's MEDOSCOPY will feature a look back on past shows, with a look at some of the more interesting items guests brought along for the regular "show and tell" feature.
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12/01/2025

People are hearing more this time of year. So, how do we know when is a cough concerning? Tune in -TV11 tonight, Monday, Dec. 1st at 5:25 p.m. and on Tuesday and Saturday morning as Mercy pulmonary specialist and director of The Lung Center at Mercy, Dr. Albert J. Polito, appears on "The Woman's Doctor" to discuss.

People are hearing more coughing this time of year. So, how do we know when is a cough concerning?