Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

11/26/2025

November is . ? About 38 million people have diabetes, and 1 in 5 don't know they have it. Take this test to find out if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes: bit.ly/3FGkmty

Email thma.dpp@trinity-health.org for more information.

11/25/2025

This holiday season, start a tradition that moves you—literally! From neighborhood walks to turkey trots, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic dietitian Sophia Friedeborn shares why staying active with loved ones is a gift for your health.

Your guide to healthy holiday choices starts here. Listen now: bit.ly/3LJOE3D

11/24/2025

? Each year, about 218,000 people in the U.S. are told they have lung cancer and about 149,000 people die from this disease. Early detection is key. Don't wait to get screened.

11/22/2025

Save the Date! Join us for the 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Equity Symposium.

📅 January 19, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
📍 Virtual Event

This year’s theme: The Dream in Practice

More details coming soon—stay tuned!

11/21/2025

The Prostate Cancer Support Group provides a supportive space to share concerns, gain strength and discuss important topics like screenings and eligibility, potential treatment side effects and effective management strategies. Join us for our next session on Tuesday, December 9, from 5:30–7 p.m. in the Medical Science Building, Room A.

11/20/2025

Holiday meals should be a time of celebration, not anxiety. In this week’s episode of Beyond the Stethoscope, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic dietitian Sophia Friedeborn offers expert advice on navigating healthy food choices while still savoring the season.

Watch the full conversation now: youtu.be/-DFs5XLWfCg

11/19/2025

? Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death across every ethnic group. Take control of your health, get screened.

11/18/2025

This month, we celebrate the rich history and culture of Native American and Indigenous peoples. We are grateful for the contributions they bring to our organization and the communities we serve.

Every person matters. Every story matters. Every voice matters.

11/17/2025

Good Food, Healthy Hospitals is a statewide initiative administered by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) aimed at improving the health of communities through better nutrition.

11/17/2025

When Edith Williams was first diagnosed with , she was unsure how to navigate her condition, and Williams frequently found herself at the Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital emergency room.

It has been over a year since Williams’ last heart failure-related ER visit thanks to her participation in the Quality Health Alliance Heart Failure PUMPED program.

Open to patients across all four Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic hospitals, this 90-day initiative is designed to help individuals with heart failure improve their quality of life. Read Williams' story.

Unsure how to navigate heart failure, Edith Williams frequently found herself at the Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital emergency room.

11/16/2025

The holidays can be tough on our relationship with food. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic dietitian Sophia Friedeborn came on Beyond the Stethoscope to share how mindful eating and intentional choices can help you rebuild that connection—without the guilt. Ready to make peace with your plate?

Discover practical tips for mindful eating—tune in to the full episode: youtu.be/-DFs5XLWfCg