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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 3d

Check out the 4th annual BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT to be held tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 16th, 11am-2pm in the lobby of Mercy Medical Center's McAuley Plaza, 301 St. Paul Place in downtown Baltimore! #BreastCancerAwareness

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 3d

The Baltimore Running Festival is this weekend, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vandan Patel of The Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy joined #WBAL-TV11’s Jennifer Franciotti to talk about healthy habits while training. #running @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Advice from a doctor: Preventing injuries and proper nutrition while training for a marathon

The Baltimore Running Festival is coming up, and Dr. Vandan Patel from Mercy Medical Center joins Jennifer Franciotti to talk about healthy habits while training.

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 4d

Mercy’s Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology Dr. David Riseberg recently joined WBAL-TV11’s Jennifer Franciotti live in-studio to discuss emerging therapies to treat aggressive forms of breast cancer. #breastcancerawareness @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Mercy Medical Center: Explaining new breakthroughs in chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer

Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Mercy Medical Center Dr. David Riseberg joins Jennifer Franciotti to discuss emerging therapies to treat aggressive forms of breast cancer.

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Mercy Ridge, named one of the top winners in the 2025 Readers Rankings Awards, presented by The Daily Record, in the "Best Assisted Living Facility/Group"! mercyridge.com

Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 5d

Tune in #WBAL-TV11 tonight, Mon., Oct. 13, 5:25 p.m. as Sara Yacyshyn, M.D., board certified gastroenterologist with The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy, discusses "Hormonal Impact on Digestion" on this week's "Woman's Doctor". mdmercy.com/find-a-docto...

Sara Yacyshyn, M.D. - Gastroenterologist - Glen Burnie - Baltimore - Mercy - MD

Sara Yacyshyn, M.D., is a Board Certified gastroenterologist with The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 5d

The "Heat It To Beat It" benefit walk and celebratory event has raised +$3M to support research led by Mercy's Dr. Armando Sardi and his colleagues. This event generates awareness for the life-saving HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) treatment for abdominal cancers. #HIPEC #cancer

Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 8d

MEET MERCY'S PHYSICIANS: Javaneh Jabbari, M.D., MHS, RPVI, is a board certified vascular surgeon w/The Vascular Center at Mercy. Fellowship-trained, Dr. Jabbari has expertise in minimally invasive treatments for a range of vascular conditions.
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#aneurysmsurvivor #stroke

Javaneh Jabbari, M.D. - Vascular Surgeon - Baltimore - Ellicott City - Mercy - MD

Javaneh Jabbari, M.D. is a vascular surgeon with The Vascular Center at Mercy.

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 9d

Mercy GYN-oncologist and robotic-assisted surgery expert Dr. Dwight Im leads the 15th annual Mercy Medical Robotics Conference —IMSWAY: Guided Principles of Advanced Gynecologic and Gynecologic Oncology Robotic Surgery — at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore. #roboticsurgery

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 10d

The Tyanna Foundation helped kick-off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month w/Baltimore BREASTFEST event at Copper Union! The event pans 27 years & has helped raise nearly $3 million to support The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. www.Tyanna.org. #breastcancerawareness

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 11d

Armando Sardi, M.D., medical director of The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy Medical Center, has been selected by The Daily Record as a winner in the inaugural Maryland Hispanic Leadership Awards.
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Dr. Armando Sardi Named Winner in the Daily Record’s Inaugural Maryland Hispanic Leadership Awards – Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy – Baltimore, MD

Dr. Sardi, a renowned surgical oncologist, specializes in abdominal cancers at The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy.

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 12d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tune in to #WBAL-TV11's "Woman's Doctor" tonight, Mon., Oct. 6th at 5:25pm as Mercy medical oncologist Dr. David Riseberg offers insights re: the latest in breast cancer treatments. @wbaltv11.bsky.social #breastcancerawareness
www.wbaltv.com/article/heal...

These new breast cancer treatments offer fewer side effects

Doctors say they're seeing breast cancer survivors live longer amid an explosion of new treatment options.

www.wbaltv.com

Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 12d

October is #LiverCancer Awareness Month. The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy offers advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options for liver diseases, providing screening services and treatment.
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Top Gastroenterology Hospital / GI Center- Baltimore, MD - Mercy Medical Center

Known for top doctors and GI specialists with world-class expertise, the Institute offers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and care for a wide range of gastroenterology conditions.

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 12d

With type 1 diabetes, the body makes little or no insulin. The immune system also attacks & destroys cells in the pancreas..."It usually occurs in kids, but some adults under 30 can also develop this," says Janet O'Mahony, M.D., a internal medicine doctor at Mercy.
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There’s a New Type of Diabetes Doctors Want You to Know About

Doctors explain.

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 12d

Blood pressure tends to go up after #menopause. Changing hormones may play a role. This past Saturday, board certified cardiologist Dr. Mark Vesely of The Heart Center at Mercy appeared live in-studio at #WBAL-TV11 to discuss on “The Woman’s Doctor”. #hypertension
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Mercy Medical Center: The connection between menopause and high blood pressure

Dr. Mark Vesely from Mercy Medical Center joins Jenyne Donaldson for a conversation about the importance of monitoring blood pressure during menopause.

www.wbaltv.com

Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 15d

The Tyanna Foundation presents #BREASTFEST Baltimore event at Copper Union! Join us for a fun day "saving the girls", Sat., Oct.4th! Live music, games, a silent auction, drinks, food & more. BREASTFEST Baltimore benefits The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy.
Tickets:: tinyurl.com/BreastFestBa...

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 15d

The #Tyanna Foundation Baltimore presents the annual #BREASTFEST Baltimore event tomorrow, Sat., Oct. 4th at Copper Union! Live music, games, a silent auction, drinks, food and more. BREASTFEST Baltimore benefits The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy. For tickets: tinyurl.com/BreastFestBa...

Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 15d

Mark Vesely, M.D, a board certified cardiologist with The Heart Center at Mercy, appears on WBAL-TV11’s “Woman’s Doctor” tomorrow morning, Sat., Oct. 4th at 9:05 a.m. to discuss “#Hypertension in Women During #Menopause”. @wbaltv11.bsky.social www.wbaltv.com/article/heal...

Women notice blood pressure spike during menopause

Many women may notice higher blood pressure as they age, and 11 News explores the correlation between blood pressure and menopause.

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 16d

Anne O'Brien of The #Tyanna Foundation appeared on #FOX45 to promote BreastFest Baltimore 2025! #BreastFest will be held Sat., Oct. 4th, 2-7 p.m. at Copper Union (5700 Cottonworth Ave, 21209). Proceeds benefit The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy Medical Center!
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Happening this Weekend: Breastfest Raising Awareness & Encouraging Women

October marks breast cancer awareness month.and baltimore's breastfest event is happening this weekend!it raises awareness and funding for research but it also

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 16d

The 41st Annual Stella Maris Crab is happening Sat., Oct. 11th, w/live music, all-you-can-eat crabs, games, raffles, etc. Enjoy all while supporting Stella Maris’s Hospice program. Purchase by Monday, Oct. 6th! Visit www.stellamariscrabfeast.org or call 410-252-4500, ext. 7268. #crabfeast, #Hospice

Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 17d

****ATTENTION HEALTH/MEDICAL MEDIA****
Dan Collins here, Senior Director of Media Relations for Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Be sure to check out the Mercy media relations domain at
mdmercy.com/about-mercy/...
Mercy YOUTUBE channel: www.youtube.com/mmcbaltimore
My email: [email protected]

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 18d

Anne O’Brien of The Tyanna Foundation will appear live on the FOX45 Morning Show, TOMORROW, Thurs., Oct. 2nd at 8:45 a.m. to discuss this year’s BREASTFEST event which raises funds for the programs and services of The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy.
www.tyanna.org

The Tyanna Foundation | Tyanna Barre O'Brien Breast Cancer Foundation

The Tyanna Barre O'Brien Breast Cancer Foundation is increasing awareness plus generating money for breast cancer research, services, education and treatment for local breast cancer patients and survivors.

www.tyanna.org

Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 18d

As seasons change and we swap flip-flops for boots, #footpain can follow. Vandan Patel, M.D., a Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon w/The Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy shares a few methods to manage pain caused by shoes. @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Swapping flip-flops for boots, advice from a doctor on managing foot pain from shoes

As seasons change and we swap flip-flops for boots, sometimes foot pain can follow. Dr. Vandan Patel from Mercy Medical Center shares a few methods of managing pain caused by shoes.

www.wbaltv.com

Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 19d

September is #OvarianCancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer is the 2nd most common GYN cancer in the U.S. The Lya Segall Ovarian Cancer Institute at Mercy in Baltimore features providers w/top surgical skills, including traditional and #roboticsurgery treatment options.
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Ovarian Cancer Institute at Mercy - Serving MD, DC, PA, VA

Women in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Virginia and across the Mid-Atlantic region have turned to Mercy's leading ovarian cancer doctors for their expertise in diagnosing ovarian cancer symptoms and th...

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 19d

Mark Vesely, M.D, a board certified cardiologist w/The Heart Center at Mercy, is this week's expert on "The Woman's Doctor". Dr. Vesely discusses "#Hypertension in Women During #Menopause" on WBAL-TV11, Mon., Sept. 29, 5:25pm & on Tues & Sat [email protected]
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Mark Vesely, M.D. - Cardiologist - Glen Burnie - Hunt Valley - Baltimore - Mercy - MD

Mark Vesely, M.D, is a Board Certified Cardiologist with The Heart Center at Mercy.

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Dan Collins, APR, ABC @dccfencerman1962.bsky.social · 21d

NEXT UP ON #MEDOSCOPY! Be sure to tune in at 5:30 p.m. on Wed.-Thurs., Oct. 29-30th for our 2-part interview with Mercy's Sister Aine O'Connor, RSM, and Chief Nursing Officer Stacey Brull, as our monthly talk show continues on Facebook Watch! #nursing #sistersofmercy