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Dan Collins, APR, ABC
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I am the Sr Director, Media Relations for Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. My background is in journalism & public/media relations. *All opinions expressed here are my own.* Learn more via my profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcollins3/
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TUNE IN MEDOSCOPY! It's the 2025 Holiday Edition as we look at some of the more interesting items guests have brought with them to the studio! MEDOSCOPY will air a week from today, on Thurs., Dec. 18th, 5:30pm EST via Facebook Watch and the official Mercy Facebook page! #holidayseason #christmas2025
December 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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#StellaMaris Crab Feast & Hospice Day of Giving was held at the MD State Fairgrounds. +900 guests enjoyed 90 bushels of crabs, as well beef, smoked ham, turkey, etc. +100 items were auctioned; proceeds benefitted Stella Maris hospice patients and their families.
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Stella Maris holds crab feast to benefit hospice patients, families
The annual Stella Maris Crab Feast and Hospice Day of Giving was held on Oct. 11 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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“Gastrointestinal outbreaks are relatively common on cruise ships, according to Michael Zimring, director of the Center for Wilderness and Travel Medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.”
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December 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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A persistent #cough that lasts for weeks may be cause for concern. This past Saturday, pulmonary specialist Dr. Albert J. Polito, medical director of The Lung Center at Mercy Medical Center, appeared live in-studio at #WBAL-TV11 to discuss:
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Woman' Doctor: When does a cough become a concern?
In this Woman’s Doctor segment, people are probably hearing more coughing this time of year. But when can a cough become more concerning?
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December 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Signs of #hearingloss in teens can be subtle, so audiologist Rachel Raphael, M.A., CCC-A, encourages parents to notice whether their children wear earbuds while listening to music at high volume (85dB or louder). Rachel sees patients at Mercy Medical Center.
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Hearing aids for teens
Teens who have hearing loss are generally good about wearing hearing aids, but may need help with sound adjustments, research shows.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Tune in #WBAL-TV11 tonight, Mon., Dec. 8, 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. #kneepain @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Dr. Joseph Ciotola – Orthopedic Surgeon in Baltimore - Mercy
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.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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“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. #diabetes
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Does Exercise Lower Blood Sugar Levels?
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.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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“Mercy’s Centering Pregnancy program opened at its downtown Baltimore campus...to combine the health care, interactive learning & community building needed to combat low birthweight & pre-term delivery for women at risk, especially Black moms in underserved areas.”
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Mercy Medical Center program combats preterm deliveries  - 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 wei...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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When people travel for the #holidays, they can bring disease like #RSV and #COVID19 with them. Mercy pediatrician Dr. Ashanti Woods appeared live in-studio at #WBAL-TV11 to offer insights re: helping you & your kids stay healthy. @wbaltv11.bsky.social www.wbaltv.com/article/vacc...
Vaccine safety during pregnancy: A pediatrician's advice to protect against RSV during the holidays
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.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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The 54th Monument Lighting at Mount Vernon Place is
Thurs., Dec. 4, 5–8 pm, free live music w/Baltimore School for the Arts, Peabody Brass Ensemble, Morgan State University Choir, etc.; Food & Drink; Fireworks at 8pm mountvernonplace.org/monument-lig...
Proceeds benefit Mt Vernon Place Conservancy
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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"If you develop signs of a bacterial sinus infection, your healthcare provider may prescribe an antibiotic. Most clinicians start with a penicillin or cephalosporin, but doxycycline can be a good option...adds Alan Oshinsky,MD, of Mercy Medical Center."--TheCheckup
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Can doxycycline treat a sinus infection?
Find out when it works and when another antibiotic is better
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December 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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This December, #MEDOSCOPY takes a look back at some of the more intriguing items our guests have brought into the studio for our regular "show-and-tell" feature! #holidays
December 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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November concluded w/Part 2 of #MEDOSCOPY, and a look at the Mercy High School/Mercy Medical Center "Women in Medicine" partnership. December's MEDOSCOPY will feature some of the more intriguing items guests brought for the regular "show and tell" feature.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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People are hearing more #coughing this time of year. So, how do we know when is a cough concerning? Tune in #WBAL-TV11 tonight, Monday, Dec. 1st at 5:25 p.m. as Mercy's Dr. Albert J. Polito appears on "The Woman's Doctor" to discuss. @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Coughing could be sign of a serious issue | Here's how to tell
People are hearing more coughing this time of year. So, how do we know when is a cough concerning?
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December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The Abdominal Cancers Alliance will host a webinar, “Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Surgical Menopause,” Fri., 12/12, 3pmEST w/former patient (Tammy O'Rourke, DNP) & Mercy gyn-oncologist Dr. Teresa Diaz-Montes. Note link to register:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Surgical Menopause. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
A conversation that explores the vital role of female and male hormones in health and well-being across life’s transition, including surgical menopause (such as following Cytoreductive Surgery with or...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Last December, Mercy pediatrician Dr. Ashanti Woods appeared live in-studio at WBAL-TV11 to discuss seasonal children’s health concerns like colds and flu and avoiding injury when playing with new toys. #holidaysafety @wbaltv11.bsky.social

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Safety risks during the holidays, advice from a pediatrician
Dr. Ashanti Woods joins Jennifer Franciotti for a conversation about seasonal health concerns like cold and flu and avoiding injury when playing with new toys.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Mercy Medical Center celebrates the joy of the season at the Mount Vernon Place Monument Lighting, Thurs., Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy fireworks, music, & holiday cheer. Mercy is honored to support this festive tradition w/media partner @WBALTV11 and the @mountvernonplaceconservancy. mountvernonplace.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Doctors from Mercy’s Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction (IFAR), w/support of #RoyalFarms and #DicksSportingGoods, spent time at the #HelpingUpMission offering free foot care & distributing new shoes and socks to men staying at the Mission, as #WBAL-TV11 reports: www.wbaltv.com/article/merc...
Mercy Medical Center teams give out shoes, socks, exams
As the season of giving nears, Mercy Medical Center teams spent Tuesday giving back. They went to Helping Up Mission in Baltimore to distribute shoes and socks.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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A delve into the nature of media relations, particularly within the healthcare industry, was part of a recent interview I did on the #SoundPractice podcast, presented by the American Association for Physician Leadership.
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SoundPractice | Communications at a City Hospital with Media Relations Director Dan Collins
Media relations is more than press releases — it's a strategic tool for driving hospital goals like patient acquisition, physician recruitment, and employee retention. Key Insights - Media vs. PR: P...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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“The current evidence that is available to the medical community continues to demonstrate that #vaccines are safe and not related to an increased risk in developing autism,” Ashanti Woods, MD, a pediatrician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Md, tells SELF.
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What Pediatricians Really Think About the Most Common Vaccine Concerns
Here’s what they’re telling their patients.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Mercy's monthly talk show, MEDOSCOPY, is now LIVE via Facebook Watch! Tune in to learn about an intriguing program, representing a partnership between Mercy Medical Center and Mercy High School in Baltimore!
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November 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Staying hydrated is important for overall health, but many neglect to drink enough #water in the #winter. Mercy's Ernestine Wright, M.D., FACP, a board certified primary care doctor, shared tips to maintain daily water intake, live at #WBAL-TV11. @wbaltv11.bsky.social
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Mercy Medical Center: Tips to stay hydrated in the winter months
Staying hydrated is important for overall health, though many neglect to drink enough water in the winter. A Mercy Medical Center physician shares her tips to maintain daily water intake.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Tune in #MEDOSCOPY via #Facebook Watch on the Mercy Medical Center official Facebook page, Tues. & Wed.m 5:30pm EST. This month, we explore the "Women in Medicine" program, a partnership between Mercy High School & Mercy Medical Center to provide MHS students with #health/#medicine career insights.
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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"There’s a wide range of #health issues that can surface on #Thanksgiving. 'I've seen a person who fell after trying to lift a heavy #turkey out of the oven,' shares Michael Abraham, MD, Chair, Emergency Medicine at Mercy..."-- Women's Health magazine (online)
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ER Doctors See The Same Thanksgiving Injuries Every Year. This One Tip Works To Avoid All Of Them.
“I've seen a person who fell after trying to lift a heavy turkey out of the oven," says one physician.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Mercy's Hannah Goldberg, M.D., a board certified primary care doctor with training in emergency medicine, offers insights re: #Thanksgiving illness/injury in this live interview on #WBAL-TV11's Sunday morning show: @wbaltv11.bsky.social www.wbaltv.com/article/merc...
Mercy Medical Center: Tips to avoid an ER visit this Thanksgiving
For ER staff, Thanksgiving can present all kinds of injuries, from kitchen burns to the negative effects of alcohol. Dr. Hannah Goldberg from Mercy Medical Center shares her insight on risks many don'...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM