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Knee replacement surgery is offered at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. The orthopedic team at Orthopedics and Joint Replacement at Mercy offer innovative technology for knee replacement surgery.
Named a Best National Hospital in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, Mercy Medical Center is home to Orthopedics and Joint Replacement offering innovative joint, hip and knee preservation, replacement and treatment options.
Mercy offers emergency care on the Downtown Baltimore campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (410-332-9477) with access to a trained emergency medicine team, diagnostic services and consultations with specialists.
In case of an Emergency, Dial 911 and follow the instructions of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) team.
Mercy Medical Center's downtown campus includes our Main Hospital - The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, McAuley Plaza and The Weinberg Center.
General visiting hours at Mercy are 11:00 am to 8:30 pm. Hours vary by floor, please check with the nursing staff or call 410-332-9555.
The Center for Endocrinology at Mercy offers comprehensive diabetes management programs. Mercy's team of doctors, diabetes educators and licensed dietitians help patients develop appropriate diabetes management plans that include nutrition counseling and glucose monitoring. The diabetes management team offers individual and group counseling to help patients achieve successful day-to-day management of their diabetes.
The Center for Endocrinology at Mercy Medical Center has been recognized:
Diabetes education classes and support groups are held on the Mercy campus at 250 N. Calvert Street, Tullamore Conference Room.
Mercy’s Diabetes Education Program plays an important role in The Center’s comprehensive care offering. The Diabetes Center at Mercy teaches patients diabetes self-management skills and training.
Mercy’s diabetes nurse educators and licensed dietitians provide:
It is important to effectively manage diabetes to avoid severe health complications. People with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes are encouraged to meet regularly with licensed diabetes educators to review nutrition and glucose monitoring in order to maintain an effective diabetes management plan.
Mercy's dynamic team of diabetes and nutrition educators includes experts who are leaders in their field, frequently sought out by local and national media for commentary on diabetes and nutrition issues. Patients at Mercy have direct access to these experts who provide classes, support groups, counseling and education to help patients navigate daily life with their condition.
Susan Gustavsson, RN, CDE
Leigh Tracy, RD, LDN, CDE
The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program is a two-part series with a follow-up class. Topics covered during the series include healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring, managing medications, risk reduction and problem solving.
Also includes free bus tokens, free parking and cooking demos.
Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
250 N. Calvert Street Tullamore Conference Room
Registration: 410-332-9800
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First Wednesday of Each Month 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Registration: 410-659-2833
Offering free bus tokens and parking for attendees
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