Media Contact

Media Requests

Members of the media on assignment from an established media outlet are asked to first contact us with all inquiries. This includes requests to photograph, audio or videotape, and/or interview patients, hospital or health center staff. Holy Cross Health respects the privacy of both our patients and our staff and requests that neither be contacted without prior clearance. We understand your media needs and will quickly respond to your requests.

For media inquiries and requests, please email us at mediarelations@mercyhealth.org.

Jason Griffith
Regional Manager, Communications
jason.griffith@mercyhealth.org

Emily Jiorle
Senor Specialist, Communications
emily.jirole@mercyhealth.org

The news media must always be accompanied by a member of the Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic communications staff when on hospital property, including provider offices.

All patient condition requests must include the patient’s first and last name. To protect our patients’ privacy, we cannot provide updates without these details or if the patient has opted out of providing information.

If permitted, our media relations team can provide a one-word condition:

Undetermined
The patient has not yet been assessed, diagnosed or treated.

Good
Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable, with excellent indicators.

Fair
Vital signs are stable and normal, and the patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.

Serious
The patient is very ill, and might have unstable vital signs outside the normal limits. Indicators are questionable.

Critical
Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable.