Monthly Archives: March 2009

Mayo Patient/Race Car Driver Scores Big Wins for Heart Health and at Sebring

March 31st, 2009 - 6:00 am

Lynn Closway is a Public Affairs consultant at Mayo Clinic. Generally when the heart of Adrian Fernandez is beating at a frenetic pace, he’s behind the wheel of a race car, and a highly trained and loyal pit crew is … Continue reading →

By Lynn Closway | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery | Tagged Adrian Fernandez, Heart & Heart Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Prevention, Sebring | Leave a comment

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star: Music to Brighten the Day

March 30th, 2009 - 5:00 am

As an employee at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, I find myself frequently scurrying through the many buildings on the downtown campus as I go about my day. One of my favorite places to walk through is the subway level of … Continue reading →

By Barbara Sorensen | Posted in Amenities | Tagged music, Piano | Comments (1)

Of Feathers and "Angels"

March 27th, 2009 - 4:30 am

Helen Buescher was diagnosed with leukemia in 2006. Since then, she has traveled several times from her home in northern Minnesota to Mayo Clinic in Rochester for tests, appointments and chemotherapy infusions. Between her Mayo Clinic appointments, Helen receives treatment … Continue reading →

By Lee Aase | Posted in Cancer | Tagged AML, Cancer, chemotherapy, Leukemia, Mayo Clinic, Patient Stories | Comments (3)

Learning Perspective

March 26th, 2009 - 5:00 am

Jeff Bell is the Section Head of Illustration and Design at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. Jeff and his team are responsible for all of Mayo’s media design. In 2003 I asked Randy McKeeman, Director of Child Life at Mayo … Continue reading →

By jpaulbell | Posted in Pediatrics | Tagged art, Hospital, Mayo Clinic, medicine, Pediatrics, Sketch, Volunteer | Comments (17)

Featured Comment

March 26th, 2009 - 4:15 am

On the Mayo Clinic page in Facebook, Claire from Denver recently said: Mayo is incredible – they gave me my life back. I was in the hospital for an extended time, and they became my family. I could not have … Continue reading →

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Long day’s journey into light

March 25th, 2009 - 5:00 am

From my office window where I work in Education at Mayo Clinic, I see the massive Gonda Building. And from nine in the morning until noon, the sunlight reflects off the windows, revealing the scene inside, and I watch it … Continue reading →

By Melanie Ryan | Posted in Pediatrics | Tagged Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Pediatrics | Comments (2)

Joining Mayo Synchronicity: A first-timer’s perspective on Dragon Boat racing

March 24th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Ooooh, a Dragon Boat race! I have always wanted to be on a rowing team. Maybe I missed my calling to be on a great collegiate team at a Division I school. Well, honestly, I like boats, and after all … Continue reading →

By Yvette martin | Posted in Events | Tagged Diversity, Dragon Boat, Employees, Events, Tempe | Comments (1)

"We’re calling it ‘Planet Mayo,’ it’s so unlike any other medical institution"

March 23rd, 2009 - 6:00 am

Albert and Mary Errato came to Mayo Clinic in February 2009 when Mary was facing another major operation. After a series of infections and complications, Mary’s foot had been amputated in 2007 at an orthopedic hospital in New York City. … Continue reading →

By Catherine Benson | Posted in Orthopedics | Tagged amputation, Amputee, Charter House, Errato, Mayo Clinic, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitiation, Physical Therapy, Planet Mayo, PM&R, Rehab, Rehabilitation, Teamwork, Wound care | Comments (4)

Mayo Transplant Patient a Finalist on American Idol

March 19th, 2009 - 12:00 pm

He made it! Scott MacIntyre, singer/songwriter/pianist from Scottsdale, Ariz., that is. Scott, 23, a contestant on the current season of American Idol, made the list of the 10 finalists on last night’s program (Wednesday, March 18) when “America” voted him … Continue reading →