Monthly Archives: April 2009

Clinical Laboratories at Mayo Clinic


Greetings from Lab Medicine. My name is Jolene Summer Bolster and I am one of two placement coordinators for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP). I, along with Karen Fields, lead the DLMP’s Laboratory Recruitment Program. This program … Continue reading

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Coding Specialists at Mayo Clinic Florida


At first glance, you might think a Coding Specialist was an expert at announcing the codes heard frequently in the clinic and hospital corridors. “Code Red Davis 4 East.” However, at Mayo Clinic, our Coding Specialists do something a bit … Continue reading

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Jayson Werth’s Mayo Clinic Story


When Jayson Werth was struck on the wrist by a pitch during the first spring training game of 2005 as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, he began an odyssey to overcome the injury and return to his promising … Continue reading

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"Joe Clinic" — the model Mayo employee


Doorman and Ambassador Patients often comment on the quality of Mayo Clinic employees. You typically hear statements about how the people who work here are friendly and helpful.  Well, that’s a long tradition at Mayo. Let me introduce you to a … Continue reading

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A Bite of Life…


When I think about my family’s history with the Mayo Clinic, I immediately think of the kitchen ceiling in my childhood home, where a pale orange circle about the size of a basketball is forever stained into the plaster. Most … Continue reading

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Me+you=diversity and mutual respect at Mayo


One of our committed allied health staff members in Arizona recently submitted a quote to the site Diversity Subcommittee for our Best Quote contest that depicts a compelling statement about the importance of diversity. In response to the nominal prize … Continue reading

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Organ Donation is the Gift of Life


Nearly 100,000 men, women and children in the U.S. are on the national organ transplant waiting list awaiting a life saving transplant. About 100 new names are added to the list daily. On an average day, 77 people receive organ … Continue reading

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Clinical Labs on CareerTV Episode


Have you ever wondered what happens to your blood after it’s collected from the vein in your arm? I thought I’d enlighten everyone by giving some insight into the inner workings of a clinical laboratory. Mayo Clinic was very fortunate to … Continue reading

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A Saturday morning view of the Valley for those who LiveWell


Bright and early on Saturday, April 4, I found myself driving to Thunderbird Mountain Park in Glendale, Ariz., to meet up with a group of 40 Mayo Clinic hikers and Bella, the dog. Normally, I wouldn’t be up at 7 … Continue reading

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From the Facebook page…


Micah from Peoria says… …can’t say enough about my treatment at mayo. to go to doctor and after doctor and then go to an endocrinologist with a possible diagnosis and have him flounder around for another couple months and finally … Continue reading

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