Monthly Archives: April 2009

10 Ways You Can Use Mayo Clinic’s Social Media Tools

April 16th, 2009 - 7:15 am

Mayo  Clinic’s use of social media was highlighted this morning in a story on ABC’s Good Morning America (see the story). The story’s focus was on medical organizations using Twitter, but that’s just one of several social media tools Mayo … Continue reading →

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“You have been given a life sentence!”

April 14th, 2009 - 5:00 am

Editor’s Note: The following story is from Bob Dimler, a Mayo Clinic patient and participant in the “One Voice” program. I was told these words following a night in the ER where I received superior care/ treatment to determine if … Continue reading →

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Learning through Academic Competitions

April 13th, 2009 - 7:56 am

Education has always been a part of my life. Beyond being a student at various times of my life, I have worked in the field of education almost my entire career. Here at Mayo Clinic, I consult with and assist … Continue reading →

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Walking to Wellness in the Florida Sunshine

April 9th, 2009 - 6:00 am

This post was written by Melissa Murray, a Graduate Student in the Department of Neuroscience. Having formerly been an employee and now a graduate student at Mayo Clinic in Florida, the necessity for health and wellness in my life is … Continue reading →

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End-of-life Care at Mayo Clinic: The needs of the patient come first

April 8th, 2009 - 5:00 am

The following letter was sent to Mayo Clinic leaders by two Mayo employees, Don and Sharon Gabrielson, about the care Don’s mother received from Mayo Clinic during her last days. Dear Colleagues, On March 13, 2009 we brought our 81 … Continue reading →

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Featured Comment: Stephanie’s Story

April 7th, 2009 - 8:53 pm

On the Mayo Clinic Facebook page today, by a patient from Kansas City named Stephanie: I am a cancer patient at the Mayo clinic in Rochester. I was 27 when I was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer, which was … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Music Fun

April 7th, 2009 - 12:30 pm

We’ve highlighted the contributions of music to the healing environment at Mayo Clinic in some previous posts, but here’s another video from last fall that we discovered on YouTube. The exuberance of this older couple playing in the Gonda Building … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Scores Top Wins in 6th Annual Dragon Boat Festival

April 7th, 2009 - 6:30 am

Lynn Closway works in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Public Affairs, and wrote this post as a spectator. For an account from one of Synchronicity’s rowers, see Yvette Martin’s related post below. Be afraid. Be very afraid. If you happen to … Continue reading →

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Mayo Synchronicity, Part II: Mayo’s Arizona employees take Gold!

April 7th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Well, I was right. The AZDBA dragon boat race competition last weekend was a success! Even better, Mayo Synchronicity took Gold in the Corporate team race and Bronze in one of the mixed team division races. Our win was greater … Continue reading →

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Balloons in the Gonda Lobby

April 6th, 2009 - 4:00 am

Barbara Porter is Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Mayo Medical School. “Wow, Mommy, look at the big yellow and blue balloons,” came a small but discernable voice from the top of the main floor landing of the Gonda … Continue reading →

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