Monthly Archives: September 2009

"We plan to continue to use the Mayo Clinic, no matter where in the country we live"

September 30th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Every physician Anne Stohrer and her son turned to for treatment of his chronic knee and hip pain came-up with a non-diagnosis. Many frustrating years passed while they fought to find a care plan that would relieve his pain and … Continue reading →

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From the mailbag…

September 29th, 2009 - 6:00 am

A patient writes: I am Cynthia Smith and was recently a patient at Mayo. I have written the following story to share… Thanks to Dr. Link, and the entire Mayo staff, I am now pain free from 7 years of … Continue reading →

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Interview with a New Nurse Manager in Florida

September 28th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Linda Rhodes, coordinator of Management Development, recently interviewed the new nurse manager of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida. She talks about her experience throughout orientation and her transition from Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus. Continue reading →

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Living the Dream – Part 4

September 25th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Darrin Nelson of Rochester, NY, wrote this blog entry on Sept. 1, 2009, the day after he was released from Mayo Clinic – St. Marys Hospital following minimally invasive heart surgery to repair his mitral valve. This is the final … Continue reading →

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Living the Dream – Part 3

September 23rd, 2009 - 6:00 am

Darrin Nelson of Rochester, NY, wrote this blog entry on Sept. 1, 2009, the day after he was released from Mayo Clinic – St. Marys Hospital following minimally invasive heart surgery to repair his mitral valve. This is the third … Continue reading →

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A Surgeon’s Appreciation

September 22nd, 2009 - 6:00 am

Dr. Bob Christensen is an oral/maxillofacial surgeon from the Denver area who recently had surgery for aortic valve stenosis at Mayo Clinic. Upon his return home, and just two weeks after surgery, he sent an email to the surgeon who … Continue reading →

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Living the Dream – Part 2

September 21st, 2009 - 6:00 am

Darrin Nelson of Rochester, NY, wrote this blog entry on Sept. 1, 2009, the day after he was released from Mayo Clinic – St. Marys Hospital following minimally invasive heart surgery to repair his mitral valve. This is the second … Continue reading →

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Living the Dream – Part 1

September 18th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Darrin Nelson of Rochester, NY, wrote this blog entry on Sept. 1, 2009, the day after he was released from Mayo Clinic – St. Marys Hospital following minimally invasive heart surgery to repair his mitral valve. This is the first … Continue reading →

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Understanding Prostate Cancer

September 17th, 2009 - 8:54 am

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men and is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 192,000 new cases of prostate cancer and more than 27,000 deaths … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic receives an award from INROADS

September 17th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Mayo Clinic recently received a Corporate Plus award from INROADS’ Minneapolis-Saint Paul affiliate for its commitment and partnership with the national internship organization. INROADS helps train and place minority youth in corporate internships at top Fortune companies. Mayo Clinic has … Continue reading →

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