Monthly Archives: September 2009

Garrison Keillor’s "Brush with Mortality"

September 16th, 2009 - 9:51 am

Syndicated columnist and radio host Garrison Keillor shares his story of a recent stroke in his Chicago Tribune column, published today: The doctor who saw me in the ER wrote in her report: “nice 67 y.o. male, flat affect, awake, … Continue reading →

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Finding Answers at Mayo Clinic

September 15th, 2009 - 6:00 am

After seeing numerous medical professionals in her hometown for a stabbing pain in her face, Amy Abts was referred to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. At Mayo Clinic, Amy saw a neurologist who diagnosed her with Trigeminal Neuralgia, a rare … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic featured on Nightline

September 10th, 2009 - 9:00 am

Mayo Clinic was profiled in a seven-minute extended feature by Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts Wednesday night on ABC’s Nightline program as part of it’s health care reform coverage. In case you missed it last night, you can see … Continue reading →

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Becoming an Employee after 35 Years as a Mayo Patient

September 10th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Linda Rockey’s first experience at Mayo Clinic was in 1971, when her grandmother insisted that she come to Mayo Clinic for treatment of her worsening Crohn’s disease. “It was a week that just changed my life,” she says. Thirty years … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Has Given Me Back My Life

September 3rd, 2009 - 6:00 am

Hello, my name is Charles Drysdale. I would like to share my story about how Mayo Clinic has given me back my life. My story begins in late 2005. During my regular checkup my primary care physician discovered that my … Continue reading →

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Destination: Rochester, Minnesota

September 1st, 2009 - 6:00 am

As a patient, visitor or student at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., I invite you to experience and explore our city. It’s a great place. And, yes, I have to admit I am a little biased since I live and … Continue reading →

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