Monthly Archives: September 2010

Teen Perseveres Surgeries to Straighten Legs

September 29th, 2010 - 2:00 pm

Last year, when Dr. Amy McIntosh watched me walk down the hall with my extremely bowed legs, it was obvious to her that I needed surgery. Without the surgery, my legs would be subject to joint and knee pain when … Continue reading →

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Take advantage of Patient Education Classes

September 24th, 2010 - 6:00 am

The Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center at Mayo Clinic offers a variety of classes for Mayo Clinic patients and employees. Classes include: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong Managing Your Weight Preparing for Surgery Relaxation … Continue reading →

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Searching for health information? Help is available

September 22nd, 2010 - 6:00 am

Stop in at the Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center at Mayo Clinic for help find reliable health information. Knowledgeable and helpful staff members listen to your needs, find relevant resources, and help you gather health information before and after … Continue reading →

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Naomi Atrubin, American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Hero winner award

September 22nd, 2010 - 6:00 am

nNaomi Atrubin of Rochester, Minnesota, is a two-time heart attack survivor. Not only is she a survivor, but she is also an active volunteer in the community, giving back to others through educating people she meets about heart disease.n nOne … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Honors Friendship of President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara P. Bush

September 21st, 2010 - 8:19 pm

President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara P. Bush were honored guests at an event last week expressing appreciation for their friendship and recognizing a century of leadership in Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic. President and Mrs. Bush have a … Continue reading →

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Visit the Transparent Man at Mayo Clinic

September 20th, 2010 - 6:00 am

The life-size, see-through Transparent Man stands in the Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, educating visitors about the body’s anatomy any physiology. Facts of interest about Mr. Transparent: The 1933 Chicago World’s Fair Mayo Clinic … Continue reading →

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Heritage Days Film Celebrates 100 Years of Our Primary Value

September 10th, 2010 - 6:00 am

What does a 1910 Packard automobile have to do with the future of Mayo Clinic? Plenty, it turns out – because that car is the “vehicle” for dramatizing the story of how Dr. William J. Mayo formulated the concept that … Continue reading →

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Revisiting The Hippy Sisters: A Story of Hope, Healing and Having Fun

September 9th, 2010 - 6:00 am

The Hippy Sisters held their 5th Annual HipCheck & ChickFest at the end of August, 2010. They all received good news from their beloved Dr. Berry and spent the rest of the time celebrating their friendship and pain-free lives.  They made … Continue reading →

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Having a Heart: My Mayo Moment

September 7th, 2010 - 6:00 am

As a new Mayo Clinic employee, I had a particular notion of what it meant to become a part of the clinic even before I started. During the orientation process, various people shared anecdotes relating the strong heritage and culture … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic is my answer

September 6th, 2010 - 6:00 am

People often ask 22-year-veteran Kay Thiemann why she has stayed at Mayo Clinic for so many years. Her answer is simple: “Because we embrace our mission to put the needs of the patient first. And because we are committed to … Continue reading →

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