Monthly Archives: September 2011

Prepping for Mayo’s 25th Anniversary in Florida

September 28th, 2011 - 11:56 am

Mayo Clinic is nearing a big milestone in Florida. On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Florida campus turns 25. The medical center campus in Jacksonville was the first extension of Mayo Clinic beyond Rochester, Minn. In preparation for the anniversary celebration, … Continue reading →

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Online Health Community

September 22nd, 2011 - 9:55 am

Mayo Clinic launched a new online social network in July to connect its global community of patients and caregivers with others who share similar health interests. More than 1,000 members joined in its first seven days of service. There are … Continue reading →

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A Heartening Song: From One Patient to Another

September 20th, 2011 - 3:40 pm

The young are bullet-proof.  Or they seem to think they are. That’s probably why we don’t see middle-aged X-games athletes.  Rare, too, is the 65 year old motocross racer or the social security recipient who spends his free time sky … Continue reading →

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Vote Now! Chris Norton Nominated for 2011 America’s Choice Honoree for Courage in Sports on CBS

September 19th, 2011 - 1:49 pm

“Luther College football player Chris Norton has been nominated for the 2011 America’s Choice Honoree for Courage in Sports on CBS. Now in its 23rd year, Courage in Sports has recognized some of the world’s greatest and most inspirational athletes, … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic in Florida Celebrates 25 Years of Caring this October

September 15th, 2011 - 10:44 pm

This year Mayo Clinic in Florida celebrates their 25th anniversary, first opening the doors in October of 1986. We know the campus has touched many lives over the years for patients, staff and the community in Jacksonville, Florida and its … Continue reading →

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Trial Lawyer Treated for Cancer on Vocal Cords

September 13th, 2011 - 11:54 am

Jim Zloch is a trial lawyer from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was diagnosed in Florida for cancer on his vocal cords. He sought a second opinion and ultimately, treatment at Mayo Clinic in 2006. Jim talks about going through six … Continue reading →

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A Touch of Kindness Leaves a Lasting Memory

September 8th, 2011 - 8:00 am

For the past five years, brothers Matt and Scott Conklin, along with many other motorcyclists, have traveled to Rochester from Glencoe, Minn., to raise money for the Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital. The event has been a big hit year … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Patient, Neurologist Featured on MDA Telethon

September 2nd, 2011 - 1:47 pm

Every Labor Day weekend, it’s the same: The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA hosts its annual telethon to raise awareness of and funds for neuromuscular disease. This year, the multi-hour television broadcast, which airs Sunday, Sept. 4 on CW17, includes celebrities … Continue reading →

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David Hawley: Overcoming Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

September 1st, 2011 - 8:34 am

What began as an isolated episode of shortness of breath and developed into symptoms of increasing fatigue in 2008, turned into an unexpected and serious medical condition for David Hawley, a retired hotel executive in Phoenix, Arizona. David Hawley received … Continue reading →

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