Author Archives: Barbara Sorensen

Heritage Days Film Celebrates the Franciscan Tradition of Mayo Clinic

October 1st, 2010 - 6:00 am

There are two films for Heritage Days this year – both are original productions funded with generous support from benefactors. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at one. It’s a documentary called Healing Hands: The Sisters of St. Francis and 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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Hearing Bells at Mayo Clinic in Rochester? It’s the Carillon!

August 10th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Annenberg Plaza in Rochester, Minn., is a beautiful spot on the downtown Mayo Clinic campus. In the summer when the flowers are in bloom, it can be a relaxing place to spend time between appointments or to eat lunch. It … Continue reading →

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The Health Benefits of Pets

May 12th, 2010 - 6:00 am

According to scientific research, being in the presence of a pet can have many benefits.  In fact, the simple act of petting an animal can lower a person’s blood pressure.  In the medical profession, there are many physicians who recognize … Continue reading →

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Dr. Jack the Helping Dog

May 7th, 2010 - 6:00 am

When thinking of ways to share what makes Mayo special, Matt Dacy (a Mayo employee) along with a handful of colleagues decided on a children’s book. They didn’t have to look far for inspiration. They looked to Dr. Jack, a … Continue reading →

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Warmth on Cold Snowy Days

December 25th, 2009 - 6:00 am

As a life-long Minnesotan, I look forward to winter. No, I don’t like bitter, below zero temperatures, and I am definitely not a fan of shoveling anything more than a couple inches of snow. However, I do enjoy other aspects … 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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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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Mayo’s Peregrine Falcons

June 30th, 2009 - 6:00 am

I look forward to spring on the Mayo Clinic downtown campus in Rochester. The grass finally turns green after wintering under the snow, the flowers make their appearance and add an amazing burst of color to the campus, and the … Continue reading →

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Achieving Improved Fitness and Health at Mayo Clinic

May 19th, 2009 - 6:00 am

As Mayo Clinic employees, we are very fortunate to have a state-of-the-art fitness center on the Mayo Clinic Rochester campus. Called the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center, it is supported by a generous gift from Dan Abraham, founder of SlimFast … Continue reading →

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