Author Archives: Matt Dacy

"Joe Clinic" — the model Mayo employee

April 27th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Doorman and Ambassador Patients often comment on the quality of Mayo Clinic employees. You typically hear statements about how the people who work here are friendly and helpful. Well, that’s a long tradition at Mayo. Let me introduce you to a … Continue reading →

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Logo Logic: What do those shields mean?

March 9th, 2009 - 7:00 am

Matt Dacy is the director of Mayo’s museum, Heritage Hall. He works with exhibits, publications and films about Mayo Clinic history. Quiz time … the Mayo Clinic logo depicts three shields. What do those shields represent? It’s surprising how many … Continue reading →

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What's in a Name? The Story of "Mayo Clinic"

February 9th, 2009 - 6:00 am

“Mayo Clinic” is one of the best-known and most-trusted “brand names,” but its origin has more to do with our inherent values than with any sophisticated marketing plan. Mayo is a family name. William Worrall Mayo, M.D., a frontier … Continue reading →