Category Archives: Events

Minnesota Twins’ Winter Caravan Visits Saint Marys Hospital

February 1st, 2012 - 3:08 pm

On Thursday, January 26, the Minnesota Twins’ 52nd annual Winter Caravan made a private stop at Mayo Clinic’s Saint Marys Hospital. Players Joe Mauer and Danny Valencia, as well as radio broadcaster Cory Provus, attended the event, visiting patients at … Continue reading →

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Kent Alexander’s Beautiful Voice

October 31st, 2011 - 12:40 pm

Many patients have a fond musical memory from Mayo Clinic’s Gonda Atrium. Patients and employees will often be seen taking a break by playing piano or singing. Some musicians that have touched many lives over the years on the piano … Continue reading →

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Time Capsule 25: A Three-Part Video Series, Celebrating the Voice of Florida

October 12th, 2011 - 1:16 pm

October 1986 marked a very important time in Mayo Clinic’s history. This was the year that Mayo Clinic opened its first campus outside of Rochester, Minn. The new campus, located in Jacksonville, Florida, opened its doors to patients on October … Continue reading →

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Mayo Comes to Florida, Makes Headlines in the 80s

October 11th, 2011 - 12:51 pm

Mayo Clinic broke grounds on the Florida campus in 1985, opening their doors to patients on October 13, 1986. Meanwhile this new “unadvertised clinic in a forest” was making headlines throughout the United States. (Click on the headline below to … Continue reading →

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Florida’s 25th: The Land for the Campus

October 3rd, 2011 - 3:57 pm

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Florida campus makes me think of the gift that started it all:  the land for the campus. The Davis family donated all 400 acres that we have today, and it’s just beautiful. More importantly, … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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‘His and Her’ Weight Loss Surgeries Spawn Healthy Lifestyle Changes

May 6th, 2011 - 9:18 am

‘His and Her’ Weight Loss Surgeries Spawn Healthy Lifestyle Changes – Arizona couple loses pounds, inches, old habits after Mayo Clinic surgeries Not many people who struggle with weight issues are proud to show off their “before” photos – especially … Continue reading →

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David was Mayo Clinic’s first video contest winner!

April 14th, 2011 - 11:14 am

On Sunday, April 10th, David’s health tip video was shown on the main scoreboard during the 8th inning of the Minnesota Twins game. David received four tickets to view his 20 seconds of fame (and enjoy the rest of the … Continue reading →

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