Category Archives: International

Thoroughness is credited by Canadian for early Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

January 17th, 2013 - 1:48 pm

John Henderson of British Columbia is a details man: a Chartered Accountant for whom accuracy and thoroughness are paramount. So while health care is excellent in Canada, about 15 years ago Mr. Henderson, now 62, decided his routine check-ups were … Continue reading →

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Mayo International Health Program Testimony – Experience in Bangladesh

April 30th, 2012 - 12:07 pm

Spouses, Drs. Niles and Rachel Batdorf, traveled to Malumghat, Bangladesh to broaden their education and to meet, learn, and work with people from another culture.  This was made possible through the Mayo International Health Program within the Mayo School of … Continue reading →

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Mayo Graduate Student – Trip to Ecuador

December 22nd, 2011 - 8:47 am

Amy Saleh, M.D. went to Ecuador as part of the Mayo International Heath Program within the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. She recounts this surgical trip experience, where they focused on children with cleft lip and cleft palate. Share/Bookmark

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Mayo International Health Program Testimony – Experience in Kenya

December 19th, 2011 - 11:07 am

Mira Keddis, M.D. was originally from Egypt, went to Texas for her medical school training, and came to Mayo Clinic for her residency training. Then, the Mayo International Health Program (MIHP) offered her the opportunity to travel abroad as part … Continue reading →

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Mayo Graduate Student – Trip to West Africa

December 13th, 2011 - 2:29 pm

Jason O’Grady, M.D. went to West Africa as part of the Mayo International Heath Program within the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. He recounts his experience in this video.   New Sharing Mayo Clinic blogpost: : Mayo Graduate Student … Continue reading →

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International Praise for Mayo Clinic’s Nicotine Dependence Center

November 14th, 2011 - 3:30 pm

Meet Mr. Hussein Hatata, lung cancer survivor, who praises the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependency Center for helping him to quit smoking. Related Diseases Lung Cancer Related Departments Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependency Center Share/Bookmark

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Early Detection Key for Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus

June 7th, 2011 - 4:49 pm

Benny Andújar has traveled a long way from his native Utuado, Puerto Rico, to tell an important story. “Cancer doesn’t always send a warning,” Andújar says about his experience with a precancerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus.  A routine endoscopy gave … Continue reading →

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A first of its kind surgery

February 24th, 2011 - 2:00 pm

Three years ago, when Janis Ollson, now 32, was pregnant with her second child, she experienced agonizing back pain. But, unlike the back pain she had during her first pregnancy with daughter Braxtyn, this time the pain would not subside. … Continue reading →

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A Miracle for Daniela

February 18th, 2011 - 6:41 pm

Photo: Daniela, pictured top left, enjoys time with her brothers and sister at our home in Ecuador after her procedure at Mayo Clinic. Written by her parents, Juan and Victoria (Ecuador): My wife Victoria has always believed in miracles. I … Continue reading →

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A Mayo Moment with a "Woman Cut in Half"

December 20th, 2010 - 11:43 am

A big part of the reason for Sharing Mayo Clinic is to give Mayo patients the opportunity to share their stories of how Mayo has changed their lives. It’s inspiring for employees to hear about the difference we make together … Continue reading →

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