Category Archives: History

Working in the History of Medicine Library


I’ve always enjoyed reading.  Browsing through bookstores and antique shops looking at books both old and new fascinates me.  Handling old books and thinking about the many other hands that have touched the same book, leafed through the same pages … Continue reading

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"Forever Caring" sculpture honors Mayo Nursing


Mayo Clinic has a rich history within the nursing profession and continues to strive to “provide the best nursing care in the world.” And there are several exhibits located on Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campus that honor and recognize contributions to … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Nursing Profession


National Nurses Week is May 6 through May 12. 2009.  The purpose of National Nurses Week is to raise awareness about the nursing profession and to help educate the public about the important role nurses play in health care.  Mayo Clinic … Continue reading

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"Joe Clinic" — the model Mayo employee


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


“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

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