Category Archives: Social Media

“Quintessential Medical Experience of my Life”

May 19th, 2011 - 9:00 am

Rev. Walter and his daughter, Kimberly, express the profound impressions they have of Mayo Clinic after experiencing it for one week. Their genuine words are truly remarkable.

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#KatieRide for Life with a Camera

April 20th, 2011 - 9:50 am

“You’re going to love this ride! The scenery is so amazing, you’ll wish you had a camera.” So after hearing that response from two of my friends as I told them I was riding in The Katie Ride for Life…I … Continue reading →

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Kidney Donor Found Via Social Media

April 6th, 2011 - 8:58 am

Most people think of Facebook and Twitter as fun, engaging social media sites, used to make friends and connect with those sharing common interests. Kirti D. sheds a new light on the power of social media as she tells us an … Continue reading →

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Sharing with His Radio Family

February 27th, 2011 - 7:23 pm

Scott Hennen is on the air three hours every weekday on his syndicated radio program based in Fargo, North Dakota. He has had ulcerative colitis since 1997, and on Monday morning is scheduled to have his colon removed at Mayo … Continue reading →

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Mayo and the Telephone

January 24th, 2011 - 8:00 am

Mayo has been committed to using the latest communication technology in service to patients since the earliest days of practice. According to family tradition, young Charlie Mayo – 14 years old at the time – set up the first telephone link … Continue reading →

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MaryEllen’s Journey: Searching For Genetic Clues (Episode 4)

November 24th, 2010 - 1:00 pm

From the moment MaryEllen Sheppard was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, she wondered how she developed cancer. Her ancestors, she said, tended to live long, healthy lives. And other than a cousin, she wasn’t aware of anyone else in … Continue reading →

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Surpassing Expectations

November 24th, 2010 - 7:00 am

Amber, a new Mayo Clinic patient, has been amazed with her experiences here. She expressed, “I have a lot of experience with different health systems across the United States, and this model is not seen anywhere else.” Listen to more … Continue reading →

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Patient Education Wins National Awards

November 12th, 2010 - 12:00 pm

Mayo Clinic’s Section of Patient Education won eight 2010 National Health Information Awards.  The educational material was created with team collaboration from various clinical areas and Media Support Services. Winners earned gold, bronze or merit awards. Booklets Pressure Relief Maneuvers … Continue reading →

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MaryEllen’s Journey – A 5-part breast cancer video series (Episode 1)

October 1st, 2010 - 3:30 pm

MaryEllen Sheppard knew something was wrong as soon as she felt a thickened patch of skin on her right breast.  She didn’t feel a lump, but knew the change was different enough to get it checked out.  A mammogram and … Continue reading →

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Referred to Mayo Clinic by Twitter and YouTube

March 25th, 2010 - 8:45 am

For five years, Erin Turner battled pain that ranged from nagging to excruciating in her right wrist. Turning a doorknob hurt. Opening a jar of spaghetti sauce was impossible. She repeatedly visited an orthopedic surgeon in Washington, D.C., where she … Continue reading →

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