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Atlanta to Jacksonville: Short travel for answers from Mayo Clinic
Diane McIver’s first visit to Mayo Clinic mixed health care with pleasure – she and her now husband tagged their annual physical appointments with a trip to the golf course. At the time, they were just dating and enjoyed “a … Continue reading
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Tagged 5268, 5334, Diane McIver, Executive Health Program
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“I wanted to do something for myself”
Heidi wanted to reward herself for getting through a hard time in her life. Her choice: cosmetic surgery. Continue reading
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Tagged 3989, 5187, 5267, 5309, 5335, cosmetic surgery, Heidi Hockel, Mayo Clinic, Nho Tran, Oren Friedman, plastic surgery
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A midsummer morning’s luck
Tom Halverstadt survived a devastating brainstem stroke because of several lucky factors, including bystanders who summoned emergency help and a treatment team that had the expertise he desperately needed. Continue reading
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Tagged 2301, 5292, brainstem stroke, Dr. Chong, Dr. Demaerschalk, Dr. Hoxworth, endovascular surgery, Mayo Clinic, Tom Halverstadt
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A Family Doctor’s View of Mayo Clinic
“First onboard and seated on the aisle, I watched my fellow passengers as they slowly filled the small regional jet. I was struck by how many of them limped, used walking devices, lugged oxygen tanks, or had skin conditions. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Mayo Clinic, President, Richard Roberts, WONCA, World Organization of Family Doctors
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Singing Praise After New Esophageal Cancer Treatment
Esophageal cancer took Jorge Rivera, 47, by surprise. An auto loan manager and a father of three, he had a full life and a passion for performing sacred music with his family. Rivera, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, had “the … Continue reading
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Posted in Cancer, ENT/Audiology, Uncategorized
Tagged 1136, 3169, 5267, 5275, 5279, 5334, Cancer, esophageal cancer, Jorge Rivera
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Couple grateful for longtime care at Mayo Clinic
Karl and Eileen Rauschert of Bushnell, Ill., have been coming to Mayo Clinic in Florida for 23 years. Their experiences have been anything but routine. A visit in 2009 is a perfect example. Just as Mrs. Rauschert was about … Continue reading
Twenty-Five Years Later: One Million Prescriptions in Florida
When the Mayo Pharmacy opened on the Florida campus in November 1986, its lone pharmacist, Nan Sawyer, filled just 11 prescriptions that day. Little did she know, 25 years later, the pharmacy would fill its one-millionth prescription. “Reaching that number … Continue reading
Online Health Community
Mayo Clinic launched a new online social network in July to connect its global community of patients and caregivers with others who share similar health interests. More than 1,000 members joined in its first seven days of service. There are … Continue reading
Mayo Clinic Patient, Neurologist Featured on MDA Telethon
Every Labor Day weekend, it’s the same: The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) hosts its annual telethon to raise awareness of and funds for neuromuscular disease. This year, the multi-hour television broadcast, which airs Sunday, Sept. 4 on CW17, includes celebrities … Continue reading
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