Tag Archives: Florida

Top Blood Donors Give from the Heart

February 22nd, 2012 - 1:29 pm

Giving blood at Mayo’s onsite blood bank has become a regular part of Michael Cape’s life. He donates platelets every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. at Mayo Clinic in Florida’s onsite blood bank. So far, he has donated a total … 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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A Heartening Song: From One Patient to Another

September 20th, 2011 - 3:40 pm

The young are bullet-proof.  Or they seem to think they are. That’s probably why we don’t see middle-aged X-games athletes.  Rare, too, is the 65 year old motocross racer or the social security recipient who spends his free time sky … 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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Trial Lawyer Treated for Cancer on Vocal Cords

September 13th, 2011 - 11:54 am

Jim Zloch is a trial lawyer from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was diagnosed in Florida for cancer on his vocal cords. He sought a second opinion and ultimately, treatment at Mayo Clinic in 2006. Jim talks about going through six … Continue reading →

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Inspired By My Mayo Clinic Patient Experience

June 16th, 2011 - 1:35 pm

By: Sarah Gravina During the past few weeks, my Mayo Clinic experience has come full circle.  As a Public Affairs intern, I am able to now use my passion for Mayo Clinic from a new perspective.  My journey at Mayo … Continue reading →

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Life-saving surgery provides a second chance

May 24th, 2011 - 1:17 pm

Jorge Rivera raised his cell phone and took a self-portrait that showed an almost imperceptible scar on his neck. Rivera, an administrative manager at FirstBank in San Juan, Puerto Rico, underwent a new type of surgery at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, … Continue reading →

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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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Having a Heart: My Mayo Moment

September 7th, 2010 - 6:00 am

As a new Mayo Clinic employee, I had a particular notion of what it meant to become a part of the clinic even before I started. During the orientation process, various people shared anecdotes relating the strong heritage and culture … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic is my answer

September 6th, 2010 - 6:00 am

People often ask 22-year-veteran Kay Thiemann why she has stayed at Mayo Clinic for so many years. Her answer is simple: “Because we embrace our mission to put the needs of the patient first. And because we are committed to … Continue reading →

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