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June 3, 2021
Going the extra mile makes vaccination experience special for young man with Down syndrome
The parents of a young Florida patient were so grateful for the caring approach offered to their son during his COVID-19 vaccine appointment that they called back to express their appreciation and share their story. When the father of a 19-year-old patient with Down syndrome brought his son, Tyler White, for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, […]
Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccination, Down syndrome, Tyler White
October 8, 2018
Making Mayo Clinic Welcoming to All
Through an array of programs and initiatives, Mayo Clinic is developing a richly diverse workforce that reflects the different experiences and backgrounds of its patients.
Tags: Bridges to Healthcare, Diversity and Inclusion, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Project Search
May 1, 2018
First Pitch at Fenway, a Dream Come True for Dr. Noseworthy
Dr. Noseworthy was invited to speak at the Boston College Chief Executive Club. Once word got out that he’d be in town, he got another invitation.
Tags: Dr. John Noseworthy
April 24, 2017
Mayo Clinic Mentors Build Confidence in Young Technovation Participants
When Zulbiye Jorgensen, a project manager in Mayo Clinic’s Center for Connected Care, began mentoring a team of Byron, Minnesota, high school girls in 2016 as part of the international Technovation Challenge, she asked the girls what careers they were considering.
Tags: Center for Innovation
January 9, 2017
Mayo Medical Volunteers Find Perspective by Changing Lives in Ecuador
For years, Kallie Howerton and Kate Hudson had been listening to Kate Welp talk about the mission trips to Ecuador she organizes every year. The nurses work together on the Cardiovascular Surgery Progressive Care unit at Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. “My preceptor planted the seed,” says Howerton, who has worked at […]
Tags: Giving Back, Medical Missions, Volunteer
September 1, 2016
Historic Flood No Match for Mayo Clinic Health System Staff’s Resolve to Serve Patients, Each Other
“My husband and I would have totally crumbled if the support hadn’t been there,” says Lynn Luloff, chief financial officer of Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. Luloff is one of many Mayo Clinic Health System staff who work at the Decorah medical center who saw their daily routines washed away the morning of Wednesday, […]
Tags: David Rooney, Dr. Andy Goodner, Flood, Lynn Luloff, Winneshiek Medical Center
June 18, 2016
Family Tradition Inspires New Chimes for Plummer Building Carillon
When David R. Daugherty, M.D., was growing up in Rochester, he walked to Central Junior High School with his father, Guy Daugherty, M.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist. “Since our school was on dad’s way to the clinic, he made a tradition of walking with each of us kids when we reached junior high age,” says […]
Tags: carillon, Dr David Daugherty, Heritage Days, Jeff Daehn, Mayo Clinic history, Rochester Campus
March 4, 2016
Eight Lessons on “Compassion in Health Care” From the Dalai Lama
“A more compassionate mind is very, very helpful to good health.” “Loving kindness, warm-heartedness are keys to health.” “Each of us has some responsibility to make a contribution.” “You can lead this moment because you practice these things.” These words from His Holiness the Dalai Lama resonated with Mayo Clinic staff and guests gathered to […]
Tags: Compassion, Dalai Lama, Healing, Mayo Clinic Values, Meditation