March 23, 2020
Impromptu Evaluation Uncovers Life-Threatening Heart Disease
Greg VanBellinger knew from family history that he was at risk for heart disease, but as a fitness enthusiast who stayed on top of his medical appointments, he believed his heart was in good shape. An offhand decision to participate in a fitness evaluation at Mayo Clinic, however, revealed that Greg’s heart was not as […]
Tags: Dr. Gurpreet Sandhu, Dr. Robert Frye, Dr. Warren Thompson, Executive Health Program
December 14, 2018
Spinal Cord Stimulator Sparks a Pain-Free Journey to Better Health
After years of chronic back pain, Guy Gottschalk was not optimistic that he would ever find relief. But a visit to Mayo Clinic not only significantly reduced his pain, it gave him the motivation to make important lifestyle changes that dramatically improved his health.
Tags: Dr. William Mauck, Executive Health Program, Pain Medicine
April 18, 2013
Atlanta to Jacksonville: Short travel for answers from Mayo Clinic
By MakalaArce
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 fabulous mini vacation combining our health care with an activity we both love!” exclaimed McIver. […]
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January 17, 2013
Thoroughness is credited by Canadian for early Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
By MakalaArce
John Henderson of British Columbia is a details man: a Chartered Accountant for whom accuracy and thoroughness are paramount. So while health care is excellent in Canada, about 15 years ago Mr. Henderson, now 62, decided his routine check-ups were not as thorough as they should be for a man approaching 50. “Every time I […]
Tags: 1136, 2391, 5268, 5335, 5336, Canada, early diagnosis, Executive Health Program, John Henderson, Mayo Clinic, Prostate Cancer
December 2, 2012
Routine Executive Health exam leads to cancer diagnosis
Marilyn Dobski is happy to be able to spend time with her grandchildren following successful cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic.
Tags: 2298, 5268, Executive Health Program, Marilyn Dobski, Mayo Clinic, thyroid cancer