September 9, 2016
Why I Walk: Alexandra Abreu-Figueroa
Editor’s note: In this article, Alexandra Abreu-Figueroa, an intern in Public Affairs at Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus, shares her story and discusses why she participates in the First Coast Heart Walk, an annual event sponsored by Mayo Clinic. Growing up, I was always overweight. During my teenage years, in particular, I struggled — losing and gaining […]
Tags: Cardiology, First Coast Heart Walk, Heart Disease, stroke
September 10, 2015
Team Marrion Steps Out for Heart Health
Every year, Katie Ford, who works at Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus, can be found with a plastic jar and a stack of donation envelopes, encouraging colleagues to support the activities of the American Heart Association. In particular, she urges them to sign up for the annual First Coast Heart Walk, which Mayo Clinic sponsors. Heart […]
Tags: Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiovascular Health, First Coast Heart Walk, Heart Disease