March 9, 2012
When Medication is No Longer Effective for Atrial Fibrillation
By MakalaArce
Ron Boyle has had atrial fibrillation for twelve years. He recalls, “When I was in a-fib most of the time, getting upstairs was a problem. Just doing daily routine was a problem. Get up in the morning and being totally fatigued and that’s the way the day would start.” His previous medications were no longer […]
Tags: 4264, 5252, 5335, A-Fib, Atrial Fibrillation, catheter, experience, heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, patient, Pulmonary Vein Ablation, Pulmonary Vein Isolation
August 10, 2011
Remarkable Story from Familial Tragedy to Compassionate Care to Amazement
By MakalaArce
This patient interview was one of the most touching and encouraging interviews I have conducted. Ellen B.’s testimony reminds me how fortunate I am to work for this organization. In this video, she shares the remarkable story of her first visit to Mayo Clinic, after she had already heard so much about it through her […]
Tags: 5335, account, death, debt, Ellen B., paid, patient, Sister, testimony
June 17, 2011
By MakalaArce
California-native Faith Glass began showing signs of illness at age 2. When local doctors were unable to diagnose her, Faith’s parents, Julie and Bart, turned to Mayo Clinic for answers. In this video, Julie and Faith share their experience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCfR6iDogbs Related Diseases Cancer Related Departments Oncology in Minnesota Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Tags: 1136, 5279, 5304, 5306, 5335, autoimmune neutropenia, Carola Arndt, Faith Glass, Julie Glass, patient
November 17, 2009
Diversity is a key point in our libraries, and I feel so lucky that this strength is emphasized by management and coworkers. I oversee the daily operations of Rochester Methodist Hospital’s Patients’ Library where I serve a wide range of patrons from many states, countries, religions, beliefs, backgrounds and cultures. I am also encouraged to […]
Tags: library, patient, patient library, Rochester Methodist Hospital