A tiny duck left his home in Pediatric Laboratory Services and is visiting staff throughout Mayo Clinic. His journey is making staff smile — and will help pediatric patients learn how their blood samples are processed.
In this "Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences" conversation, Pamala Riess and Corinne Thul discuss their experiences in caring for the spiritual well-being of Mayo's staff.
After a rare adverse reaction to cancer treatment, Wayne Courtney found himself fighting for his life in the ICU. His loved ones, several of whom work at Mayo Clinic, prayed for his recovery, hoping he would beat the odds and return home. To bring a miracle to reality, they made a surprising promise.
Learn how a new food event series is bringing staff together, how students are gaining hands-on experiences at Mayo laboratories, and how a duck family was reunited thanks to the quick actions of two colleagues.
Jenni Rogers, a child life specialist at Mayo Clinic, helps children face many challenges — including the impending death of a loved one. She recently co-authored a book, "What Happens When Someone I Love Can't Get Better," to help parents prepare their children for loss.
Yeroon Melaku's daughter, Beki, gained hearing at age 9 thanks to the Mayo care team that gave her a chance with a cochlear implant. Today, the nursing station technician expresses her gratitude for the life-changing operation.
Follow the journey of "The Roaming Reflections of Gratitude Journal" as it traverses seven states, inspiring heartfelt reflections, strengthening bonds and creating community for one dispersed Mayo Clinic team.
Christa Romero had battled Crohn's disease for nearly a decade before her surgery to remove her colon. Throughout her time as a patient, she's grown close with her surgeon and Mayo care team — so close, in fact, the team threw her a surprise birthday party last month while she was recovering.
The Voice of Customer and Touch Point Quality Team, part of the Center for Digital Health, works closely with staff who answer calls for Mayo Clinic. Learn how they help improve service to patients, what they look for in new team members, and what they'd be called if they were a band.
Erik Scharrer, M.D., was working in the Emergency Department in Cannon Falls when a patient who had been in a skiing accident arrived. After assessing the patient and realizing he wouldn't be able to ski in his final race of the season, Dr. Scharrer thought beyond the usual patient needs and offered to take his place in the race.
On Father's Day in 2023, Elizabeth Murphy's father had a heart attack. After initially receiving treatment at another facility, he was transferred to Mayo Clinic — to Murphy's unit. The experience helped her see her colleagues and her patients through new eyes.
In this "Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences" conversation, Robin Anderson and Erin Gravemann discuss how their experience in creating art with patients fosters healing and builds connections.