After receiving treatment in her home state for a gastrointestinal condition, Vivian Gardner began experiencing new, debilitating cardiac symptoms. This led her, with her husband and two young children, to move across the country for care at Mayo Clinic. Today, Vivian works with the cardiology specialists who gave her hope, sharing her story with patients facing similar challenges.
Elsie Conner and Rosemary Riddles look back on their many years at Mayo Clinic and reflect on the importance of community, love and resilience that is at the heart of healthcare.
The Media Analysis and Distribution team's work can be seen throughout Mayo Clinic. They are the ones behind every form, booklet and brochure around campus. Learn how they contribute to patient care, what they'd look for in a new team member and what they'd be called if they were a band.
Iris Wang, M.D., is on a mission to help people struggling with constipation before it becomes a long-term problem, and she's doing it with rhymes and humor in her recently published children's book "Boo Can't Poo." Dr. Wang shares how her patient interactions inspired her to write the book and the important lessons she hopes kids and their parents learn from it.
Two years after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, Matthew Wilson shows no signs of cancer. Inspired by the care her son received, Mathew's mom, Sophia Wilson, applied and was hired to work at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Matthew is determined to do the same.
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.