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.
Souk Sengsaisouk, a nurse at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, came to the U.S. from Lao People's Democratic Republic. He shares his path to Mayo, his inspiration for serving others, what motivates him to want to help people improve their lives, and more.
Mayo nurse Clair DeGeorge recently returned to work boasting a new piece of hardware — the Walter Cup. The Minnesota Professional Women's Hockey League team, on which Clair plays forward, became the first ever to win the cup.
Growing up, the Bardwell sisters — Hannah, Lydia, Abby and Birdie — had front-row seats to the healthcare system. Their father was paralyzed in a construction accident. After witnessing the important role his care teams played in his life, each of the sisters decided to pursue a career in healthcare.
From a trip to participate in a special Peloton ride to step challenges and a scavenger hunt, Mayo staff across the country are showcasing their commitment to health and teamwork.
Every day, teams throughout Mayo Clinic do incredible things behind the scenes. Teams like the NICU transport nurses, who stabilize babies before transferring them to Mayo Clinic's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Rochester.
If there's a process you want to improve or a problem you want to solve, the Quality Academy wants to help. Learn about the resources they offer to help staff learn and grow, find out what they'd look for in a new colleague, and hear the song they recorded at a Nashville studio.
Zack Jennissen, a patient care assistant in Surgical Services, has run hundreds of miles to raise funds for 30ForFreedom, an organization dedicated to ending modern-day slavery. Learn about his experience and motivation.
When an ultrasound technician informed Kalyn and Derek Heimerl that their baby had spina bifida, they were shocked. Six weeks later, they traveled to Rochester for a prenatal spinal closure procedure. Today, Landon is an adventurous and happy-go-lucky toddler who brings joy to everyone he meets.
After a tragic car accident took their son Cameron's life, Sarah and Arlin Fisher donated his organs to save others — a decision they knew Cameron would have wanted. Still grieving, the Fishers found comfort in meeting Cameron's organ recipients, connecting with Mayo's transplant team, and operating their nonprofit, Crosses for Cameron.
Inspired by her career in nursing and passion for helping others, Ally Weaver registered to be a kidney donor in July 2023. Today, her kidney lives inside a man in New Mexico, who says he is eternally grateful for her selflessness.