As a new retiree, Carroll Sharp took patients to and from kidney dialysis and saw how their condition affected them. So when he learned about[...]

By day, Dr. Harini Chakkera is a transplant nephrologist and chair of the Division of Nephrology at Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus. But by night —[...]

"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." Pablo Picasso

Wayne Peterson came to Mayo knowing it may be his last chance to find relief from COPD. What he didn't know was that he'd be[...]

Mayo Clinic and Medtronic have developed a device that uses electrodes implanted in the brain to detect oncoming seizures. The first to try out the[...]

"Sometimes it’s okay if the only thing you did today was breathe." Yumi Sakugawa

Mayo Clinic's Joy Wolfram, Ph.D., is recognized by Forbes in the magazine's "30 under 30" list for her and her team's innovative research aimed at[...]

Jayne Boeding hadn't planned on becoming a volunteer until life slowed down. But then golden retriever Brady joined her family, and Jayne immediately saw Brady's[...]

"Dogs have a way of finding people who need them, filling an emptiness we don’t even know we have." Thom Jones

Lynn Olson and her granddaughter Siri have more in common than just a last name. Both are passionate about helping others, and volunteering at Mayo[...]

From the realistic looking wounds to the high-tech manikins, everything in Mayo's Simulation Centers is geared toward teaching providers how to help their future patients.[...]

"Make a positive difference in someone’s life today. It’s good for your soul." Harvey Smith