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December 21, 2022
Patient makes holidays happier for Ukrainian kids with help of Mayo Clinic Health System staff
By In the Loop 
When Rebecca Danhof, M.D., learned one of her patients was making trucks filled with school supplies to send to Ukrainian children for Christmas, she wanted to help. And she thought her colleagues might, too. It’s not the North Pole. But Kale and Sandy Kvistad’s garage in Kimbell, Wisconsin, bears a striking resemblance to Santa’s workshop. […]
Tags: Dr. Rebecca Danhof, Mayo Clinic Heath System in Onalaska
August 19, 2022
‘I feel like I belong with Mayo’: RISE for Youth program celebrates successful first year
By In the Loop
RISE for Youth, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester branch of the NAACP, recently wrapped up its inaugural year of programming. The program, which received funding through Mayo Clinic’s $100 million commitment against racism, drew rave reviews from scholars, community partners and Mayo Clinic staff. For as long as she can remember, […]
Tags: Barbara Jordon, Dr. Abimbola Famuyide, Dr. Amy Seegmiller Renner, Dr. Anjali Bhagra, Dr. Floyd Willis, Mary Gorfine, Rawhi Said, RISE for Youth
May 27, 2022
Falcon banding brings special honor for Tom Behrens
By In the Loop
Banding day for Mayo’s peregrine falcons is a routine affair for Tom Behrens. But this year, he received a special honor he did not expect: A young falcon now carries his name. For Tom Behrens, Wednesday, May 25, brought an annual routine at Mayo Clinic he has helped manage for 30 years. This time, though, […]
March 21, 2022
By In the Loop
Anjali Bhagra, M.D., and Jacob Malwitz are two of 10 Rochester-area celebrities donning their dance shoes for a good cause. They’re participating in Dancing for the Arts, an event to raise funds for youth arts education. Anjali Bhagra, M.D., and Jacob Malwitz say their dance moves are no match for Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. […]
Tags: Dr. Anjali Bhagra, Jacob Malwitz
May 7, 2021
Help from retired nurses key to Mayo’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts
By In the Loop
More than 130 retired Mayo Clinic nurses returned to their profession to help with Mayo’s COVID-19 response. The News Center checked in with three retired nurses who are administering COVID-19 vaccinations in Rochester. Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic takes an enormous amount of resources. At Mayo Clinic, it’s often been all hands on deck. And […]
Tags: Linda Haessinger, Maureen Bahr, Roberta Sloan, Ryannon Frederick, Tammy Schmit
March 1, 2021
Wall of Heroes honors organ donors, has special connection to family of retired nurse
By In the Loop
A new Wall of Heroes on the Saint Marys Campus recognizes blood, organ, eye, tissue and whole-body donations. The wall is also an extra-special honor for the family of Chris Kopp, a former Mayo Clinic nurse. Chris Kopp has fond memories of her sister, Gail Paulson. “She was a remarkable person. Her smile and contagious […]
Tags: transplant, Wall of Heroes
February 9, 2021
Carving out comfort: Resident’s woodworking hobby provides desks for kids in need
By In the Loop
Ilia Shadrin, M.D., Ph.D., an internal medicine resident at Mayo Clinic, has joined forces with Michael Dean, another woodworking hobbyist, to build desks for children in Rochester who need them. They’re at 30 desks and counting. “I wanted to figure out what to do with some extra time in quarantine,” Ilia Shadrin, M.D., Ph.D., tells Med […]
March 31, 2020
By In the Loop
In the Loop is going to take a brief (we hope) hiatus as Mayo Clinic continues to focus its attention on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you’ll continue to support one another and find ways to share uplifting stories and thoughts in other venues. We’re going to miss this more than Taco Tuesdays […]
March 19, 2020
By In the Loop
Two sisters are helping to make sure health care workers and other essential staff don’t have to worry about finding childcare while on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.
Tags: COVID-19, Dr. Sean Pittock, Dr. Siobhan Pittock, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
March 19, 2020
Talking to Kids About COVID-19
By In the Loop
COVID-19 has changed life for everyone, including kids. Jenn Rodemeyer, manager of Mayo Clinic’s Child Life Program, explains how to help young people cope with the changes they’re facing.
Tags: Child LIfe Program, Dr. Gregory Poland, Infectious Diseases, Jenn Rodemeyer