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September 19, 2023
Mayo team travels to Mongolia to train local healthcare professionals on spinal cord injury care
By In the Loop 
A team from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Rochester traveled to Mongolia to share their knowledge about treating people with spinal cord injuries. They recount their experiences and what they learned. Lisa Beck knows a thing or two about spinal cord injury care. It has been the focus of her entire nursing career, and she has […]
May 24, 2023
Meet Piper, Aero, Horus and Genesis, peregrine falcon class of 2023
By In the Loop
More than 250 people showed up for this year’s peregrine falcon banding ceremony, which was held in person again for the first time in three years, while thousands of others watched online. Piper, Aero, Horus and Genesis had much to take in on Friday, May 19. They were plucked from their nest box atop the […]
February 24, 2023
Young brothers team up to bring cheer – and hope – to hospitalized kids
By In the Loop
Johnny and Joey Hamann know what it’s like for kids to be in the hospital at Christmas. Their family lived it. So last year, Johnny started a foundation to collect gifts for patients at Mayo Clinic Children’s Center. In December, the brothers distributed presents — and gave the gift of hope — five years after […]
February 9, 2023
Staff rally to replace stolen e-bike for co-worker
By In the Loop
When John Walker had his e-bike stolen from its usual spot outside of the Guggenheim Building in Rochester, news of the incident spread, and colleagues in Anatomic Pathology stepped up to replace the bike. Earlier this month, staff from the Division of Anatomic Pathology gave back to a member of their extended team in a […]
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