Employee Stories
July 18, 2019
Cancer Battle Inspires Sara Segner to Become Something She Never Dreamed
By In the Loop 
Just three days into her schooling to become a nurse, Sara Segner switched gears and applied to medical school. Her chosen field is one she’s already quite familiar with.
Tags: Chemotherapy, Dr. Susan Romanski, Lymphoma, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, pediatrics, Sara Segner
June 20, 2019
Reade Quinton, M.D. — Mayo Clinic Physician-slash-Magician
By In the Loop
Dr. Reade Quinton has found that the art of magic has much in common with the art of medicine, using his not-so-hidden talent as a way to connect with patients.
Tags: Division of Anatomic Pathology, Dr. Reade Quinton, Joe Swicklik, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
June 18, 2019
Sophie’s Blankets of Hope, Warmth and Comfort
By In the Loop
Nine-year-old Sophie Neu knows that her mother’s job as a nurse manager at Mayo Clinic is to help sick kids, so Sophie decided she wanted to do something to care for them as well.
Tags: Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
June 6, 2019
Transcriptionist Takes Note for 50 Years of Surgeries
By In the Loop
During her 50-year career at Mayo, Shirley Hultz saw a lifetime’s worth of changes in the world of medical transcription and in the surgeries she was tasked with transcribing.
Tags: Dr. Michael Farnell, Mayo Clinic Alumni Magazine, Shirley Hultz, Transcription
June 4, 2019
‘Wow, another one!’ Team Performs Six Transplants in Six Days
By In the Loop
Mayo Clinic’s cardiothoracic team in Rochester was happy to take on the challenge of an unusually busy week last month, performing six transplants in six days.
Tags: cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Chaim Leker Locker, Dr. John Stulak, Dr. Richard Daly, Dr. Vishal Khullar, Mike Timmons, Paul Henke, transplantation, ventricular assist device
June 4, 2019
Mayo Physician Leaves Legacy of Art on Bike Trails
By In the Loop
Dr. Richard Brubaker spent his career caring for patients and contributing to teaching and research at Mayo Clinic. In his retirement he continued to give to others, creating art that everyone can enjoy.
May 30, 2019
Nurse Makes Chicago-Style Hot Dog for Dying Patient
By In the Loop
Brittany Burnham, a nurse at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare, knew her patient didn’t have much time left, so she took it upon herself to create a meal he’d been craving.
Tags: DAISY Award, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Nursing
May 21, 2019
Third Grader ‘Braves the Shave’ to Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer Research
By In the Loop
For the third straight year, young Sophie Vanderheiden shaved her head to raise awareness, and money, for childhood cancer research during the annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event.
Tags: Amanda Vanderheiden, Cancer, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, pediatrics
May 14, 2019
Years After Craniosynostosis Surgery, Mayo Clinic Patient Becomes Mayo Employee
By In the Loop
Tricia Mueller’s first experience at Mayo was as a 3-month-old who needed major surgery. Today she’s on the other end of care, at times sharing her story with patients so they know they’re not alone.
Tags: Craniosynostosis, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, Sandy Burke, Tricia Mueller
May 14, 2019
Mayo Clinic’s Own Ninja Warriors Use Platform to Make a Difference
By In the Loop
Mayo’s Andrew Yori and Dr. Candace Granberg will participate in another season of American Ninja Warrior this summer, both of them using their strength (and now celebrity) to fight for causes close their hearts.
Tags: Andrew Yori, Dr. Candace Granberg, Pediatric Urology, Rhabdomyosarcoma