Patient Stories

Jack Long was 14 when he came to Mayo Clinic for surgery to repair his heart. Today, thanks to the work of his care team,[...]

By In the Loop • January 30, 2018

When their daughter was born with congenital heart defects, Megan and Brent Ustby were comforted by families going through the same thing. Now, Megan is[...]

By In the Loop • January 25, 2018

Dr. Dave Asp, an Ironman and longtime cross country skiing competitor, recently took on a new role as author, writing about his "athletic adventures" and[...]

By In the Loop • January 25, 2018

Last year, Jimmy Warren was surprised to learn he would need a kidney transplant. His wife shared the news on Facebook, and before long an[...]

By In the Loop • January 23, 2018

The Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan stop at Mayo Clinic Children's Center brought more than just players, coaches, and TC Bear. The nonprofit "Pads for Peds"[...]

By In the Loop • January 23, 2018

Ten years ago, Teresa Fort lost a child before he was even born. She recently reconnected with the nurse who held her hand and cried[...]

By In the Loop • January 18, 2018

Mayo Clinic lung cancer patient Linda Wortman and her husband will attend next month's Super Bowl in Minneapolis. The couple was awarded the tickets after[...]

By In the Loop • January 18, 2018

Five years ago Bill Schluter began crocheting as part of his recovery from short-term memory loss. Since then, he’s made hundreds of blankets and given[...]

By In the Loop • January 16, 2018

One of the most devastating side effects of breast cancer treatment for many women is losing their hair. A new treatment called cold cap therapy[...]

By In the Loop • January 16, 2018

After her daughter was diagnosed with cancer, Dawn Hucke was inspired to change career paths to work with patients. The one-time auditor is now the[...]

By In the Loop • January 4, 2018