Patient Stories

Greg McFarlane and his brother, Wain, have always shared a special bond. Together with their brothers Julian and Micah, the siblings founded the reggae band[...]

By In the Loop • March 24, 2016

Diane Tovar thought she was healthy. But testing done as part of a routine exam revealed surprises in her bloodwork. "My platelet count was low[...]

By Hoyt Finnamore • March 17, 2016

The first fracture — a wrist — came shortly after Elsa Jensen's first birthday. It's probably easier to list the bones she hasn't broken in[...]

By In the Loop • March 15, 2016

Jaxon Gorman needed a pick-me-up. Just a few weeks earlier, all he was worried about was a pain he thought was from wrestling. Then suddenly[...]

By In the Loop • March 15, 2016

Written by Matt Dacy, director of Mayo Clinic Heritage Hall. Nancy Reagan liked to say she had a "magical friendship" with Mayo Clinic, since it was[...]

By In the Loop • March 10, 2016

Some kids get toys or candy from their grandparents. Zachary Gansen got something even better: A book, in which he is the central character. Zachary's[...]

By In the Loop • March 10, 2016

Chris Willaert has been an athlete and coach for most of his life, and he has taken his share of hits along the way. But[...]

By In the Loop • March 8, 2016

Each year, CURE magazine gives readers a chance to honor an oncology nurse who they believe "went above and beyond to help them heal" by nominating[...]

By In the Loop • March 8, 2016

If you're looking for someone who can stay calm under pressure, Jerry Verhagen just might be your guy. This past November, while cutting wood at[...]

By In the Loop • March 3, 2016

On Monday, Mayo Clinic staff had the opportunity to hear a talk on "Compassion in Health Care" from one of Mayo's own patients — also[...]

By In the Loop • March 1, 2016