Practice story
March 19, 2019
Stroke Sense: Tips for Keeping Your Body Safe From a Growing Health Concern
By In the Loop 
The death of actor Luke Perry serves as a reminder that strokes happen to people of all ages. Reversing the risk factors that may lead to stroke and knowing the signs and symptoms can be lifesaving.
March 14, 2019
Local Orthodontist Builds ‘Johnny Cars’ of Hope for Pediatric Heart Patients
By In the Loop
A Facebook post gave John Lawson the idea to build toy cars for children, but his inspiration comes from his friend Dr. Joseph Dearani’s pediatric patients at Mayo Clinic.
Tags: Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Joseph Dearani, pediatrics
March 14, 2019
Doctor Designs Garment to Keep You ‘COVR’d’ During Surgery
By In the Loop
After years of watching his patients having to deal with awkward fitting garments to stay covered during a procedure, Dr. Bruce Levy and his wife, Heather, designed a better option.
Tags: COVR Medical, Dr. Bruce Levy, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Ventures
February 12, 2019
Patient Becomes Advocate and Teaches Doctors About Heart Attacks
By In the Loop
At 38, Katherine Leon wasn’t supposed to have a heart attack, which is why it was first overlooked. Sharing her story with doctors shed light on a type of heart attack that was once virtually unknown.
Tags: Dr. Sharonne Hayes, Mayo Clinic News Network, Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
February 12, 2019
Rochester International Airport: Mayo Clinic’s High-Flying Partner in Caring for Patients
By In the Loop
Every day, thousands of pounds of cargo are flown into Rochester International Airport, which plays a vital role in timely diagnoses and treatments for patients around the world.
Tags: Dr. Andrew Paulsen, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Rochester International Airport
January 10, 2019
Piper, the Therapy Dog With Three Legs and a Nose for Healing
By In the Loop
Polly Spenle had been researching what it would take for her pup Piper to become a therapy dog when a car accident left Piper injured. But even an amputation couldn’t keep Piper from her purpose.
Tags: Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Polly Spenle, Therapy Dogs
December 18, 2018
Meet Luna: The Newest (Four-Legged) Member of the Mayo Team in La Crosse
By In the Loop
One of the newest members of the Rehab Services team at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Luna the facility dog, is already a big hit with her patients.
Tags: Canine Companions for Independence, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
December 13, 2018
Dashing Through the Snow: Vintage Sleigh Display Comes to Mayo Clinic
By In the Loop
Years ago a one-horse open sleigh was the preferred method of transportation in winter. A new exhibit features, among other historical tidbits on frontier medicine, a story of a sleigh ride gone awry for Dr. W.W. Mayo.
Tags: Heritage Days, Matt Dacy, Mayo Clinic Heritage Hall, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
November 29, 2018
Sleep Specialist Helps ID Clear Signs of Sleep Trouble
By In the Loop
Most of us don’t get as much sleep as we should. But how do you know when a lack of sleep becomes a problem that needs medical intervention?
Tags: Center for Sleep Medicine, Dr. Michael Silber, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, Restless Legs Syndrome
November 20, 2018
Real Life Superheroes Team up in Battle of the Badges
By In the Loop
A friendly competition among first responders that runs through December is all for a good cause: blood donation, which is especially important this time of year.
Tags: Gold Cross, Kate Arms, Kevin Torgerson, Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Rochester Police Department