Staff Stories

William, Mayo Clinic's newest facility dog, partners with staff at the Mayo Clinic Center for Safe and Healthy Children and Adolescents to help kids share their stories and heal from trauma.

By In the Loop • January 24, 2025

In this edition of "Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences," you will hear from Brittaney White and Juan Cazares Gonzalez as they share their reasons for becoming nurses and reflect on their experiences.

By In the Loop • January 7, 2025

Ed O'Beirne traveled to Uganda to help schools, orphanages and clinics improve their management and impact. Learn about the inspiration for his trip, his experience and the memories he made.

By In the Loop • December 24, 2024

From diagnosis to hospice, the needs of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, are always evolving. The ALS Clinic team is prepared to work together and with patients every step of the way. 

By In the Loop • September 24, 2024

Learn why a recent trauma training was a family affair, how Mayo prepared future nurse anesthetists and how a silver fist helped staff remember a beloved colleague.

By In the Loop • September 19, 2024

If you're looking to move more, save money or avoid parking problems, you're not alone. Learn about the benefits of biking from Mayo Clinic staff and make plans to join them in a ride-along.

By In the Loop • September 16, 2024

Humanities in Medicine supports Mayo Clinic’s primary value — the needs of the patient come first — with an aim to care for the whole patient in a hopeful, healing environment. Learn how Ariel Boswell and Robin Anderson use their artistic and writing skills to connect with patients.

By In the Loop • September 13, 2024

Scott Brandes learned he had acute leukemia when his wife, Shannon, was 10 weeks pregnant with their first child. The hope of meeting the baby, as well as the love and support of Mayo colleagues, are what kept them going through one of the hardest times of their lives.

By In the Loop • September 12, 2024

Since joining the Child Life team in Rochester a year ago, Michael Wridt, a licensed schoolteacher, has brought learning to the bedside — and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center atrium — with creativity and kindness.

By In the Loop • September 10, 2024

Elsie Conner and Rosemary Riddles look back on their many years at Mayo Clinic and reflect on the importance of community, love and resilience that is at the heart of healthcare.

By In the Loop • September 4, 2024