Staff Stories

At most institutions, bone marrow collections are performed by physicians. But at Mayo Clinic, a small group of nurses perform these vital procedures. Learn how their work contributes to patient care, what they'd look for in a new team member, and what they'd be called if they were a band.

Sally Blackwell was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer at age 33, shortly after her second child was born. She shares how the life-changing care[...]

Dustin Quimby stepped onto a shuttle bus expecting a ride. He got that and more from driver Matthew Mathias, whose kindness, compassion and fondness for[...]

Melody Griffith shares her inspiration for starting a program for adolescents and young adults with cancer who need different resources and support than adult patients[...]

When Niki Garvie's daughters were diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, she was determined to learn all she could about the disorder. That determination led her to pursue a new career. Today, she's a nurse, pageant queen and tireless advocate for the PKD community.

Mayo Clinic's Nursing Research Coordinators include, from left to right: Melanie Schneekloth, Hannah Friesen, Kathleen Leistikow, Pamela Peterson and Chelsea Kallinen. Not pictured: Kathy Sheffield.[...]

Jill Maas' ability to connect with patients not only makes her an integral part of the healthcare team but may also have helped save a life.

On Jan. 17, 2023, Kari Hall gave birth to a 1-pound, 8-ounce baby boy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Today, Waylon is a thriving one-year-old,[...]

Maria Lazaro Elemos, D.N.P., was born in the Philippines. She shares why cultural diversity is important to her and how celebrating the Lunar New Year[...]

Since 2008, Nathan Hellyer, Ph.D., has been traveling to Honduras with Mayo students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program to provide medical care in[...]