Staff Stories

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.

By In the Loop • February 14, 2024

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,[...]

By In the Loop • February 9, 2024

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[...]

By In the Loop • February 8, 2024

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[...]

By In the Loop • February 7, 2024

When Brent Berry became ill after a liver transplant, and his condition deteriorated, a team gathered to come to his aid. He would require a massive blood transfusion protocol that required backup from across the Rochester hospital practice.

By In the Loop • February 5, 2024

Learn what to expect on Mayo Clinic’s new TikTok channel, how some furry visitors got lost in Arizona, and what you'll find at a new Mayo Clinic Store at Mayo Clinic Health System.

By In the Loop • February 1, 2024

At Mayo Clinic, art is recognized for its ability to heal. The Humanities in Medicine team helps bring that element of healing through art exhibits, concerts, bedside arts programs and more. Learn why they do what they do, what they look for in new team members, and what they'd be called if they were a band.

By In the Loop • January 31, 2024

When a passenger flying to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for Christmas had a heart attack, he was in good hands — including those of a Mayo Clinic physician. Learn what happened when Raul Rosario-Concepcion, M.D., answered the question: "Are there any medical personnel on board?"

By In the Loop • January 31, 2024

An accomplished athlete, Kari Turkowski, Ph.D., first came to Mayo Clinic as a patient searching for answers. After receiving a diagnosis, she came back as[...]

By In the Loop • January 30, 2024

On July 26, 2020, Ryan and Jennifer Hegge were days away from a graduation party and college sendoff for their oldest son, Brody, and excitedly preparing their younger sons for a new school year. The next day, that joy stopped when they lost their second-born son, Aidan, to suicide. They've since launched the nonprofit Aidan's Light, which will host an event in Rochester on Jan. 9.

By In the Loop • January 9, 2024