Staff Stories

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

  As a leader for Project for Teens, Kate Cox teaches area high school students how to use their "superpowers" — think qualities like respect,[...]

By Hoyt Finnamore • March 17, 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

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

They say all good things must come to an end. And for the past 48 years, the "two to three" rummage sales and bazaars that[...]

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

We were saddened this week to learn of the passing of Dr. Jack, one of Mayo Clinic's greatest ambassadors and, according to a tribute from[...]

By In the Loop • February 25, 2016

Lee Aase could have delegated the job. But when he and Mayo's Social Media Team were tossing around the idea of broadcasting a colonoscopy live[...]

By In the Loop • February 25, 2016

Here’s a story that gives us the warm fuzzies. Or maybe we should say, the warm fleecies. It begins on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at[...]

By In the Loop • February 18, 2016

If you're like us, you might wonder why someone would bring members of an improvisational theater group to meet with Mayo Medical School students. Thankfully,[...]

By In the Loop • February 18, 2016