Staff Stories

"Going the extra mile" highlights the stories and actions of staff praised by colleagues for living the Mayo Clinic values. Read the story of a[...]

By In the Loop • October 6, 2023

Sarah Cosner was halfway through her first semester at the University of Alabama when she experienced frightening symptoms that would eventually lead her to Mayo[...]

By In the Loop • September 25, 2023

A team from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Rochester traveled to Mongolia to share their knowledge about treating people with spinal cord injuries. They recount[...]

By In the Loop • September 19, 2023

Life in any hospital revolves around making patients feel better. But life also intertwines with its inevitable counterpart. When a patient dies at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, two distinct teams silently weave a tapestry of compassion and dignity. The needs of the patient come first — in life and death.

By In the Loop • September 18, 2023

You probably know Mayo's transporters are responsible for helping patients get to appointments and procedures. But do you know what makes their jobs rewarding, how[...]

By In the Loop • September 15, 2023

See how participating in virtual coaching sessions has helped Tammie Molnar. For Tammie Molnar, the path to well-being has been a journey of many small steps.[...]

By In the Loop • September 14, 2023

This column spotlights the kinds of people you think about when you think about Mayo Clinic. They've answered questions, serious and otherwise, so you can[...]

By In the Loop • August 31, 2023

A chance encounter with a Mayo Clinic chaplain at a conference in Costa Rica brought Dr. Brenda Toboada Ovando from Bolivia to Mankato, Minnesota. She's taking the lessons in hospice care she learned at Mayo Clinic Health System back to Bolivia.

By In the Loop • August 29, 2023

During her time working at Mayo Clinic in Florida, Rebecca Chiera formed a special connection with a Caring Canine named Kalvin. After Rebecca had a difficult surgery, she knew a visit from Kalvin was just what she needed to feel better.

By In the Loop • August 21, 2023

Leaders and students from the early years of Mayo's M.D.-Ph.D. program share their recollections on the program in its infancy and how it grew to become a respected program despite some early and unexpected roadblocks.

By In the Loop • August 16, 2023