Items Tagged ‘Mayo Clinic Children’s Center’
June 18, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Sophie’s Blankets of Hope, Warmth and Comfort
By In the Loop 
Nine-year-old Sophie Neu knows that her mother’s job as a nurse manager at Mayo Clinic is to help sick kids, so Sophie decided she wanted to do something to care for them as well.
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Tags: Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
May 21, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Third Grader ‘Braves the Shave’ to Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer Research
By In the Loop
For the third straight year, young Sophie Vanderheiden shaved her head to raise awareness, and money, for childhood cancer research during the annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event.
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Tags: Amanda Vanderheiden, Cancer, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, pediatrics
February 14, 2019 · Leave a Comment
No Ambulance, No Problem: Polar Vortex No Match for Teleneonatology Program
By In the Loop
Nevaeh Loth was ready to enter the world seven weeks before she was due, and on a winter day when travel was nearly impossible. But with technology, a neonatologist 40 miles away could remotely assist with the birth.
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Tags: cesarean delivery, Dr. Robert Johnson, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Teleneonatology program
February 5, 2019 · Leave a Comment
‘Gabby’s Got This:’ Community, Care Team Rally Around Young Leukemia Patient
By In the Loop
Matt and Heidi Brown, whose young daughter, Gabby, recently was diagnosed with cancer, say that support from their community and Gabby’s Mayo care team has been “incredible.”
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Tags: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Dr. Vilmarie Rodriguez, Hematology, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, pediatrics, Saint Marys
January 24, 2019 · Leave a Comment
A Year After Losing Her Leg to Cancer, 10-Year-Old Abri Bentley is On the Move
By In the Loop
In the year since Abri Bentley had her left leg amputated, she and her prosthetic leg, “Stumpy,” have accomplished a lot. And the list of things Abri wants to do continues to grow.
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Tags: Dr. Anthony Stans, Dr. Peter Rose, Dr. Steven Moran, Ewing Sarcoma, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
January 3, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Beautiful Boxes for Courageous Kids with Cancer
By In the Loop
Joe and Karen Davis come to Mayo Clinic regularly for medical appointments, but they also take time for another important task: delivering the wooden boxes Joe makes for pediatric cancer patients.
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Tags: Amy Petersen, Cancer, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, pediatrics, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
December 20, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Balloon Brigade Floats in to Spread Holiday Cheer to Pediatric Patients
By In the Loop
Thousands of colorful helium balloons descended on Mayo Clinic Children’s Center thanks to community members who donated the balloons to support pediatric patients.
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Tags: Child Life Specialist, Marne Hoyer, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, pediatrics
December 6, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Brittle Bone Disease Can’t Dim Toddler’s Unbreakable Spirit
By In the Loop
Ellie Butts was born with a disease that causes her bones to easily break. So easily that at just 2 years old, she’s had more than 100 broken bones. Yet despite the pain, she “radiates joy and love.”
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Tags: Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, osteogenesis imperfecta, pediatrics
November 15, 2018 · Leave a Comment
“Heart Families” Organize Toy Drive for Hospitalized Kids
By In the Loop
Linsey Rippy tends to go overboard when it comes to toys around the holiday season, which is a good thing for children in the hospital at Mayo Clinic, where donations from Rippy’s annual toy drive end up.
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Tags: Congenital Heart Defect, heart transplant, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Ronald McDonald House
October 4, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Son’s Rare Genetic Disease Brings out the Best in Marlis O’Brien
By In the Loop
Marlis O’Brien relied on numerous organizations for guidance after her young son was diagnosed with a rare disease. That experience inspired her to volunteer and be there for others who need help.
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Tags: Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Pediatric Neurology, pediatric neurotransmitter deficiency