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Pediatric Cancer Survivor Plans to Become Nurse to Help Kids Like Her

As a child, Lydia Pankratz spent more than two years in and out of the hospital for cancer treatment. The care she received from staff[...]

By In the Loop • February 6, 2020
‘Pints for Preemies’ Challenge Returns to Deliver More Life-Saving Blood Donations

The goal of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program's upcoming campaign, Pints for Preemies, is to adequately supply Mayo Clinic with enough blood for its[...]

By In the Loop • October 3, 2019
‘Pints for Preemies’ Challenge Helps Mayo’s Youngest — and Tiniest — Patients

The importance of blood and organ donation has always been apparent to ICU nurse Jenny MacIntyre. But when her daughter was born more than three[...]

By In the Loop • November 27, 2018