September 14, 2021
‘In a Word’: Bonny Young on leading with love, serendipity and more
By In the Loop 
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 know them better. You see them at bedsides. Behind desks. You may spot them walking down a hall or sprinting across a lobby, making every effort to look like they’re […]
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Tags: Bonny Young, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse
February 13, 2020
The Art of Caring: Memorable Interaction Highlights Importance of Patient Experience
By In the Loop 
Years ago, Karee Munson had an interaction with a physician that was so memorable she uses the story as a teaching tool for new staff. In a twist of fate, the two recently met again, this time as colleagues.
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Tags: Dr. Rhonda Sallaway, Karee Munson, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Mayo Clinic Values, Office of Patient Experience, Palliative Medicine
January 21, 2020
After Heart Surgery, Man Runs 50 Marathons in 50 States
By In the Loop 
Jeff Jensen was training for his first marathon when his doctor discovered a heart murmur that led to surgery to replace a valve. A year later he was able to run the 26.2 mile race, and hasn’t stopped since.
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Tags: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Mark Brumm, Jeff Jensen, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse
December 5, 2019
Patient and Provider Form Unique Bond in Fight Against MS
By In the Loop 
As a new physical therapist, Annie Stoecklein’s first patient with MS was Carl Hohman. Seven years later, the two continue to work together, supporting each other through life’s ups and downs.
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Tags: Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, multiple sclerosis, Physical Therapy
November 26, 2019
Lost and Found: Helping a Patient’s Spouse Return a Borrowed Wheelchair
By In the Loop 
After listening to a patient’s husband explain how a wheelchair he had borrowed went missing, Paul Albrecht gave the man one of his business cards — and a promise to help.
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Tags: Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Mayo Clinic Model of Care, Paul Albrecht, Shirley Spreeman
May 30, 2019
Nurse Makes Chicago-Style Hot Dog for Dying Patient
By In the Loop 
Brittany Burnham, a nurse at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare, knew her patient didn’t have much time left, so she took it upon herself to create a meal he’d been craving.
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Tags: DAISY Award, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Nursing
June 14, 2018
Sunshine and Screen Time: Managing Your Child’s Media Use This Summer
By In the Loop 
Summer break has begun for most students, which means new (or no) routines. Unfortunately, many kids are spending a bit too much of their newfound free time staring at a screen.
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Tags: behavioral health, Dr Angela Mattke, Dr. Chelsea Ale, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, pediatrics
April 19, 2018
Breast Cancer Survivor Named Ambassador for Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival
By In the Loop 
Debbie Koenig first tried dragon boating as part of a wellness overhaul, but it didn’t take long for her to become a regular. This year, she’s the ambassador for the sport’s Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival.
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Tags: Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival, Breast Cancer, Debbie Koenig, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse