Items Tagged ‘Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse’
March 15, 2018
Sister Steps Up to Save Brother’s Life
By In the Loop 
A baseball accident is what landed Jake Knutson in the emergency department. But then doctors discovered something else: Jake’s kidneys were failing, and he would need a transplant to survive.
Tags: Dr. Mikel Prieto, Dr. Patrick Dean, kidney disease, Kidney transplant, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
January 25, 2018
Daughter’s Diagnosis Gives Mom a Life-Changing Mission
By In the Loop
When their daughter was born with congenital heart defects, Megan and Brent Ustby were comforted by families going through the same thing. Now, Megan is using her experiences to help others.
Tags: cardiothoracic surgery, Congenital Heart Defect, Dr. Jennifer Brumm, Dr. Sameh Said, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
August 31, 2017
Two La Crosse Rowers Heading to China With Dragon Boat Team USA
By In the Loop
Co-workers Lori Freit-Hammes and Sue Karpinski haven’t always been rowing enthusiasts. But since taking up dragon boat racing, the two haven’t looked back. Both will participate in the sport’s world championships in September.
Tags: Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival, Lori Freit-Hammes, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Sue Karpinski
June 6, 2017
Mother’s Career Move Inspires Daughter to Pursue Nursing
By In the Loop
As a young girl, Taylar Olson watched her mother go through nursing school while raising five kids. Taylar soon found herself following in her mother’s footsteps.
Tags: Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Nursing, Patricia Olson, Taylar Olson
April 27, 2017
New ‘Worm Mobile’ Helping Mayo Clinic Improve Its Food Waste Management
By In the Loop
The Vermicomposting Center at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse got a big boost recently when Honda Motorwerks donated a Worm Mobile to use for its composting program.
Tags: Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Vermicomposting