Items Tagged ‘Mayo Clinic in Arizona’
July 23, 2019
Are You Healthy Enough to Be a Space Tourist?
By In the Loop 
As commercial spaceflight inches closer to becoming a reality, Jan Stepanek, M.D., explains the potential hazards and risks that may be associated with space travel.
Tags: Aerospace Medicine, Dr. Jan Stepanek, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
July 11, 2019
Hey, Hey: Cardiac Rehab Program Helps Pat Brickhouse Turn Back the Clock on Her Health
By In the Loop
Pat Brickhouse’s upcoming book about her life with legendary Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Brickhouse includes stories of her Mayo Clinic experience.
Tags: atrial fibrillation, Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
May 30, 2019
Of Mice and Myeloma: Researchers Unlock Promising New Model in Fight Against Cancer
By In the Loop
Researchers can now more accurately predict which multiple myeloma treatments are likely to work in humans after a scientific breakthrough on Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus.
Tags: Discovery's Edge, Dr. Leif Bergsagel, Dr. Marta Chesi, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, multiple myeloma
May 21, 2019
Former Mayo Patient ‘Breaking Bread’ From Coast to Coast In the Name of Helping Others
By In the Loop
Despite having a leg amputated as a result of an injury in Afghanistan, Army Special Forces member Jarrid Collins is determined to live life on his own terms, which means connecting with and serving others.
Tags: Amputation, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, surgery
April 23, 2019
Doctor Becomes Dancer to Raise Funds for Patients
By In the Loop
By day, Dr. Harini Chakkera is a transplant nephrologist and chair of the Division of Nephrology at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus. But by night — for one night and a good cause, at least — she was a dancer.
Tags: Dancing with the Stars Arizona, Division of Nephrology, Dr. Harini Chakkera, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
February 19, 2019
‘Heart Sisters’ Turn Tragedy Into Triumph at Mayo Clinic
By In the Loop
When transplant cardiologist Lisa LeMond, M.D., introduced two of her patients to each other, she knew they had a lot in common. What she couldn’t have known is how meaningful their friendship would become.
Tags: dilated cardiomyopathy, Dr. Lisa LeMond, Heart Disease, heart transplant, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Mayo Clinic Transplant Center, restrictive cardiomyopathy
February 5, 2019
Reaching the Peak After Month of Service in Nepal
By In the Loop
Mayo Clinic resident Christopher Czaplicki, M.D., won’t soon forget his time in Nepal, a trip that combined two of his loves: service and climbing.
Tags: Dr. Christopher Czaplicki, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Mayo International Health Program, Radiology
November 13, 2018
Learning Mindfulness Helps Medical Students — and Their Future Patients
By In the Loop
Medical students from Mayo Clinic in Arizona attended a four-day course outside of their usual curriculum that was created to help them cope with the challenges of being a student and a care provider.
Tags: Arizona State University, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Mindfulness
November 6, 2018
Corn Palace Goes Red for Kadie
By In the Loop
Although Kadie Neuharth was 1,400 miles away, the Corn Palace in her hometown of Mitchell, South Dakota, glowed red as a sign of love for Kadie as she received a heart transplant.
Tags: Dr. Brooks Edwards, heart transplant, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Transplant Center
October 18, 2018
Mayo Resident to Combine Caring and Climbing in Nepal
By In the Loop
Christopher Czaplicki, M.D., is passionate about his work as a physician and his favorite pastime: climbing mountains. He’ll soon have a chance to do both in Nepal, thanks to a travel grant for Mayo residents and fellows.
Tags: Dr. Christopher Czaplicki, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Mayo International Health Program