Monthly Archives: February 2011

What’s Your Most Feared Disease?

February 25th, 2011 - 2:46 pm

When it comes to your health what worries you the most?  Cancer?  Heart disease?  Stroke? Diabetes?  In a recent survey conducted for the MetLife Foundation,  Cancer was the most feared disease in the United States.  And while heart disease, stroke … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Marks Strong 2010 Financial Performance

February 24th, 2011 - 3:30 pm

Mayo Clinic leaders today announced that the organization finished 2010 in a strong financial position. Managing expenses remains critical as Mayo Clinic makes measured investments in capital projects and programs that will allow the organization to continue to provide an … Continue reading →

By Karl Oestreich | Posted in Development, Human Resource | Leave a comment

Complex Migraine

February 22nd, 2011 - 7:59 pm

More than 28 million Americans — three times more women than men — suffer from migraine, a type of headache that’s often severe. Although any head pain can be miserable, migraines are often disabling. With a “complex migraine” symptoms can … Continue reading →

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Media Relations Staff: Jacksonville, Fla.

February 16th, 2011 - 7:43 pm

Contact media relations: 904-953-2299 ______________________________________________ Kevin Punsky Communications Program Manager, Florida Public Affairs punsky.kevin@mayo.edu Beat areas: Gastroenterology Lab Research _______________________________________________ Cynthia Nelson Senior Marketing Communications Specialist nelson.cynthia1@mayo.edu Beat areas: Neurology Neurosurgery Executive Health Contracting _______________________________________________ Paul Scotti Senior Marketing Communications … Continue reading →

By Alyson Fleming | Posted in Human Resource | Comments (4)

Media Relations Staff: Scottsdale / Phoenix, Ariz.

February 16th, 2011 - 7:42 pm

 Contact media relations: 480-301-4222 ______________________________________________ Lynn Closway Media Relations Consultant closway.lynn@mayo.edu Beat areas: o Bariatric o Cosmetic Surgery o Gastroenterology (General) o Transplant Center (heart, lung) _____________________________________________ Julie Janovsky-Mason Media Relations Consultant janovsky-mason.julie@mayo.edu Beat areas: o Audiology o Cancer … Continue reading →

By Alyson Fleming | Posted in Human Resource | Comments (3)

Mayo, ASU collaboration to grow

February 14th, 2011 - 9:27 pm

Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University (ASU) have signed an agreement that represents a formal commitment to enhance the collaborative relationship that has been building steadily over the past eight years. This agreement will pave the way for Mayo and … Continue reading →

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Study Suggests Less Invasive Treatment for Some Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients

February 9th, 2011 - 3:58 pm

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association discussed in today’s The New York Times finds many women with early stage breast cancer tumors with involvement of one or two lymph nodes may not need removal of additional … Continue reading →

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Survival stories from WomenHeart Champions

February 9th, 2011 - 12:36 am

As part of a Special Briefing for News Media at The Paley Center for Media in New York , one panel discussion focused on women who shared their survival and heroic stories of battling heart disease. The session, entitled Stories from the … Continue reading →

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What Troubles the 50+ Woman’s Heart?

February 9th, 2011 - 12:05 am

As part of a Special Briefing for News Media at The Paley Center for Media in New York today, one panel discussion delved into the many unique aspects of heart disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention for those conditions that occur … Continue reading →

By Karl Oestreich | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Women's Health | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)

What Ails a Young Woman’s Heart

February 8th, 2011 - 11:43 pm

Young women and heart disease? It’s not on everyone’s radar screen, but it should be . The number one killer of women in the United States, also impacts women of child bearing age. Over 40,000 have heart problems during pregnancy, … Continue reading →

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