Category Archives: Mayo Clinic Health Systems

Mayo hospitals among safest, according to Consumer Reports

April 2nd, 2013 - 7:43 pm

Teams across Mayo are embedding safe behaviors, participating in ongoing quality projects, improving system efficiency, standardizing best health care best practices and collaborating across disciplines to strengthen their safety cultures. And it’s working, according to a new report from Consumer … Continue reading →

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A Look at the Evolving Roles of Palliative and Hospice Care

November 15th, 2012 - 11:11 am

Many people think hospice and palliative care come at the end of life, and while both often play a key role then, palliative care also can provide pain relief, symptom control, emotional comfort and spiritual support as patients recover from … Continue reading →

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Busy Harvest Season Adds to Farming Dangers

October 11th, 2012 - 10:26 am

The hectic fall harvest is under way, and that means the dangers of everyday farm work — one of the nation’s most hazardous occupations — are compounded by the rush to bring in crops on time. Many agricultural injuries can … Continue reading →

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Nightline to highlight Mayo Clinic Transplant Program

April 30th, 2012 - 2:56 pm

ABC News’ Nightline has been following two Mayo Clinic transplant recipients, along with several other transplant patients the past few months. At 11:35 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 1, Nightline will be airing their journeys during a special 30-minute program … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals, Mayo Clinic Rochester top U.S. News & World Report regional rankings list

February 8th, 2012 - 3:06 pm

Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals in Eau Claire and Mankato, and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., are among the nation’s Best Regional Hospitals 2011-12, according to U.S. News & World Report, publisher of “Best Hospitals.” U.S. News annually publishes … Continue reading →

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Friends don’t let friends fall off their diets during the holidays

December 22nd, 2011 - 4:32 pm

“C’mon. One bite’s not going to hurt you.” “It’s the holidays. Live a little.” There’s one in every crowd: holiday diet saboteurs. Whether it’s among co-workers, family or friends, they’re out there. And although their intentions might seem harmless enough, … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Experts Offer Tips for Successful New Year’s Resolutions

December 19th, 2011 - 2:37 pm

As the New Year rolls in, many people will be looking to better themselves by resolving to lose weight, quit smoking and manage stress. Sticking to  resolutions for more than a few weeks, however, is a lofty task that takes … Continue reading →

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