Category Archives: Pulmonary

Have a Heart? Join Us for a #HeartChat on Twitter

February 7th, 2013 - 3:16 pm

Did you know that almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable? Following simple, daily tips can make us healthier. Please join experts from Mayo Clinic, the American Heart Association and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease for … Continue reading →

By Traci Klein | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Social Media, Women's Health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Mayo Clinic Lauded as One of Nation’s Best Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

July 17th, 2012 - 10:39 am

Mayo Clinic ranked near the top of the 23rd U.S. News & World Report annual America’s Best Hospital list, earning the No. 3 overall spot on its “Best Hospitals” list. Mayo Clinic in Rochester also was rated best in the … Continue reading →

By nickhanson | Posted in Cancer, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, ENT/Audiology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, History, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychiatry/Psychology, Pulmonary, Quality, Rehabilitation, Rheumatology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

CPR in a Few Easy Steps

June 8th, 2012 - 12:07 pm

Just the idea of performing CPR can intimidate the average person, whether it’s the thought of what’s at stake or simply trying to remember all of the steps. A move to simplify cardiopulmonary resuscitation practices for the public is one … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Anesthesiology, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Coping With Varicose Veins During Spring Break Shorts & Swimsuit Season

March 12th, 2012 - 4:33 pm

With spring break shorts and swimsuit season here, many people are showing off their legs for the first time in months, and for some, that also means deciding what to do about unsightly varicose veins. The bulging purple or blue … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Women's Health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)

Reflections – Mayo Clinic Pulmonologist was NYC Firefighter on 9/11

September 9th, 2011 - 4:14 pm

Journalists: This is a reporter pkg. available for use in your newscasts.  Right click on the links to download. Intro:  The events of 9-11 produced stories of tragedy and despair. Yet out of the wreckage also came stories of triumph, … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Named to U.S. News Best Hospitals List for 22nd Year

July 19th, 2011 - 6:03 pm

U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo to its annual list of “Best Hospitals” for the 22nd year. Hospitals included in the Honor Roll, such as Mayo, are part of a small group recognized for “breadth of excellence,” according … Continue reading →

By Karl Oestreich | Posted in Cancer, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, ENT/Audiology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry/Psychology, Pulmonary, Rehabilitation, Urology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Medical Experts for Media – Thoracic Surgery

September 2nd, 2010 - 11:26 am

Stephen Cassivi, M.D., M.Sc. __________________________________________________________________ Stephen Cassivi, M.D., M.Sc., a chest surgeon and specialist in lung and esophageal diseases, lung transplantation and cancer surgery Surgical Director of Lung Transplantation, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Recipient of teaching awards from Mayo Clinic and … Continue reading →

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