Archive for September 2022

Cancer is an expensive medical condition to treat, and most patients will need ongoing follow-up care after the completion of treatment, often for years. Unfortunately, it is very common for patients to deal with financial stress along this entire journey. The term financial toxicity is used to describe the treatment-related financial strain experienced by patients…

The Somos Latinos Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) was created in 2016 to promote, educate and celebrate the cultural heritage of Hispanic and Latino staff members and improve the patient experience. While the Somos Latinos MERG is based at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Hispanic and Latino MERGs also are active elsewhere across Mayo. “Resource…

For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in an area not designated for patient care, where social distancing and other safety protocols were followed. FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on…

Three main forms of diabetes — Type 1, Type 2 and gestational — can happen during pregnancy and go away once baby is born. Those with Type 1 diabetes don’t produce enough insulin and may need to take insulin daily. Most people with diabetes have Type 2.  Complications from Type 2 diabetes can include heart disease, kidney disease and a host of other…

Dr. Richard O. White, a Mayo Clinic community internal medicine physician, discusses diabetes complications and prevalence in the Hispanic population. ____________________________________________ For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in an area not designated for…

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. Isolated Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections is a rare congenital anomaly and little data is available on its management. This webinar will cover its prevalence, indications for intervention, and management options.

Learning about uterine fibroids can be intimidating. Michelle Louie, M.D., a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, walks you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition. For more reading visit: https://mayocl.in/3dTtxvq. When it comes to your health, Mayo Clinic believes credible and clear information is paramount.…

Michelle Louie, M.D., a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, answers the important questions you may have about uterine fibroids. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/3fs29VJ. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, you may be asking yourself a lot of questions. Our experts are here to help you answer them. 0:00…

In this video, Elizabeth Stephens, MD, Ph.D., Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Surgeon, and Emily Bendel, MD, Interventional Radiologist, discuss lymphatic issues including in our cardiac surgery and congenital heart surgery patients. For more information, contact: lymphatics@mayo.edu