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Donate Patient Stories, Staff Stories Nurse donates kidney to man she didn’t know out of kindness, inspired by her patients Inspired by her career in nursing and passion for helping others, Ally Weaver registered to be a kidney donor in July 2023. Today, her kidney lives inside a man in New Mexico, who says he is eternally grateful for her selflessness. By • May 10, 2024 Staff Stories Meet My Team: Learn about Mayo Clinic Networks staff, a.k.a. ‘network plumbers’ Mayo Clinic Networks staff work behind the scenes to ensure electronic data gets where it needs to go — and much more. Learn how many pieces of equipment they maintain, what a ’typical’ day looks like, and what they’d be called if they were a band. By • May 9, 2024 Medical Education Stories, Staff Stories Mother follows in daughter’s footsteps to become pharmacy technician at Mayo Clinic Katie DeWitt and her mother, Cheryl DeWitt, have more than a last name in common. Both are following the same career path as pharmacy technicians at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. By • May 2, 2024 Staff Stories Meals and wheels: Austin Food Services team member recognized for kindness, compassion – receives new bike from co-workers When Ian Corscadden’s team learned he’d be receiving an award from Morrison Healthcare, they wanted to do something special to recognize the honor. They decided on a gift that would shorten his commuting time. By • May 2, 2024 Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Staff Stories Colleagues discuss opportunities for professional growth through Career Investment Program In this "Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences" conversation, Emily Doskey and Mathew Mehnert discuss their experience participating in educational offerings through Mayo Clinic’s Career Investment Program to advance their careers. By • May 1, 2024 Staff Stories Samantha Duke on the ‘pillar of strength’ she found at Mayo after breast cancer diagnosis, treatment Samantha Duke, an assistant project manager in Supply Chain Management, shares her experience with breast cancer, the care she received at Mayo, and the new perspective she’s gained in the work she does here. By • April 25, 2024 Patient Stories ‘People at Mayo Clinic think with their hearts,’ says mom of two heart transplant recipients Madi and Sydney Rippy each received a heart transplant at just 3 years of age. In the years since, the sisters have spent countless hours with their care teams at Mayo Clinic. "To them, their providers are family," says their mom, Linsey. In gratitude for the care they’ve received and in support of other families, the Rippys have spearheaded a toy drive for Mayo Clinic Children’s Center for the past 13 years. By • April 22, 2024 Staff Stories Q&A with retired nurse, current volunteer: How Mayo Clinic’s pension plan helps in the golden years Learn how Rick O’Meara, a Mayo retiree and volunteer, is pursuing his dreams in retirement, thanks to the benefits he earned while working. By • April 19, 2024 Staff Stories Meet My Team: For Mayo Clinic’s Child Life staff, play is serious business Child life specialists care for Mayo Clinic’s youngest patients and their families, providing education, support and opportunities to play. Learn what a typical day is like for them, what they look for in new colleagues, and what they’d be called if they were a band. By • April 19, 2024 Patient Stories Two-time living-organ donor calls giving an honor, Mayo Clinic a ‘well-oiled machine’ John Maxcy believes it’s an honor to be an organ donor. He should know. He’s given the gift of life twice. By • April 18, 2024 Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Uncategorized Colleagues discuss passion for environmental stewardship, Mayo’s sustainability efforts In a "Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences" conversation, Amanda Holloway, director of Sustainability, and Dru Larson, a senior systems engineer in Facilities Operations, discuss their passion for environmental stewardship and their work at Mayo. By • April 18, 2024 Patient Stories, Staff Stories IT staff member thanks Mayo care team for saving his life after near-death experience Dave McClain sustained life-threatening injuries after falling from a 14-foot ladder in October 2023. Thanks to his care at Mayo Clinic, he is nearly back from his injuries and has returned to work as a network engineer. By • April 16, 2024 First 1 2 3 4 ... Next Last About is a blog that gives a unique perspective on what’s happening around Mayo Clinic and beyond. Contact us by sending an email to intheloop@mayo.edu. 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