Mayo Clinic

Michael (Mike) Shannon, former chairman, co-founder and CEO of KSL Capital Partners, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on August 9. "Mr. Shannon brings an extensive background in hospitality and finance together with a lifelong passion for improving healthcare, especially mental health, and broad experience serving on various educational and healthcare boards," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Throughout his work and service, he has driven transformational change, and his valuable counsel will help us do the same across the healthcare sector." Read more: https://mayocl.in/4fHkDvO

The first mixed-reality-navigated shoulder replacement surgery in the U.S. took place in early 2024. Hear about this breakthrough technology in a new Tomorrow's Cure podcast episode: https://mayocl.in/3WWEbVN

Wayne Courtney fought for his life in the ICU after a rare reaction to cancer treatment. Today, his loved ones, many of which work at Mayo Clinic, are overjoyed to call him their miracle. The Courtney family is thankful for the extraordinary care of doctors, nurses, and staff. Wayne is back home, cherishing every moment with his loved ones and reminded daily how he is to be part of this incredible community—as family and colleagues within Mayo Clinic. Read Wayne's full story and message of thanks: https://mayocl.in/4dmoblW #MiraclesHappen #MayoProud #FamilyFirst #Gratitude

Dr. Ore-ofe Adesina, a neuro-ophthalmologist and orbital & strabismus surgeon at UTHealth Houston, sits down with the Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast to talk about his multi-faceted career and how he has blazed his own trail to serve patients and the ophthalmology community. https://bit.ly/3YEJWJ0

Jacob Ziegler, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, recently became the first surgeon in the health system to begin utilizing new sensor technology to monitor knee replacement patients. ⁠ ⁠ The smart orthopedic implants function just like standard knee replacements, but they include a sensor in the stem anchored in the shin bone that remotely monitors and tracks a patient's recovery by measuring range of motion, steps, stride and other data associated with gait.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about the benefits of this technology: https://mayocl.in/4fzhL4f

E. Rolland Dickson, M.D., who was instrumental in the creation of Mayo Clinic’s liver transplant program and served on the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees and as the director of Development, passed away on July 21. “Dr. Dickson was a giant in the field of hepatology and made seminal contributions in advancing the field of cholestatic liver disease," says Julie Heimbach, M.D., director of the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He inspired so many through his kind and genial demeanor, tireless passion and generous spirit. He is missed by his Mayo Clinic family. Read more about Dr. Dickson: https://mayocl.in/3WSAeS1

The future of surgery is here. Hear how virtual reality gives surgeons an unprecedented level of precision and control in the operating room on the new podcast episode of Tomorrow's Cure: https://mayocl.in/3LTZ0Ll #VirtualReality #Surgery #Podcast

Jenni Rogers, a child life specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, has spent her career guiding children through the challenges of facing a loved one's terminal illness. Recently, she co-authored the book "What Happens When Someone I Love Can't Get Better," aimed at helping parents prepare their children for loss. "Are you going to die?" It's one of the toughest questions a child can ask. Jenni has helped countless parents find ways to answer this. Her 32 years of experience have shown her the importance of breaking down difficult conversations into manageable pieces, empowering families during such challenging times. The book, co-authored with Sara Olsher, provides a scientific yet compassionate perspective on the dying process, helping children understand why sometimes the body stops working the way it should. Through her work and this book, Jenni aims to make these heartbreaking journeys a little easier for families. Read more about Jenni's impactful work. https://mayocl.in/3YARAnz #ChildLifeSpecialist #FamilySupport #GriefSupport

Brooks Rehabilitation, a leader in treating patients after life-altering brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes and other complex conditions, will open an inpatient rehabilitation hospital on Mayo Clinic’s Phoenix campus. The rehabilitation hospital will reside on eight acres adjacent to Mayo Clinic’s Phoenix hospital, near the Arizona State University Health Futures Center. The estimated $70 million project will begin construction in December 2024 with a projected opening in summer 2026. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3SCf1t3

Mayo Clinic is excited to announce a transformational gift from Edith Waterman and her late husband, Bernard, to support Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester. Their generosity will help fuel this multiyear initiative to transform the patient experience, advance teamwork, create more cures, and improve outcomes for patients at Mayo Clinic and beyond. In recognition of the Watermans’ generosity, Mayo Clinic will name one of the new clinical buildings the Bernard E. and Edith B. Waterman Building. Read the full story: https://mayocl.in/3YRK5cn