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Recovering from COVID-19 at home using virtual technology
John and Joanne Rohrscheib are recovering in the comfort of their home with advanced care at home, a virtual program that delivers comprehensive care to monitor patients 24/7.
Fisherman able to cast a few lines, make memories after advanced care at home
Frank Franc was excited to receive care at home after a brief hospital stay, which was made possible by a Mayo Clinic program that uses technology to virtually monitor patients 24/7. Learn how advanced care at home helped Frank and his family.
3D mammogram leads to early breast cancer detection
"Do it for yourself, your peace of mind and your family." Janice Maxfield encourages other women to get a mammogram after her routine 3D mammogram lead to quick breast cancer diagnosis and customized treatment.
Advice from breast cancer survivor: 'Listen to your body'
Kari Skaar knows the importance of asking the right questions and speaking up when something doesn't seem right. This breast cancer survivor wants to encourage other women to take charge of their health.
Miles ahead after complex spine surgery
Paul Halbur just wanted to enjoy a walk with his wife, but chronic back pain made this difficult. Read how his neurosurgery team performed a complex 8-hour surgery to eliminate pain and get him walking miles again.
Laser prostate surgery provides quick relief
Ralph Mehr was in 'utter misery' and anxious for answers. Then he found a care team who understood and offered a new laser prostate surgery option.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy restores hearing for Marge LaFrance
Mysterious hearing loss led Marge to an unexpected treatment: hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Read how treatments stimulated healing and helped her hear what she had been missing.
Couple contract COVID-19 from asymptomatic friend: Wear masks, stay vigilant
A single dinner changed the lives of the Jeddeloh family. The couple contracted COVID-19 from an asymptomatic friend. Learn why the family encourages others to reconsider attending in-person group gatherings.
Ultrasonic energy gets Deanne Lee gardening again
Tendonitis in her elbows was causing avid gardener Deanne Lee significant pain. Learn how ultrasonic energy removed damaged tissue without surgery and got her busy digging in the garden again.
TIPS procedure likened to dealing with traffic backup
Liver disease caused Megan Morgan's excess fluid buildup in her abdomen. A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) acted like a "bypass road."
Family warns others to take COVID-19 seriously
Mike Wolf was a healthy guy with no underlying health issues. Then he contracted COVID-19 and spent 43 days in the hospital. Now his family wants to warn others to take COVID-19 seriously.
Physician shares COVID-19 experience
Deepi Goyal, M.D., now can draw on personal experience in leading response to the COVID-19 pandemic. After recovering from COVID-19 himself, Dr. Goyal wants to ensure people take the virus seriously.