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Mobile Health Clinic drives care access
It's a bus, it's a bookmobile, it's the Mobile Health Clinic. Since summer 2021, this big, blue, fully equipped clinic on wheels has been bringing health care to patients in rural communities.
Back on the bandstand: Feeling better with Mayo Clinic Advanced Care at Home
When Robert Heintz was scheduled for hip revision surgery, he was happy to learn he could recover in the comfort of his own home.
Home again, leader finds fit in community, Mayo Clinic Health System
In the eight years that Prathibha Varkey, M.B.B.S., was away from Mayo Clinic, a few things changed. But one thing remained a constant: Mayo Clinic's patient-focused mission. Read her vision for transforming rural health care while building on past successes.
Mayo Clinic App makes managing health care a breeze
College student Lucas Anderson found that using Patient Online Services on the Mayo Clinic App made it easy for him manage his health care.
Online scheduling saves time for busy grandmother
Ellen Mihm knows what brings her joy: travel and spending time with her grandkids — and not waiting on hold to schedule appointments. That's why she likes the easy online scheduling options with Patient Online Services.
Transforming heart care with advanced treatment for atrial fibrillation
Some people may not know they have atrial fibrillation, while others have life-altering symptoms. New advanced treatment options help keep the heart in normal rhythm and reduce the risk of stroke.
Transforming colonoscopy scheduling with AI
Few people look forward to having a colonoscopy, and scheduling was a manual, time-intense process. Learn how a team used AI to streamline the process and reduce wait time.
Quick, easy online scheduling for COVID-19 test offers reassurance to traveling family
When Mark Veldhuizen started showing COVID-19 symptoms while traveling with his family, as someone with cancer, he knew he needed to be seen quickly. Through online scheduling, he got an appointment the next morning.
Care around the kitchen table, thanks to video appointment
Video appointments, a form of telehealth, are seeing more use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about one patient's first video appointment experience her advice for other patients.