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Congratulations to Luis., who recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! Here is an excerpt from the nomination story: "I had spent a considerable amount of time in the hospital away from my family and pets. Feeling emotional, I was lucky to have Luis as my day nurse. He came into my room with a smile and I immediately felt his care and compassion. He checked on me a lot, and if he saw I was a little down, he would take extra time in my room making me laugh and doing his best to cheer me up. In every interaction we had, I could see and feel the passion and love he has for being a nurse. I truly felt like a friend and not just another patient. I am so grateful and blessed to have him as a nurse!" Mayo Clinic is among over 5,000 healthcare organizations worldwide committed to the DAISY Award program. The DAISY Award is presented each month to an extraordinary nurse.⁠ ⁠If you know someone looking for a career in nursing, explore available opportunities at Mayo Clinic:

Deanna Scherr is a dedicated social worker who provides invaluable support to patients during their most challenging moments. Her compassionate approach allows her to connect with people when they need it most, guiding them through life-changing experiences. ⁠ ⁠ Share in the comments a note of thanks for Deanna and all who dedicate their careers to making a difference every day in patient care. ⁠ ⁠ #SocialWork #PatientCare #Compassion #Support ⁠

Ask Dr. Jonathan Morris anything! He is a neuroradiologist and medical director of the Anatomic Modeling Unit at Mayo Clinic, and he is driving the innovation in the use of 3D models to help surgeons plan and prepare for complex surgeries. Pre-submit your questions, then join the live event with Dr. Morris on 11/4 at 3 p.m. CT on Reddit. https://bit.ly/4flSIAY #AMA

While overall mortality from digestive diseases has dropped nationwide, a closer look reveals a significant upward trend in deaths from these diseases among Native populations as well as white women. “Deep-rooted, systemic racism can affect the design of health policies for certain areas and populations, and that affects health," says Mayo Clinic Advanced Motility Fellow Wafa Aldhaleei, M.D., M.P.H., first author of the study, which was published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. “Throughout the world, poverty, food insecurity, lack of access to clean water, environmental exposures, vaccine hesitancy, lack of insurance and healthcare access, as well as personal risk factors such as excess body weight, alcohol and substance use disorders can influence the gut microbiome." Read more: https://mayocl.in/4eZtuIF

Shraddha Kalgutkar was born in India with a rare liver disease. The hope was her liver would heal itself. She grew up seemingly healthy and eventually moved to the United States to fulfill her dream of becoming an occupational therapist. In November 2022, Shraddha was rushed to the hospital where it was discovered her body wasn’t getting enough oxygen. Additional tests revealed her congenital liver condition had worsened and led to a more serious condition called hepatopulmonary syndrome. Her condition was so severe that Shraddha was denied a liver transplant and given one year to live. Refusing to give up, Shraddha turned to Mayo Clinic. Bashar Aqel, M.D., director of the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and his multidisciplinary team of experts went to work on a strategy to save Shraddha. Read more: https://mayocl.in/3Caci4E

Physician well-being and wellness are essential not only for the health of physicians but also for the quality of care they provide to patients. As burnout rates among physicians rise, especially post-pandemic, the need for effective interventions has never been clearer. In this recent publication led by Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.S., from Mayo Clinic’s General Internal Medicine Department, key insights into the components of well-being, from health behaviors to quality of life, are explored, with a special focus on the role of wellness coaching. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UyFQzr

"I may have no idea what tomorrow will bring, but knowing Mayo Clinic has my back allows me to focus on other aspects of this journey with renewed energy," Samantha Duke says. When Samantha discovered she had breast cancer, she didn’t have to look far for support. Her mother Jane walked a similar path 16 years earlier. Inspired both by her mom and the strong network of healthcare physicians and professionals on her team, Samantha remained positive throughout her treatment and is committed to advancing research on breast cancer. While Samantha’s future is not certain — she receives follow-up testing every six months — her experience has shown her that her team is prepared to handle whatever comes her way. Read more of her story: https://mayocl.in/4f8HUpW

The Mayo Clinic Oculofacial Plastics Clinic (OFPC) in Rochester, Minnesota, streamlines evaluation and treatment for people with complex periorbital reconstructive needs. Patients are evaluated by multiple specialists and receive any needed advanced testing, such as high-resolution CT scans for the creation of 3D-printed models. Often, this can all be coordinated within a single day. A team of doctors reviews all clinical information and imaging and develops a treatment plan tailored to each patient's exact needs. After the multidisciplinary team develops a treatment plan, patients meet again with the team and discuss options for medical or surgical treatment. Read more: https://mayocl.in/3AgYUv3 Lilly Wagner Basel Sharaf, MD, FACS Jonathan Morris, MD Sophie Bakri

Diwali or Deepavali is the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus around the world every year in autumn. It spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. Yet, they all point to joy and the celebration of Diwali with the lighting of clay lamps or diyas is a reminder of the importance of knowledge, self-inquiry, self-improvement, knowing and seeking the good and the right path.

Doctors at Mayo Clinic are researching a new way to help high-risk patients recover from right-sided infective endocarditis, a serious infection that can damage heart valves. They used a special catheter to suction out the resistant pockets of infection from the heart without surgery. The research study was conducted across 19 sites in the U.S. and led by Abdallah El Sabbagh, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Dr. El Sabbagh presented late-breaking research findings from the CLEAR-IE study at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Symposium on Oct. 30. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3NL250X