Press Room - Mayo Clinic Health System

Mayo Clinic Health System bringing new medical center to Cannon Falls

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:20:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System will break ground on a new medical center on the south side of Cannon Falls this spring. The final approval for the project came last week after years of planning and extensive support from the local community.

Three Mayo Clinic Health System sites awarded Joint Commission accreditation

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, Mankato and St. James have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.

Mayo Clinic Health System website wins Silver Award

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:29:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System’s website recently received a Silver Award during the 2012 Healthcare Internet Conference in Las Vegas. The website was cited as an outstanding health care site for consumers and health care professionals.

Speech pathology helps adults, kids connect with loved ones

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:33:00 -0600

From brain injuries to autism, from simple language delays to swallowing difficulties, speech pathologists see patients of all ages and abilities.

Advanced Telestroke Equipment Available in Waycross

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

New telestroke equipment at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross will enable physicians to diagnose and treat stroke patients more quickly.

Menomonie earns Wisconsin Forward Award

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Cedar has been recognized with a 2012 Wisconsin Forward Award.

Mayo Clinic Health System Receives Grant to Improve Rural Health Care

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Mayo Clinic Health System Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) is sharing in an $11 million government grant to lead the creation of a national learning collaborative among rural health care providers. The effort is part of a national partnership using the Health Care Innovation Award funded by the Affordable Care Act.

New Chief Administrative Officer for Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Today, Joseph Kruse was named as Chief Administrative Officer for Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare, succeeding Ron Paczkowski who announced his retirement earlier this year. Joe will assume his new responsibilities on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Fairview Red Wing Health Services becomes Mayo Clinic Health System on July 1

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:36:00 -0500

Fairview Red Wing Health Services will join Mayo Clinic Health System on July 1. Representatives from Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Health System, Fairview Health Services and Fairview Red Wing Health Services have finalized the details of a tentative agreement previously announced June 7.

Fairview Red Wing and Mayo Clinic Health System Sign Agreement to Integrate

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:47:00 -0500

Representatives from Mayo Clinic, Fairview Health Services and Fairview Red Wing Health Services signed a tentative agreement today for Fairview Red Wing Health Services to become part of Mayo Clinic Health System. This agreement comes after months of discussion. The parties will work to finalize the details of the agreement and acquisition during the next several weeks, targeting July 1 for Mayo Clinic Health System to assume operations.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross Receives Three-Year Cancer Accreditation

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:36:00 -0500

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons has granted a three-year accreditation to Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross, formerly Satilla Regional Medical Center.

ABC News' Nightline highlights Mayo Clinic Transplant Program

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:07:00 -0500

Nightline has been following two Mayo Clinic transplant recipients, along with several other transplant patients the past few months.

Satilla Regional Medical Center Signs to Change to ‘Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross’

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:57:00 -0500

Hospital leaders will host May 1 event to share information with community and celebrate new name.

Franciscan Healthcare Cancer Center Receives Achievement Award

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:35:00 -0500

The Cancer Center at Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse has been named one of 106 recipients nationwide of the Outstanding Achievement Award as presented by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC).

Satilla Health Services Inc., of Waycross, Ga., Joins Mayo Clinic Health System

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:51:00 -0600

Satilla Health Services, Inc., parent company of Satilla Regional Medical Center, joins with the Jacksonville campus of Mayo Clinic effective March 1. Satilla will be renamed "Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross."

Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals, Mayo Clinic Rochester top U.S. News regional rankings list

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:23:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals in Eau Claire and Mankato, and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., are among the nation’s Best Regional Hospitals 2011-12, according to U.S. News & World Report, publisher of "Best Hospitals."

Grant Schlager's allergy to cold featured on KARE 11 News

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:37:00 -0600

Grant has cold urticaria, a rare allergy to cold. The condition can be life-threatening.

Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague named one of nations top 100 critical access hospitals

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the country.

Mayo Clinic Health System launches Name the Robot Contest for state-of-art da Vinci Surgical Robot

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato has announced a contest to name its new da Vinci® surgical robot, an advanced technology that provides increased vision, precision, dexterity and control for surgeons performing delicate and complex operations.

Level II Trauma Center reverified in Eau Claire

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire has been reverified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee.

Good Samaritans reunite at Mayo Clinic Health System

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Rescuers involved in saving the life of a Canadian motorist gathered at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire on Wednesday night, Nov. 16, to reunite with Victor Giesbrecht.

New Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine location to open

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Designed with children in mind, a new Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine location will open Monday, Dec. 5, at Mayo Clinic Health System.

Trauma surgeon’s video helps hunters use harness, be safe

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

David Ciresi, M.D., describes himself as a “safety fanatic.” The trauma surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, a Level II Trauma Center, also is an avid bow hunter.

Mayo Clinic Health System launches new Facebook page

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Mayo Clinic Health System has launched a new Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mayoclinichealthsystem.

High definition endoscopy services offered at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca now has high definition endoscopy suite.

Eau Claire pathology lab linked to new tick disease discovery

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

A new tick-borne bacterium infecting humans with ehrlichiosis has been discovered in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato Breaks Ground on Emergency Department Expansion

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato officials today broke ground on a new Emergency Department on its medical center campus in Mankato.

Mayo Clinic named among 10 top U.S. health systems

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

For the second consecutive year, Mayo Clinic has been named to the list of 10 Top Health Systems by Thomson Reuters.

Queen of Peace to Join Mayo Clinic Health System

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague, Minn., will join Mayo Clinic Health System on July 1, 2011.

Cannon Valley Clinic renamed Mayo Clinic Health System in Faribault

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

On May 23, 2011, Cannon Valley Clinic changed its name to Mayo Clinic Health System in Faribault. This change reflects an emphasis on the health system's ability to bring the best of Mayo Clinic to local communities.

Introducing Mayo Clinic Health System

Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Luther Midelfort and its regional sites are changing their names.