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Eau Claire resident Michelle Messer, diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 4 ovarian cancer five years ago, shares her message of hope and healing thanks to her team of physicians and nurses at Mayo Clinic Health System and Mayo Clinic.

Update: On Saturday, Sept. 22, Urgent Care in Cannon Falls will be closed. The Same Day Clinic in Red Wing will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Due to power outages across our communities, and for the safety of our patients and their families, the following Mayo Clinic Health System clinics will be closed today (Friday, September 21): • Cannon Falls clinic is closed today. The hospital and Emergency Department will remain open. • Faribault clinic is closed today. • Kenyon clinic is closed today. • The Southview Support Center in Owatonna is closed today. Mayo Clinic Health System sites in Blooming Prairie, Lake City, Owatonna, Red Wing and Zumbrota will remain open and operate as usual. The safety and health of our patients is Mayo Clinic Health System’s top priority. Patients in need of care who are in areas with clinic closures are directed to contact the nearest medical facility. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update as the situation unfolds. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the storms.

Due to power outages across our communities, and for the safety of our patients and their families, the following Mayo Clinic Health System clinics will be closed today (Friday, September 21): • Cannon Falls clinic is closed today. The hospital and Emergency Department will remain open. • Faribault clinic is closed today. • Kenyon clinic is closed today. • The Southview Support Center in Owatonna is closed today. Mayo Clinic Health System sites in Blooming Prairie, Lake City, Owatonna, Red Wing and Zumbrota will remain open and operate as usual. The safety and health of our patients is Mayo Clinic Health System’s top priority. Patients in need of care who are in areas with clinic closures are directed to contact the nearest medical facility. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update as the situation unfolds. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the storms.

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Mayo Clinic Health System sponsored the Sept. 15 Sharing Hope in the Chippewa Valley walk to Prevent Suicide. The walk was created by two organizations, the partnership of Prevent Suicide Chippewa Valley and NAMI Chippewa Valley. More than 500 people participated, raising more than $17,000 to offer support, education, raise awareness and provide hope to our communities on the impact of suicide. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Nancy's right eye was swollen, sore and irritated when she had her eye exam with Jaclyn Morin, O.D., an optometrist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Dr. Morin was able to help unlock the mystery which eventually led to brain surgery.