Cancer impacts much more than just a person's physical health. It can affect a patient's emotional and mental well-being as well. Gather tips for helping cancer patients, and their caregivers, during this challenging time. https://mayocl.in/2DH5D0n

Christina and her finance' Brandon were on their way to happily ever after. But just three months before the big day, Christina learned she had a brain tumor that needed to be removed as quickly as possible. This young bride was determined to not only make it to that day, but walk herself down the aisle. Thanks to her "self-described stubbornness" and experienced health care team, she did just that. https://mayocl.in/37KYpX4

Mayo Clinic Health System values the contribution of our nursing staff and the important role they play in caring for our patients. We are currently in contract negotiations with the Minnesota Nurses Association in Mankato. Mayo Clinic Health System is in full agreement that bargaining should continue. As is standard practice, our nurses elected a representative group of their peers to act as the negotiating committee, representing all nurses at the bargaining table. We are hopeful we can resume negotiations with this team of elected nurses in the near future. We remain committed to fair and productive negotiations that yield a positive outcome for our patients, nurses and hospital.

The holiday season is filled joy, thankfulness and togetherness. However, it can be one of the most difficult times when you have experienced the death of someone you love. Keep these tips in mind this season as you confront sights, sounds and smells that trigger memories of the past. https://mayocl.in/2YhvhCb

The Menomonie Middle School’s “MMS Gives Back” class donated gift bags for children to Mayo Clinic Health System on Giving Tuesday. The students in this class brainstormed community needs and pitched their idea to the principal. The group planned and assembled the entire project, including promoting their fund-raising campaign—a penny war between the pods. The bags, which will be given to children needing care in the emergency room, include a water bottle, treats and small toys. Thank you Menomonie Middle School!

As part of the Mayo Clinic Health System’s OB consolidation, the new center being constructed in Austin has completed phase one. The Family Birth Center is officially open to host expecting moms in its new cesarean section suite. "This is like Christmas morning for Dr. Goins. We have spent a lot of time over the last two years preparing for this moment and the additional moments to follow, that are going to allow our patients to have an even better experience,” said Dr. Heidi Gaston, I-90 OBGYN department chair. Story from ABC 6 News - KAAL TV

After a careful review of patient volumes, ongoing staffing challenges and regulatory concerns, Mayo Clinic Health System has made the difficult decision to close the Springfield hospital and Emergency Department, as well as the Springfield and Lamberton clinics, effective March 1, 2020. Read more: https://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/springfieldinfo