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02/21/2026

Kelsey’s journey at Mayo Clinic began as a Summer III nurse intern. After graduating, she cared for patients as a nurse in various nursing specialties, building the critical-care foundation that would shape her current career.

Today, as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), she cares for patients during surgery, guiding them safely through vulnerable moments.

Beyond patient care, Kelsey serves in leadership roles, supports CRNA recruitment, chairs the Nurse Anesthesia Alumni Association and mentors the next generation of nurse anesthetists.

Her path reflects the many care teams across Mayo Clinic who continue to grow, lead, teach and make a difference for patients every day. https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/CRNA

02/20/2026

Earlier this month, Mayo Clinic medical teams stepped outside of campus and onto the course at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

These candid moments capture the care teams who supported this large event. From early-morning briefings to staffing medical tents across the course, Mayo Clinic physicians, nurses, paramedics and support staff worked together to help keep fans, players and event staff safe.

Caring for our community looks different every day and sometimes it means showing up before sunrise and staying ready for whatever the day brings.

Thank you to the many volunteers who made it possible.

02/17/2026

In 2013, Jeff became a living kidney donor, a decision that changed both his brother’s life and his own. After experiencing the evaluation, surgery and recovery process firsthand at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Jeff felt called to help others navigate the same journey.

Today, he serves as a Living Donor Nurse Coordinator at Mayo Clinic, guiding donors from their first phone call through surgery and follow-up care.

“Being a donor is a wonderful opportunity to greatly improve someone else’s quality of life,” Jeff shares.

His story is part of Faces of Compassion, a series honoring transplant team members whose personal experiences shape the care they provide every day. Read more. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/faces-of-compassion-jeff-binder-kidney-donor-turned-transplant-nurse-coordinator/

02/14/2026

For nearly three years, Ashley Westberry has cared for patients undergoing chemotherapy, transplant and cellular therapies, many of whom experience long hospitalizations and frequent admissions. She is intentional about creating moments of joy, recognizing that small celebrations can bring comfort during difficult seasons.

“Our patients become like family,” Westberry says. “Celebrating milestones and everyday victories reminds them, and those on their care team, that joy still exists, even on the hardest days.”

From organizing surprise celebrations and bedside weddings to decorating the unit for holidays, her efforts uplift patients, families and her colleagues.

Westberry was nominated by her colleague Cat Tan, who shared, “Ashley’s compassion shines every day on our unit, especially for patients facing isolation and emotional stress.”

Nominate a Florida colleague for Joy Ambassador: https://bit.ly/3ZgaJu8

02/09/2026

Come with us behind the scenes at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
From early-morning fire briefings to coordinating care at multiple medical tents across the course, Shauna Griffith and more than 300 Mayo Clinic medical volunteers are out here keeping fans, players and staff safe.

We are proud to support our community, on and off the course. Maybe we’ll see you out here next year.

02/07/2026

Behind successful training programs are dedicated teammates like Lisa, who invest in students for the long term. Leaders and staff in the Medical Scientist Training Program support MD-PhD students through years of clinical and research training and maintain lasting connections with graduates who go on to academic careers across the country, including at Mayo Clinic.

Lisa Hurley, program coordinator for more than 30 years, has been a steady presence throughout the program’s history, supporting students and building lasting relationships with alumni. Read what Lisa had to say.

02/06/2026

Hear from Dr. Faith Ibu, an emergency medicine fellow based at Mayo Clinic in Rochester who is completing a rotation with Mayo Clinic in Arizona at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Dr. Ibu shares her experience learning alongside experienced clinicians and providing on-site medical care during one of golf’s largest events.

Questions for Dr. Ibu? Share them in the comments.

02/04/2026

Medical teams from Mayo Clinic in Arizona are on the ground this week, supporting the needs of players and fans at the WM Phoenix Open.

As the tournament welcomes hundreds of thousands of fans to TPC Scottsdale, Mayo Clinic marks 25 years as the event’s medical sponsor, providing on-site care focused on preparation, coordination and keeping people safe in the Arizona desert. From dehydration and heat-related illness to minor injuries and falls, care teams are ready to respond and help prevent small issues from becoming bigger ones.

Shout out to our care teams, alongside Scottsdale Police Department, for their expertise, teamwork and commitment to the community at this event. City of Scottsdale - Government Scottsdale Police Department Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Fire Department

01/31/2026

Brittany Johnson, a nurse practitioner working in Transplant, was recognized recently as a Joy Ambassador for her dedication to supporting transplant recipients. She spends her days reviewing charts, rounding on patients and creating education and care plans for patients, caregivers and nursing staff.

She was nominated by her colleague Chad Stidham, who noted her impact across the transplant teams. From creating a “thankful tree” that boosted positivity on the unit to securing Well-Being Funds for the annual Organ Olympics, Johnson's actions reflect her commitment to teamwork, compassion and excellence.

Nominate a Florida colleague for Joy Ambassador: https://bit.ly/3ZgaJu8

01/29/2026

A broken pinkie. A bright pink and orange cast. And a giant Stitch stuffie with a bigger purpose.

After a trip to in Rochester, 9-year-old Landon spotted a toy in the gift shop — not for himself, but for another child who might need a little extra joy.

Mayo Clinic recently gave Moments of Joy funds to all staff, students and volunteers, inviting them to bring happiness to patients and their loved ones. As a Mayo staff member, Landon's mom, Heidi Zunker, used her funds to buy the stuffie for the hospital's Child Life program.

"Hopefully a bummer day for my kiddo turns into a positive one for another patient!" she says.

01/22/2026

This week is CRNA Week, and we’re recognizing all of our CRNAs colleagues at Mayo Clinic.

Many CRNAs, like JP, are drawn to Mayo Clinic for its culture of teamwork, mutual respect and an unwavering focus on the patient. During complex cases, CRNAs collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, where every voice is valued and care decisions are guided by shared expertise and compassion.

Those moments reflect the impact CRNAs make every day and why their role is essential to patient care.

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