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Marty Velasco Hames (@martyhames)

Marty Hames is the media relations manager for Mayo Clinic in Arizona as well as a content creator, specializing in telling patient focused stories. Marty spent 35 years in the journalism industry as an anchor, reporter and medical reporter for broadcast, print and digital media. Marty is also bilingual(Spanish).

(VIDEO) When seizures don’t stop: The battle against drug-resistant epilepsy

For Anthony Maita, 'Buddy' is not just any other dog. "He's the best thing that's ever happened to me," says Anthony. It's no wonder, considering[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • April 2, 2025
Mayo Clinic researchers lead transformative shift toward neurorestorative treatment strategies for most severe forms of epilepsy

Mayo Clinic is taking epilepsy research in a bold new direction, exploring treatment approaches to help patients living with the most severe and difficult-to-treat forms of epilepsy.[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • April 2, 2025
‘I died twice that day’: Country rap superstar Colt Ford on surviving a near-fatal heart attack

Phoenix — Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. One of the most common types of cardiovascular disease is a heart attack. In[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • March 11, 2025
(VIDEO) Country rap musician Colt Ford shares his personal story of surviving a near-fatal heart attack

It was the evening of April 4, 2024 on a concert stage in Gilbert, Arizona. Colt Ford and his band were performing their signature blend[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • March 11, 2025
Mayo Clinic announces transformative $1.9B investment in Arizona

Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Arizona will reimagine the healthcare experience for patients and staff and expand clinical space on the Phoenix campus by nearly 60%[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • March 3, 2025
(VIDEO) Breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma

There is new hope in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer. Currently there is no cure, but[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • December 16, 2024
Breakthrough in treatment approach showing promise in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive type of brain cancer

PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic announces the results of an innovative treatment approach that may offer improvement in overall survival in older patients with newly diagnosed[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • December 16, 2024
(VIDEO) Focus on hope: Brescia’s Story

At 20 years old, Brescia Dover was ready to take on the world. She was on her way to achieving her dream of being a[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • November 14, 2024
(VIDEO) Harnessing the power of innovation and a patient’s will to survive

At 27 years old, Shraddha Kalgutkar was told she had less than a year to live. Determined to prove everyone wrong, she turned to Mayo[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • October 31, 2024
Jessie’s Journey

Stomach pain is something everyone has probably had at some point in their life. But for one woman, her stomach pain set in motion a[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • October 28, 2024
Larynx transplant patient inspires hometown with his voice for hope

If talking were an Olympic sport, Marty Kedian would be a gold medal winner. After undergoing a history-making larynx transplant at Mayo Clinic in Arizona,[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • August 2, 2024
Mayo Clinic in Arizona ranked No. 1 hospital in Arizona for 12th consecutive year by US News & World Report

PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic in Arizona is again named the No. 1 hospital in the state and one of the nation's top hospitals in U.S.[...]

By Marty Velasco Hames • July 16, 2024
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