Alex Osiadacz (@alexosiadacz)
Alex Osiadacz is a senior communications specialist supporting Mayo Clinic in Florida strategic priorities, producing patient stories and Mayo Clinic Minutes for the News Network. He joined Mayo Clinic in Sept. 2021 after a career in broadcast journalism, where he filed stories on local outlets, CNN, MSNBC, NBC, ABC and others. Alex earned two regional Emmy Awards while reporting in Jacksonville. In addition to an interest in consumer healthcare pieces, Alex produces content about innovation, technology and staff at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
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