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Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)

Deb Balzer is a Senior Communications Specialist at Mayo Clinic. She began her career as a TV news producer in Rochester, NY, before joining CONUS Communications, a pioneering national news satellite organization. She also field produced for ABC, CNN, the Rachael Ray Show and Farmers’ Almanac TV. Joining Mayo Clinic in 2015, Deb writes, produces and collaborates on medical stories with Mayo Clinic’s leading experts, providing trusted health and medical information to help patients.

Inflammation of the heart and COVID-19

The most commonly reported long-term effects of COVID-19 include shortness of breath, fatigue and joint pain. More serious long-term complications, such as myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, appear[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 5, 2021
Mayo Clinic Minute: How ventricular assist devices can help heart patients

For patients with severe heart failure that cannot be controlled with medicine, a pacemaker or other treatments, a ventricular assist device can be an option. Dr. Robert Scott, a Mayo[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 1, 2021
What pregnant and breastfeeding women should know about COVID-19 vaccine

Pregnant women are at an increased risk for serious illness from COVID-19. "Compared to nonpregnant women who have the same health and age, a COVID-infected woman is about 1.3[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 21, 2021
How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted issues of obesity

Obesity increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and other health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. "One of the most prevalent conditions in this country[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 19, 2021
Nervous about getting vaccinated for COVID-19?

If you are unsure about whether you'll be vaccinated for COVID-19, you are not alone. It's natural to have reservations about something so new. Dr.[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 14, 2021
Update on Mayo Clinic’s COVID-19 vaccination plans

Note: This information was written by the Mayo Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Work Group.  Mayo Clinic continues to follow federal and state guidelines in distributing the[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 14, 2021
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been updated to include, for the first time, recommendations across the lifespan.  Dr. Donald Hensrud, director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, says the[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 11, 2021
Caring for older adults through the COVID-19 pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone, particularly older adults who are more susceptible to disease, negative effect of health decline and loss of connectivity, according to Dr. Christina[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 5, 2021
Lessons from 2020 and approaching the new year with optimism

2020 has been filled with unprecedented uncertainty for people around the globe, and many are eager to see what the new year brings. The COVID-19[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 30, 2020
Hope arrives at Mayo Clinic locations as COVID-19 vaccinations begin

UPDATE 12/21/2020: Mayo Clinic Health System is vaccinating Southeast Minnesota Region staff with the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine beginning the week of Monday, Dec. 21. Albert[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 18, 2020
Mayo Clinic answers questions about COVID-19 vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool to help stop the ongoing pandemic, along with masking and physical distancing. Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 11, 2020
Inside the ultracold freezers that will house COVID-19 vaccines

Teams at Mayo Clinic are preparing for the anticipated arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, following federal approval. Different vaccines have different storage requirements. For instance, the[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 10, 2020
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