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.
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A resurgence in measles infections in the U.S., Europe and other locations may be a result of increased vaccine hesitancy over safety concerns. Dr. Gregory[...]
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A companion animal, such as a dog, cat, bird or rabbit, can offer more than love and affection. A pet can reduce loneliness, and provide[...]