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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.

Infectious Diseases A-Z: Complications from the flu can be fatal

The 2018 flu season is expected to get active in the U.S. over the coming weeks. Health officials hope to avoid a repeat of the[...]

By Deb Balzer • November 26, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Prevent salmonella infection during Thanksgiving

Raw turkey products have been linked to an outbreak of salmonella infection affecting 164 people in 35 states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak does[...]

By Deb Balzer • November 19, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Southern food is linked to high blood pressure

A traditional Southern diet – identified as fried foods, organ meats, processed meats, egg and egg dishes, sugar-sweetened beverages, and bread – play a large role[...]

By Deb Balzer • November 14, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Understanding antibiotic resistance during World Antibiotic Awareness Week

Penicillin is a powerful antibiotic that has saved millions of lives since its discovery in 1928. Now, 90 years later, overuse of this and other[...]

By Deb Balzer • November 12, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Pertussis infections on the rise

Reported cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been on the rise since the 1980s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and[...]

By Deb Balzer • November 5, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: What you need to know about hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious childhood illness that commonly affects kids ages 5 or under. However, anyone can become sickened – especially[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 29, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs and symptoms of syphilis

Syphilis has long been a global health issue affecting millions of people. Through the centuries, it's had many names, including the "great pox" and "great crippler."[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 24, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Rising STIs in the US

The U.S. has seen a sharp increase in the number of diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) over the last four years, according to a report by the[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 22, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Good health through good hand hygiene

Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on Oct. 15 as a way to promote good health through good hand hygiene. Washing hands with soap and warm waters can prevent[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 15, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: FDA approves HPV vaccine for adults 27-45

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the HPV vaccine for people 27 - 45. "This is hugely positive for the health of younger[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 8, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why breast cancer survivors need mammograms

Breast cancer survivors are not getting the recommended number of mammograms following surgery, according to a recent study led by Dr. Kathryn Ruddy, a Mayo Clinic oncologist.[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 8, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Time to get your flu shot

It's time to pull up your sleeve and get your flu shot. "The best thing you can do to prevent flu infection is to get[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 1, 2018
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