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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: Guide for safe grilling

Keep foodborne bacteria and germs off your guest list at your next family cookout. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases specialist, says[...]

By Deb Balzer • July 3, 2017
Cholera outbreak claiming lives

The cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen has claimed more than 1,300 lives, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. The two organizations have issued a[...]

By Deb Balzer • June 27, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise

Social media apps, barriers to testing and stigma may contribute to the increase in sexually transmitted infections including gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. According to the Centers for[...]

By Deb Balzer • June 26, 2017
Mayo Clinic Minute: Grilling steaks versus burgers

The sizzle of a juicy burger and a thick steak on a hot grill can be music to our ears, but, if not cooked correctly,[...]

By Deb Balzer • June 22, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Prevent listeria infection

Public health officials are encouraging consumers to take steps to reduce their risk of listeria infection after recent outbreaks of the foodborne illness. https://youtu.be/3jVef4G4URg Watch:[...]

By Deb Balzer • June 19, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Keep cryptosporidium at bay

If you are heading to the swimming pool, or a water park, stay healthy by keeping cryptosporidium at bay. Cryptosporidium (Crypto) infections are caused by microscopic parasites that[...]

By Deb Balzer • June 12, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Foodborne botulism basics

Foodborne botulism is often associated with improper home canning techniques. But what is botulism, and why is it a concern? Botulism was first written about in[...]

By Deb Balzer • June 5, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Know your hamburger basics for a safe holiday

Are you planning on firing up the barbecue grill this Memorial Day? Know your hamburger basics before serving up your favorite burger. One guest you don't[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 29, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Traveling abroad? You may need to be vaccinated

If you are planning a trip abroad, you may need to make an appointment to see a medical provider along with making your travel plans.[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 22, 2017
Should you be tested for hepatitis?

Millions of Americans are living with chronic hepatitis but most don't know they have the infectious disease. That's why the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 18, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Protect yourself and your family from Zika

As the 2017 mosquito season gets underway in many warm areas of the nation, so do renewed concerns about Zika virus and its effect on human[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 15, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Flu vaccine reduces a child’s risk of death

A recent Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) study shows that children who are vaccinated against influenza are significantly less likely to die from the flu. Dr. Gregory[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 8, 2017
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