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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.

Mayo Clinic expert discusses updated COVID-19 vaccines

As a summer surge of COVID-19 outbreaks is underway, new vaccines for the virus have been released. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new COVID-19 vaccines[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 28, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the ‘freshman 15’

The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 21, 2024
Mayo Clinic expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection

Cases of human parvovirus B19, commonly known as Fifth disease, are on the rise, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 16, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Bone marrow transplants for autoimmune disorders

Bone marrow transplants are a common treatment for various blood disorders and many types of cancers. At Mayo Clinic, patients with autoimmune disorders, including Crohn's disease, scleroderma and multiple[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 13, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Health consequences of obesity

Obesity is a complex health issue that affects people of all ages worldwide. It greatly increases the risk of serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 12, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know about Legionnaires’ disease

Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. While most people exposed to the bacteria don't get sick, some people are at higher[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 7, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Back-to-school vaccination checkup

As schools are getting ready for students to return, it’s important for parents to think about their children's back-to-school vaccination checklist.  Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, who[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 1, 2024
Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than a dozen outbreaks of measles in the U.S., with more than 165 confirmed cases of the highly[...]

By Deb Balzer • July 26, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing traveler’s diarrhea

Traveler's diarrhea is a common and uncomfortable digestive tract disorder that can affect people when they travel to new environments. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up[...]

By Deb Balzer • July 19, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Role of the larynx and how to protect it

A medical milestone at Mayo Clinic, a total larynx transplant performed on a patient with active cancer, has generated headlines recently in the medical world. But what[...]

By Deb Balzer • July 18, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Keeping kids safe outside during summer play

Summer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many parents' list. There[...]

By Deb Balzer • July 12, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Dangers of heat-related illnesses

Scorching temperatures continue to blanket much of the U.S. in an ongoing summer heat wave. Prolonged exposure to both heat and humidity can lead to heat-related[...]

By Deb Balzer • July 11, 2024
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