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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: Cold, flu or allergies?

As autumn approaches, chances are you, or  your co-workers or family members, will begin sneezing, wheezing or coughing. How can you tell when it's a[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 3, 2016
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

An outbreak of hand-foot-and-mouth disease has been reported in various parts of the United States. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says, "Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is[...]

By Deb Balzer • September 26, 2016
Back to School: Sick kids – should they stay or should they go?

If your child is running a fever and you're running late to work, what do you do? Should you keep your child home or send him[...]

By Deb Balzer • September 5, 2016
Sexually transmitted diseases becoming antibiotic-resistant

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis, in response to the increasing difficulty treating[...]

By Deb Balzer • September 1, 2016
U.S. to Screen All Blood Donations for Zika

New recommendations that all U.S. donated blood be tested for Zika virus have been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The plan[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 30, 2016
Back to School: A Good Night’s Sleep

Children must get plenty of sleep to perform well in school. After a summer of staying up late and then sleeping in, many kids are out of[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 29, 2016
Back to School: Know the Warning Signs of Bullying

For many children, the start of a new school year can be stressful, especially if they've been victims of bullying in the past. Mayo Clinic Children's[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 22, 2016
Back to School: Building Routines

For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 15, 2016
Back to School: Separation Anxiety, Fears and Stress

Getting ready for a new school year can be exciting for children, parents and caregivers. It may also be a major cause of anxiety or stress. Whether kids[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 8, 2016
Zika: What You Need to Know About the CDC Travel Advisory

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an emergency travel advisory after health officials in Florida identified local transmission of Zika virus in a[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 3, 2016
Back to School: Vaccinations and Immunizations Checklist

It is the time of year for many parents and caregivers to make checklists to ensure children have the supplies they need for the school year. Mayo[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 3, 2016
Protect Yourself from Beach Bacteria While Cooling Off

The heat wave moving across parts of the U.S. may send many people flocking to beaches for relief from the heat and humidity. Before you[...]

By Deb Balzer • July 22, 2016
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