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Jason Howland (@JasonHowland)

Jason Howland is a senior communications specialist at Mayo Clinic and a reporter specializing in patient stories and Mayo Clinic Minutes for the Mayo Clinic News Network. A former TV news anchor and reporter for KAAL-TV, the ABC affiliate in Rochester, Minnesota, he has nearly 30 years of broadcast journalism experience. Jason has been with Mayo Clinic since 2008. He is a four-time Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Award winner.

Mayo Clinic Minute: What women should know about stroke

Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster you get treatment, the better your chances are of recovering. Mayo Clinic experts say women who have stroke[...]

By Jason Howland • May 20, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Health benefits of gardening

Practicing social distancing means more time spent at home. And many people use this time to start a garden in their backyard. There's a saying[...]

By Jason Howland • May 15, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Avoid ticks

If you're practicing social distancing this summer by spending some solo time outdoors, you still might not be alone. The Centers for Disease Control and[...]

By Jason Howland • May 13, 2020
COVID-19: Older adults have higher risk of serious illness

Adults over 65 are more at risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "So there[...]

By Jason Howland • March 18, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is chronic kidney disease?

Chronic kidney disease is the gradual loss of kidney function. Some people, including African Americans, Native Americans and Asian Americans, are at higher risk of developing[...]

By Jason Howland • March 12, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: How colonoscopies save lives

Men are slightly more likely than women to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and African-Americans have a higher risk than people of other races. However, everyone[...]

By Jason Howland • March 11, 2020
Infectious Diseases A–Z: Help protect yourself from COVID-19

COVID-19 is primarily spread by respiratory droplets transmitted via close contact (within 6 feet) with an infected person, according to the Centers for Disease Control[...]

By Jason Howland • March 9, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Eating right for your colon

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of death in cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The colon is the final part[...]

By Jason Howland • March 6, 2020
COVID-19: When should you wear a face mask?

COVID-19 can cause a number of symptoms that may appear several days after exposure. The most common symptoms are cough, fever and shortness of breath.[...]

By Jason Howland • March 5, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Daylight saving time can affect your health

When daylight saving time kicks in, you spring forward and gain an hour of daylight. But you also lose an hour of sleep. Dr. Brynn[...]

By Jason Howland • March 5, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: How dirty are common surfaces?

Want to stay healthy and avoid germs and viruses? Wash your hands and stop touching your face. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says[...]

By Jason Howland • March 3, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Reduce salt to improve heart health

Those with high blood pressure or who are at risk may want to consider simply saying no to sodium. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic[...]

By Jason Howland • February 28, 2020
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