Joel Streed (@JoelStreed)
Joel is manager of the team that creates content for the Mayo Clinic News Network. He is a former broadcast journalist and news director. Joel has been with Mayo Clinic since 2001, first as a contract employee and then officially joining the staff in 2006. In 2012 Joel accompanied a research team to Mt. Everest and reported on their studies of high-altitude athletes.
Radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery put Miami scuba diver back in the water.
Harper Blommers could not touch her head because of an injury suffered at birth. After surgery at Mayo, she is now happily dancing like her sister.
Jeffrey Hughes is one of the first patients in the U.S. to undergo deep brain stimulation for his chronic headaches — and he is happy he had the courage to make that choice.
When doctors discovered a large tumor wrapped around Wendy Cook's sciatic nerve and extending into her pelvis, she turned to Mayo Clinic for help.
For Carter Schlink cranium remolding — and the colorful helmet that makes it possible — are a great fit.
Heidi wanted to reward herself for getting through a hard time in her life. Her choice: cosmetic surgery.
John Greller was a swimming hero at the National Kidney Foundation Transplant Games. He gave his medals to his real heroes — his wife, his (donor) son, and the Mayo transplant team.
Surgery to treat epilepsy has allowed Melissa Bruesehoff to enjoy many things that once seemed out of reach — including motherhood.
Sean Murphy enduring debilitating chronic headaches due to Chiari type I malformation; Mayo Clinic surgeons provided relief.
As I get ready to celebrate the holidays with my family this year, I’m preparing to pay special attention to my father and grandmother. Both[...]
A liver transplant for primary sclerosing cholangitis brought new strength to Bruce Schwartau. "It's a joy to be able to play a full 18 holes of golf. I know what it's like to be weak, so I value my strength."
What goes around ... Joe Lueken got control of his tremors thanks to a new technique and a student he had helped with a scholarship.