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.
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.
Radiation therapy and surgery put a stop to aggressive anaplastic thyroid cancer.
Artist and teacher Cynthia Amendt sees her teaching — and her health — reach new levels through participation in a clinical trial.