DeeDee Stiepan (@deedeejstiepan)
DeeDee Stiepan is a communications specialist, brings seven years of multimedia journalism experience to her role since joining the News Network team in 2019. A four-time recipient of the Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Awards, DeeDee’s passion lies in telling compelling stories about the people and patients of Mayo Clinic.
Ahead of the fall respiratory virus season, the Food and Drug Administration has approved two updated COVID-19 vaccines. The new messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines[...]
Myocarditis is a serious but rare heart condition that impacts 10 to 20 out of every 100,000 Americans. For comparison, coronary artery disease, which is[...]
Heading back to school after a long summer break can be an exciting time for kids and caregivers. But for some students, the anxiousness of[...]
A popular artificial sweetener that's widely found in sugar-free foods and beverages is being labeled as a possible cancer risk by the World Health Organization[...]
Delivering more minimally invasive and robotic surgery options to patients is something Dr. Mohamad Bydon, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, has been helping to lead. He[...]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven’t had before:[...]
Recent studies reveal a concerning trend in the cardiovascular health of LGBTQ+ adults. They experience worse heart health compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers. LGBTQ+[...]
Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown[...]
People who identify as LGBTQ+ are at greater risk of experiencing mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In this Mayo[...]
Age recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have been firm for more[...]
Mayo Clinic is among the first in the world to perform a spinal fusion surgery, called TLIF, with robotic assistance and incorporating spinal anesthesia, meaning[...]
When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care[...]