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.
Heart failure continues to be an epidemic in the U.S. Despite efforts put into awareness and prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death[...]
Often, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications[...]
Mayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that[...]
You might be hearing more about the MIND diet of late. A recent study has added to the evidence that the diet, which includes a[...]
Getting a massage from a robot may seem like something out of a science fiction story, but it could be a reality in the not-too-distant[...]
Spring is around the corner, which means the beginning of berry season. Berries can be a great source of potassium and vitamins C and K,[...]
It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which[...]
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying[...]
Only about 8% of patients who have sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. That rate is even lower for certain patients who don't[...]
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by giving the gift of life? Every year on Feb. 14, National Donor Day is dedicated to[...]
Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising[...]
The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy[...]