ROCHESTER, Minn. ─ The Mayo Clinic: Faith – Hope – Science a companion book to the Ken Burns’ documentary by the same name is now available.

The documentary by the acclaimed filmmaker will air on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 9 p.m. EDT on PBS. Ken Burns is the executive producer of the documentary, which is directed by Burns, Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers. The two-hour film, which will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, Sept. 26, chronicles the history of Mayo Clinic from its roots as an unlikely partnership between a country doctor and a Franciscan order of nuns to its position today as a worldwide model for patient care, research and education. Check local listings for the broadcast times in your area.

The companion book, authored by David Blistein and Burns, features more than 400 archival and modern images in black and white and color, as well as the complete film script. The book also includes a foreword by Burns and an introduction by John Noseworthy, M.D., president and CEO, Mayo Clinic.

“Teamwork is a hallmark of Mayo Clinic,” writes Dr. Noseworthy, in the book’s introduction. “Every day, more than 60,000 colleagues unite their diverse skills to serve patients and advance medical science. … On behalf of the patients we serve, and everyone who looks to Mayo Clinic for hope and healing, it is a privilege to share this story with you.”

The companion book blends historical narrative with contemporary patient stories and includes interviews with the late Sen. John McCain, the Dalai Lama and many others. The book also sheds light on doctors and nurses in their most private moments as they face difficult diagnoses and embark on uncertain treatments. Included in the book are personal stories and a behind-the-scenes look at Mayo Clinic.

The book is also newsworthy, as it takes a timely look at how Mayo Clinic — just named the No. 1 hospital in the country by U.S. News & World Report — has met the changing demands of health care for 150 years and continues to innovate and advance medicine. And the film and companion book tell the story of how Mayo Clinic has managed to stay true to its primary value: The needs of the patient come first.

The book is published by RosettaBooks and available for $24.95. Proceeds from book sales will support patient care, research and education at Mayo Clinic.

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Sarah McCarthy, a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses how families cope with a devastating diagnosis. And Randall Mc Keeman, a child life specialist at Mayo Clinic, explains what child life specialists do to help children and their families cope with illness. Also on the podcast, filmmaker Ken Burns previews his documentary, "The Mayo Clinic: Faith, Hope, Science." Burns is the executive producer of the film, which will air Sept. 25 from 9 to 11 p.m. EDT on PBS stations. The documentary will be rebroadcast Sept. 26 from 10 p.m. to midnight EDT. And Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, answers this question: Does aspirin help prevent stroke and heart attacks?

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On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Sarah McCarthy, a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, will discuss how families cope with a devastating diagnosis. And Randall Mc Keeman, a child life specialist at Mayo Clinic, will explain what child life specialists do to help children and their families cope with illness. Also on the program, filmmaker Ken Burns will preview his documentary, "The Mayo Clinic: Faith, Hope, Science." Burns is the executive producer of the film, which will air Sept. 25 from 9 to 11 p.m. EDT on PBS stations. The documentary will be rebroadcast Sept. 26 from 10 p.m. to midnight EDT. And Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, will answer this question: Does aspirin help prevent stroke and heart attacks?

Here's your Mayo Clinic Radio podcast.

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On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Sarah McCarthy, a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, will discuss how families cope with a devastating diagnosis. And Randall Mc Keeman, a child life specialist at Mayo Clinic, will explain what child life specialists do to help children and their families cope with illness. Also on the program, filmmaker Ken Burns will preview his documentary, "The Mayo Clinic: Faith, Hope, Science." Burns is the executive producer of the film, which will air Sept. 25 from 9 to 11 p.m. EDT on PBS stations. The documentary will be rebroadcast Sept. 26 from 10 p.m. to midnight EDT. And Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, will answer this question: Does aspirin help prevent stroke and heart attacks?

To hear the program, find an affiliate in your area.

Use the hashtag #MayoClinicRadio, and tweet your questions.

Mayo Clinic Radio is on iHeartRadio.

Access archived shows or subscribe to the podcast.

Mayo Clinic Radio produces a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

The post Mayo Clinic Radio: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month appeared first on Mayo Clinic News Network.

On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Sarah McCarthy, a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, will discuss how families cope with a devastating diagnosis. And Randall Mc Keeman, a child life specialist at Mayo Clinic, will explain what child life specialists do to help children and their families cope with illness. Also on the program, filmmaker Ken Burns will preview his documentary, "The Mayo Clinic: Faith, Hope, Science." Burns is the executive producer of the film, which will air Sept. 25 from 9 to 11 p.m. EDT on PBS stations. The documentary will be rebroadcast Sept. 26 from 10 p.m. to midnight EDT. And Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, will answer this question: Does aspirin help prevent stroke and heart attacks?

To hear the program, find an affiliate in your area.

Miss the show?  Here's your Mayo Clinic Radio podcast.

Use the hashtag #MayoClinicRadio, and tweet your questions.

Mayo Clinic Radio is on iHeartRadio.

Access archived shows or subscribe to the podcast.

Mayo Clinic Radio produces a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

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Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns will return to Rochester on September 10 as Twin Cities PBS and KSMQ Public Television host the full-length premiere of his new documentary, “The Mayo Clinic: Faith-Hope-Science.”

Sept. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | Mayo Clinic Civic Center

The event will start with a community block party at 4:30 p.m. at the Mayo Civic Center Plaza. The block party will include music, food and interactive activities. The block party requires no ticket and is open to anyone in the community who would like to attend.

Public tickets for the event will be made available starting August 27 at the Mayo Civic Center Box office. Tickets are free of charge, with a limit of two per person.

The Mayo Civic Center is located at 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is closed on Sundays.

Film announcement posted on June 18, 2018:

PBS announced today that it will air "THE MAYO CLINIC: FAITH - HOPE - SCIENCE," a new documentary executive produced by Ken Burns, Tues., Sept. 25, 2018, 9 p.m. EDT, on PBS. A repeat broadcast will air on Weds., Sept. 26, 10 p.m. EDT. The two-hour documentary explores Mayo's 150-year history highlighting the primary value of putting the needs of the patient first.Ken Burns and Dr. John Noseworthy discuss "THE MAYO CLINIC: FAITH - HOPE - SCIENCE" documentary during a private Mayo Clinic staff event.

Statement by John Noseworthy, M.D., president and CEO, Mayo Clinic

“We’re honored that acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns’s genuine passion for history and his curiosity of our medical heritage sparked interest in producing a documentary about Mayo Clinic. He and his associates have undertaken the extraordinary challenge of telling our 150-year story, chronicling the rich history and pioneering contributions of our founders to our work with seriously ill patients today.

The captivating stories of our patients come alive on film as they share intimate details about their search for hope and healing. This hope emanates from our staff, who work tirelessly every day to live our patient-centered values.

Our hope is that Ken Burns’s magical storytelling will give the world a small taste of Mayo Clinic and what is possible when committed professionals – grounded in common values – devote their lives to the vocation of serving others.”

"THE MAYO CLINIC: FAITH - HOPE - SCIENCE" film was executive produced by Ken Burns. Directed by Ken Burns, Erik Ewers, Christopher Loren Ewers. Produced by Julie Coffman, and written by David Blistein.

More details about the film can be found on the PBS PressRoom.

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