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Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
"The magic of the electronic village is transforming health information. The mouse and keyboard have extended the stethoscope to the 500 million people now online." - Dr. Edward Creagan
The power of the medium inspires Dr. Edward Creagan as he searches for ways to share Mayo Clinic's vast resources with the general public.
Dr. Creagan, a Newark, N.J., native, is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hospice medicine and palliative care. He has been with Mayo Clinic since 1973 and in 1999 was president of the staff of Mayo Clinic. Dr. Creagan, a professor of medical oncology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, was honored in 1995 with the John and Roma Rouse Professor of Humanism in Medicine Award and in 1992 with the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award, Mayo's highest recognition. He has been recognized with the American Cancer Society Professorship of Clinical Oncology.
He describes his areas of special interest as "wellness as a bio-psycho-social-spiritual-financial model" and fitness, mind-body connection, aging and burnout.
Dr. Creagan has been an associate medical editor with Mayo Clinic's Web sites and has edited publications and CD-ROMs and reviewed articles.
"We the team of (the Web site) provide reliable, easy-to-understand health and wellness information so that each of us can have productive, meaningful lives," he says.
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May 8, 2009
Blog: Hope springs eternal
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Spring has arrived — a time of hope when all things seem possible.
For many in the sporting world, it is also a season of promise. In baseball, every team still has a shot at the World Series. For golfers, it is the Masters Golf Tournament. For cyclists, it is the Tour de France.
These athletes embrace the opportunity to succeed, well aware that they also face the prospect of crushing disappointment. Of course, they do not go it alone. They have family, friends, agents, coaches and mentors who are invested in helping them succeed.
Of course, most of us do not perform on a national stage. We are not in the spotlight. We are living our lives and trying to do the best that we can, sometimes under difficult circumstances. But we can still learn from these elite athletes.
Rather than going it alone, we can ask for help. We need people in our corner to sustain us in times of stress — a friend, a spouse, a partner, someone we can turn to for support and encouragement. I for one often feel as if I have blinders on as I stumble through the day. I need another person's perspective to help me see the big picture. It isn't always easy and it takes courage to go to someone and say, "Okay, be straight with me. How am I doing? How can I do better? And how can I use the gifts that I have?"
So, these are just some idle thoughts on the promise of spring. Have I touched on an issue for some of our blog communities? Let me know. As we have stated on many occasions, we learn from each other, we do not learn in isolation.
5 comments posted
January 3, 2010 6:22 p.m.
Being part of a faith community has been essential to my well being. I have one dear friend, Jean G, who has sustained me through the last seven years and another email encourager, Kaye S, who praises and exhorts me all the way from California from her computer. Blessings to both of these dear women. And my church, the center for Spiritual Living in Maryland Heights, Missouri, has been a great support system for me. Blessings to all, Barbara A. "Cry Depression, Celebrate Recovery" - coming soon
- Barbara A
June 3, 2009 9:30 a.m.
Become part of a faith community, even if you don't consider yourself religious.You will be able to meet new people as well as help the wider community through volunteer opportunities. Join the local "Y" and take a class; more fun than the solitary machines!
- JS, Philadelphia
May 17, 2009 1:23 p.m.
put music and or dance into your routine. No matter your age it is universally a stress release and chance to meet othjers in a social environment.
- clare
May 13, 2009 9:56 a.m.
Your column inspired me to gather some friends for a weekly support group meeting.
- Roberta S.
May 11, 2009 8:58 p.m.
Much appreciated.
- sam
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