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Roger W. Harms, M.D.
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Roger W. Harms, M.D.
Roger W. Harms, M.D.
"Nothing helps people stay healthy more than the power of real knowledge about health." — Dr. Roger Harms
As medical editor-in-chief, Dr. Roger Harms is excited about the potential for MayoClinic.com to help educate people about their health and provide them the tools and information to live healthier lives.
The Auburn, Neb., native has been with Mayo Clinic since 1981 and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Harms is a consultant and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and his specialty areas include office gynecology, high-risk obstetrics and obstetrical ultrasound.
From 2002 to 2007, Dr. Harms was director for education for Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Dr. Harms was the 1988 Mayo Medical School Teacher of the Year and served as associate dean for student affairs and academic affairs before taking this leadership role. He is the co-author of the "Mayo Clinic Model of Education." In 2008, Dr. Harms was presented the Distinguished Educator Award, Mayo Clinic, Rochester.
Dr. Harms is vice chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and medical editor of the Pregnancy section on this Web site. In addition, Dr. Harms is editor-in-chief of the "Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" book, a month-by-month guide to everything a woman needs to know about having a baby.
"My medical education experience has grown out of a love of teaching, and that is what this site is about," Dr. Harms says. "If any visitor to this site makes a more informed and thus more comfortable decision about his or her health because of the information we provide, we are successful."
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July 11, 2009
Blog: Don't get burned by sun, bugs and spoiled food
By Roger W. Harms, M.D.
Even though I'm a dedicated Web user, it's summer in Minnesota and that means getting outside. As I write this, I've been enjoying some days along a northern Wisconsin lake training a retriever, catching some bass, catching up with family, and swimming with my previously caught and released game fish.
Though it's definitely the way to live, it's good to remember that precautions are in order.
- Use sunscreen. We northerners don't typically see a lot of sun at this angle, but it's certainly time to slather up with SPF 15 or more.
- Practice food safety. Picnics should have lots of great potato salad, make sure it hasn't cooked up any bacterial bonuses.
- Wear insect repellent and protective clothing. Those charming mosquitoes aren't just a pain, they could deliver a lovely dose of West Nile Virus. The pups dragging me through the woods give me lots of opportunity to encounter the agent that causes Lyme disease as well. It's a jungle out there.
Hope you're enjoying the summer, but I also hope you're taking some precautions. Check out the links to learn what you can do.
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