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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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Feb. 5, 2010
Support groups help families of alcoholics
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
When someone you love is an alcoholic, it takes an emotional toll on you. Don't be afraid to get help for yourself. continue
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Jan. 29, 2010
Hitting the wall can be a wake-up call
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
When you hit the wall, step back and ask yourself why. It may be that you're pushing yourself too hard. continue
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Jan. 23, 2010
Feel under siege? Don't forget you have control
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
We may not be able to control everything that happens to us, but we can control how we react. continue
10 comments -
Jan. 16, 2010
Got stress? Get a hobby
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Think hobbies are a waste of time? Think again. Hobbies are great stress relievers. continue
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Jan. 9, 2010
Learning from the past helps us move forward
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
January is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the year ahead. continue
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Dec. 19, 2009
Spirituality — A source of strength amid adversity
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Is spirituality a basic need? A cancer and hospice physician argues that belief in a higher power is essential for coping with life's challenges. continue
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Dec. 12, 2009
Tidings of stress and frustration
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
What should've been a joyful holiday activity became an exercise in frustration — and a reminder about the importance of staying focused. continue
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Dec. 1, 2009
Role models
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Stress is a fixture of modern life, yet some people thrive nonetheless. What keeps them going? And how can you follow their example? continue
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Nov. 20, 2009
Stress and illness
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Finish a big project and get sick the next day. It's a common story. Stress diminishes your resistance to illness. Take steps to inoculate yourself. continue
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Nov. 7, 2009
Reach out
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
When you feel stressed, do you retreat from the world? Instead of isolating yourself, try reaching out to others for help. continue
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Oct. 30, 2009
Focus on the finish line
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Take a tip from horse racing. Put your blinkers on and keep the finish line in your sights. Don't get derailed by distractions. continue
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Oct. 24, 2009
Set limits
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
If trying to do it all is killing you, it's time to set some limits. Decide what you can — and can't — do. continue
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Oct. 17, 2009
Head in the game
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
When the pressure is on, can you tune out distractions and stay focused? See how the "closers" do it. continue
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Oct. 10, 2009
Stop ignoring your needs
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Are you so busy taking care of others that you forget to take care of yourself? Maybe it's time to reexamine your priorities. continue
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Oct. 3, 2009
Stop multitasking, start focusing
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Stressed out trying to do it all? Change tactics. Focus on the task or person in front of you. Put everything else on hold. continue
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Sept. 26, 2009
Runners provide life lessons for all
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Distance runners in Africa offer valuable lessons for all of us. continue
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Sept. 22, 2009
Day of rest
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
It doesn't have to be Sunday. It doesn't even have to be a whole day. But take time to slow down and rest up. continue
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Sept. 12, 2009
Faith and end-of-life decisions
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
How does religious belief affect preferences about medical care at the end of life? The answer is surprising. continue
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Sept. 2, 2009
A prescription for the Sunday night blues
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Does your mood turn black as the weekend winds down and Monday looms? Fight the blues by adding R & R to your weekend. continue
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Aug. 27, 2009
Hitting out of the rough
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Even Tiger Woods loses now and then. What can we learn from his experience? continue
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Aug. 20, 2009
Filtering out the noise
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Don't let the din of daily demands keep you from finding your focus. continue
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Aug. 12, 2009
When the teacher appears — a lesson in faith
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
When you are willing to be guided, you will recognize the lessons before you. continue
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Aug. 5, 2009
Relationship problems start and end with you
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Maybe the other person isn't the problem — maybe it's your reactions. continue
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July 30, 2009
Reach out to help and be helped
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Sharing our burdens lightens our load. continue
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July 24, 2009
Stress got you down? Learn to bounce back
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Dwelling on the negative drains your energy. Instead, learn from the situation and move on. continue
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