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Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Edward 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 health information websites and has edited publications and CD-ROMs and reviewed articles.
"We the team of (the website) 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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March 14, 2012
Recharge your batteries
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
As we head into spring, we head into a season of hope and renewal. The grey, dark days of winter are fading. The greening of the grass and the budding of the trees bring the promise of new beginnings.
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Spring also brings the promise of launching a successful season for professional baseball teams and the hope of winning a championship for professional golfers. Reflecting on these athletes' quest for success, we can identify at least two consistent themes:
- The athletes eliminate, as best they can, the personal, financial and social pressures that can get them off target.
- They also impose a type of isolation on themselves, withdrawing from the pressures and responsibilities of day-to-day life, to gather their energy.
It's common for a golfer to isolate himself on the range with a swing coach or a trusted advisor to hone his skills. Spring training for baseball involves teams gathering in relatively small communities in Florida and in Arizona to fine-tune their game.
So what can the rest of us learn from these individuals? The lessons are pretty clear. We need to focus on what is really important to us. We need to take time to recharge our batteries. And we need to have a trusted advisor, coach or confidant for guidance and direction as we head into the greatest competition — the game we call life.
4 comments posted
April 19, 2012 12:04 a.m.
Have struggled for 6 years with Mal de Barquement dedirsor. Now am having problems with GERD/hiatal hernia, stinging, burning feet. I have had MRS's, deen neurologists, and am now being sent to a rheumatologist. Also been to podiatrist .total of about 10 doctors. I feel that no one person is getting the total person and just take a piece of me. I would like to have someone diagnose just me. I guess I am looking for a House type experience when someone finally resolves what the problem is.
- Joey
March 21, 2012 2:18 p.m.
This analogy is similar to what I've experienced when doing tai chi, only on my own - without the trainer: I can focus or meditate on my breath, or on the slow, gentle movements and literally gather energy. Dr. Herbert Benson, of Harvard University, is famous for describing the Relaxation Response that occurs with mindful, contemplative practices like tai chi, qi gong, transcendental meditation, etc. I've found significant stress relief and "recharged my batteries" whenever I take time out for mindful tai chi.
- Jean
March 18, 2012 4:08 a.m.
Withdrawing from day to day stresses could mean just accepting and not resisting them. If you completely accept what is, then the negativity and energy draining stress associated with wanting it to be different dissolves.
- Robin
March 13, 2012 11:03 p.m.
Loved the "game of life"...for me it works because it takes some "dead weight" emotional issues out of my mind! Thanks to another patient I met this week for sharing the expression "dead weight" friends that are not supportive for success of her disease. She said she certainly didn't need anymore weight, and not "dead weight"...we laughed, hugged, and smiled as we parted. There is nothing like support from other patients fighting disease with gusto! Also, if one does not have a MD on your TEAM sharing HOPE and HEALING regardless of the odds or percentages FIRE the MD, and get another. We need to win this GAME!
- Dystonia Hat Lady
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