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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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Nov. 20, 2012
You are your best long-term investment
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
A rock group whose members have an average age of about 60 is about to launch an international tour. One of the oldest coaches who just retired from professional basketball is being lured back by a prominent professional team. An aging football player with a potentially career-ending neck injury is now playing better than ever.
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So what's the message for us mere mortals?
It's very simple. These professionals invest in themselves with physical therapists, nutritionists, and strength and conditioning coaches. They have made a commitment to maximizing the remaining years of their careers.
They also respect their limitations. They recognize they cannot travel as much as when they were younger. They need to be more mindful of rest and the impacts of jet lag, and they need to be mindful of managing stress within reason.
Obviously most of don't have access to this kind of support, but there is a lesson there that is important. We need guidance from professionals. We need to look after our health. We need to recognize our limits, of course, but we needn't close the door to new opportunities.
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4 comments posted
January 23, 2013 4:21 p.m.
In this vein I always like to remind myself that the race does not go to the swift, but to those who keep on running. As a middle-aged runner I work on building strength and endurance, and on being consistent with the habit of running. I'll probably never be fast. I try hard to avoid injuries. But my goal is to be the last woman standing. Secretly I hope that I'll still be running in my 80s and maybe I'll actually win a race someday as one of the few participants in my age category.
- Janeen
December 26, 2012 11:24 p.m.
I agree. We should know when or when not to drive a car, for instance, if it affects our health. We need healthcare consulting professionals to remind us of our diet and limitations. Best of all, we can only help ourselves if we really want to.
- Mia
December 4, 2012 10:56 a.m.
So true. At times it is hard to accept the fact I'm getting older. But it has made me more aware that I need to take better care of myself. I am trying to have the perspective of pampering my self in little ways like eating an extra apple a day, taking a little nap, trying new flavors added to my water, savoring the little moments of joy, counting my blessings and so much more. Thank you always for your uplifting posts.
- shannah
November 21, 2012 9:51 a.m.
When I suggest to my husband that he take it easy and realize his limitations, he says "I have no limitations." Perhaps this is good.
- carol
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