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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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May 17, 2011
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May 11, 2011
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May 4, 2011
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April 27, 2011
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April 21, 2011
Multitask at your own peril
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April 13, 2011
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April 6, 2011
Recognize and respect your limits
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March 29, 2011
When calamity strikes
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"Do nothing," seems like odd advice for dealing with calamity. Yet the heat of the moment is not the time to make critical decisions. continue
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March 23, 2011
Wake up to the dangers of sleep deprivation
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Burning the candle at both ends is fine on occasion. But make it a habit and you risk flaming out. continue
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March 16, 2011
You can't win sitting on the bench
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
You can't score unless you take a shot. So get off the bench and get into the game. continue
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March 9, 2011
What's more important than your health?
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
You know it's important to take care of yourself, but you never find the time. Stop shortchanging yourself. Make your health your priority. continue
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March 2, 2011
Speak now, don't forever hold your peace
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Don't wait until the final curtain call to say what you need to say. continue
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Feb. 23, 2011
Make your health your top priority
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Whether you're a busy CEO or a relaxed retiree, there's no excuse for neglecting your health. continue
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Feb. 16, 2011
Who are the real stars?
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Remember last year's Academy Award winner for best actor? What about a teacher who encouraged you? Which one is the real star? continue
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Feb. 8, 2011
Social support can give you a leg up
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Cheering fans can tip a close game. When you face challenges, make sure you have plenty of people on your side. continue
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Feb. 3, 2011
Count to 10 before hitting send
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Before you fire off a flaming email or unleash a flurry of invectives, do yourself a favor. Step back and let your emotions subside. continue
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Jan. 26, 2011
Fight for your life
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Jan. 19, 2011
Even superheroes have limits
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Don't stop trying to make the world a better place, but don't forget to take care of yourself along the way. continue
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Jan. 12, 2011
Be your own advocate
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When it comes to your health, you can't afford to be passive. Take control and be proactive. continue
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Dec. 23, 2010
Create your future today
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Prepare for the future you want. Don't just hope it will come true. continue
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Dec. 21, 2010
Reaching for the stars
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Injuries don't keep star athletes from reaching the top of their game. Don't let setbacks derail your dreams either. continue
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Dec. 15, 2010
Sage advice from a rookie coach
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
A coach shares some commonsense advice on how to put defeat behind you. continue
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