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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. 30, 2010
Contingency planning is more than just talk
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
No plan is perfect. Be smart and plan for failure — in other words, develop a viable backup plan. continue
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Nov. 17, 2010
Finest hour or flame out?
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Even in the face of adversity, you have choices. Will you choose to have your finest hour or to go down in flames? continue
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Nov. 11, 2010
When is a promotion a bad move?
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Nov. 3, 2010
Take charge to conquer your stress
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Fight stress by shedding the victim mentality and putting yourself in the driver's seat. continue
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Oct. 27, 2010
Mistakes happen when stress is high
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When you're overloaded and under stress, you're more likely to make mistakes. continue
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Oct. 20, 2010
Time is precious. How will you spend it?
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
You may not like to think about it, but time is a finite resource. So what are you choosing to do with this precious resource? continue
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Oct. 14, 2010
Eliminate energy drains
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Mundane tasks can be energy drains and steal your attention from more important tasks. continue
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Oct. 6, 2010
Community and faith key to overcoming adversity
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
When hardship strikes, remember you are not alone. Reach out to others for support. continue
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Sept. 29, 2010
Finding your sweet spot
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
If you stay the course, reach out to others for help, and share your gifts, you too can find your sweet spot. continue
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Sept. 21, 2010
Knowing when to retreat
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
When life's challenges pile up, consider taking time for yourself to decompress and reenergize. continue
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Sept. 15, 2010
Overcoming adversity
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Adversity is part of life. Yet some people bounce back from it. What gives them such resiliency? continue
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Sept. 9, 2010
Tips for safeguarding your health and well-being
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Put your mask on first, then help others. Good advice in an emergency — and good advice for protecting your own health and well-being. continue
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Sept. 2, 2010
Make time to tend your garden
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
A garden can't flourish without nurturing, and neither can you. Don't neglect your own needs. continue
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Aug. 25, 2010
Gratitude: Apply liberally for best results
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Notice a job well done? Then say so. No "attaboy" is ever wasted. continue
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Aug. 21, 2010
Advance directives: A gift to your loved ones
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Make your wishes about end-of-life care known to your family with a living will or advance directives. continue
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Aug. 12, 2010
Priorities: Don't ignore the important but not urgent
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Everyone's got a to-do list. Is your list full of busy work or does it help you achieve your goals? continue
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Aug. 5, 2010
Resiliency: Who goes the distance and why?
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Everyone faces challenges, but some people are able to endure. What do resilient individuals have that more fragile people lack? continue
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July 28, 2010
Technology can extend life, but at what cost?
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
No one lives forever, so why do so many people keep trying? Isn't quality of life just as important to consider? continue
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July 23, 2010
Do vacations alleviate stress or exacerbate it?
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
"Get away" is common stress-busting advice. Yet for many taking vacation seems to add to their stress. continue
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July 15, 2010
Pet therapy: How animals help us heal
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Rescuing a dog from the local pound helped one woman get her life back on track. continue
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July 8, 2010
Cutting through the cliches
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
A demonstration of determination inspires others more than any number of empty platitudes. continue
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July 1, 2010
An entertaining and enlightening success story
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Ever wonder how the rich and famous got that way? Would you be surprised to hear that it takes hard work and perseverance? continue
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June 24, 2010
Real-life role models
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Sports stars aren't always good role models. However, a bad call this spring gave three men a chance to demonstrate humility and forgiveness. continue
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June 18, 2010
To forgive, divine
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
It's easy to talk about forgiveness, but how can we find the strength to forgive those who've intentionally harmed us or those close to us? continue
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June 11, 2010
Opportunity for greatness is within us all
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Achieving greatness in any field takes relentless, deliberate practice. And lots of it. Are you willing to step up? continue
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