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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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April 16, 2010
Lighten your soul: Let go of past failures
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Are unmet goals preying on your mind and zapping your energy? Time to kick them to the curb and move on. continue
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April 10, 2010
Success needn't mean neglecting your needs
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Too busy climbing the career ladder to exercise or even relax? Maybe it's time to rethink your priorities. continue
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April 1, 2010
Forgiving: Forgive others to start healing
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
In the face of a devastating loss, do you seek someone to blame? Or do you look for the strength to forgive? continue
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March 26, 2010
Regret: Forget the past and embrace today
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Don't waste today regretting mistakes made in the past. Instead focus on how to use your gifts to achieve your goals. continue
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March 19, 2010
When the drive to succeed leads you astray
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
In a success-obsessed culture, it's easy to be swept up in the rat race. But stop and ask yourself if you're on the right path. continue
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March 12, 2010
Don't suffer in silence, seek out support
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
You don't have to deal with life's challenges on your own. Reach out to others for support and understanding. continue
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March 5, 2010
Avoid snap judgment
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
First impressions never lie, right? Wrong. Don't fall into the trap of making snap judgments. continue
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Feb. 27, 2010
Humor and company make the journey easier
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Facing life's challenges is easier when you have support from others — and the ability to appreciate the humor in any situation. continue
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Feb. 19, 2010
Don't forget the 'life' in work-life balance
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Has your leisure time turned into weisure time? If so, your work-life balance may need readjusting. continue
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Feb. 11, 2010
Check your checklist — Your needs belong on top
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
When your to-do list gets too long, it's tempting to ignore your needs. But your health and well-being should be at the top of your priority list. continue
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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
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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. 4, 2009
Fighting holiday stress
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Try these survival tactics to help limit stress during the holiday season. 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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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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Feb. 25, 2009
Caretaker stress: You need to take care of yourself too
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
How can we help others if we neglect ourselves? continue
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Oct. 4, 2008
Finding that meaningful purpose in life
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Moving from the high life to a life with more purpose can be difficult but rewarding. continue
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July 18, 2008
On the path to finding happiness
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
The elusive dream of happiness is determined by our attitude more than anything. continue
39 comments
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