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Upcoming Health Lectures

Mayo Clinic Health Forum presents "Preventing and Treating Colon Cancer" with Drs. Mark Stark and David Loeb, Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Dr. George Kim, Hematology/Oncology, Thursday, March 9.

The program begins at 7 p.m. in Kinne Auditorium at Mayo Clinic. Please call (904) 953-0770 for reservations and visit www.mayoclinic.org/jacksonville or call a week before to confirm a date or time.

Simple Success Series

Classes for both programs are held at the St. Luke's Hospital campus. For class dates, times and other information, please call (904) 296-3733.

Diabetes program
This comprehensive outpatient program teaches diabetics how to manage their disease. Health care professionals teach a series of four classes totaling 10 hours in a supportive, small-group environment. Insurance companies may provide coverage.

Weight control program
A registered dietitian and exercise physiologist teach this 12-week, comprehensive outpatient program. Emphasis is placed on lifestyle, exercise, attitudes and relationships and their effect on one's health.

Construction reminder

The Mayo Building entrance and elevator are closed for the construction of Mayo Clinic Hospital. The Mayo Building is accessible from The Inn at Mayo Clinic as well as from all entrances in the Davis and Cannaday buildings. Patients with appointments at the Mayo 2S desk must use the elevators in either building. Signs will be posted at second floor landings to direct you. A temporary drop-off area for patients with appointments in the Mayo Building is located on the south side of the Cannaday Building.

Mayo's a Great Place to Work

For the third consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine has named Mayo Clinic one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America. Mayo ranked 31st among large employers and 89th on the magazine's overall list published in the Jan. 23 edition.

Dr. Kevin Boylan

Mayo's ALS Clinic Gets "Excellence" Designation

The ALS clinic at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville has been awarded the distinction of being an ALS Center of Excellence by the ALS Association (ALSA). The clinic is the only certified ALSA center in Florida, one of only two in the Southeast, and the 25th center nationally to achieve this recognition. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

To become an ALSA Center of Excellence, an ALS clinic must provide state-of-the-art care and clinical management and work collaboratively with other ALS centers to enhance patient care. ALSA selects, certifies and supports distinguished regional institutions recognized as the best in the field with regard to experience managing ALS and knowledge about the disease. Mayo Clinic neurologist Dr. Kevin Boylan formed the ALS clinic and serves as its medical director. He leads a team that provides patients with comprehensive evaluation and treatment designed to maximize their physical function and quality of life.