Growing Our Heritage

The heritage of Mayo Clinic is a living presence, with deep roots in our past, and branches that reach ever further to support our mission of serving the needs of each patient.

In 2011, we focused on the theme of Growing Our Heritage. Each of us has an important part in nurturing that heritage so that it may shelter all who look to Mayo Clinic for help and hope — today and in the future.

Established in 1999, Heritage Days celebrates the history, culture and values of Mayo Clinic. Through a wide range of creative projects during the year and culminating in a dedicated week of events every October, Heritage Days strengthens our shared culture and commends all staff and volunteers, whose primary value is "The needs of the patient come first."

For more information, see Mayo Clinic Heritage Days Facebook page.