Patient Education

An opportunity to learn about specific medical conditions and healthy living

Mayo Clinic patients, their family members and companions are invited to visit the Patient Education Center and use its resources. The Center houses a health information library with medical models and exhibits, and offers classes taught by skilled patient education specialists. The Center offers patients an opportunity to learn about specific medical conditions and healthy living. If patients need help finding information while visiting the Center, they can ask a member of the Center's staff for assistance.

Hours & Location

The Center is located in the subway level of the Siebens Building, east of the Mayo Building and the Patient/Visitor Cafeteria. The Center is near the Siebens Building elevators and The Mayo Store. If patients need directions, they can ask for assistance at an Information Desk (map).

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday
Closed holidays

If Mayo Clinic patients are not able to visit the Center, they may request that information about their medical condition be mailed to them free of charge. To request the information, the patient should call (507) 284-8140 and provide his/her Mayo Clinic patient number.