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The Mayo Clinic

St. Mary's Hospital Opens

In 1889, Catholic Sisters partner with the Mayo family to open a hospital in Minnesota.

Aired 09/25/2018 | Rating TV-PG

FromKen Burns

The Mayo Clinic

St. Mary's Hospital Opens

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In 1889, Catholic Sisters partner with the Mayo family to open a hospital in Minnesota.

In 1889, the Sisters of St. Francis, W.W. Mayo and his sons Will and Charlie open the brand new St. Mary's Hospital. The Sisters, who were trained as teachers—not nurses, could not have asked for a harder test of their faith.

Aired 09/25/2018 | Rating TV-PG

FromKen Burns

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Will and Charlie Mayo's Childhood

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1875: Will and Charlie Mayo were raised in medicine, like "farm boys on a farm." (1m 36s)

St. Mary's Hospital Opens

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In 1889, Catholic Sisters partner with the Mayo family to open a hospital in Minnesota. (1m 47s)

Present-Day Patient: Roger Frisch, Minneapolis, MN

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Symphony violinist Roger Frisch seeks help from Mayo with a career-ending hand tremor. (4m 40s)

Present-Day Patient: Charlene Kelly, Jacksonville, FL

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Florida resident Charlene Kelly wants answers to the illness that has consumed her life. (1m 46s)

Official Preview

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Take a timely look at how one institution has met the changing demands of healthcare. (30s)

The Mayo Clinic: Behind the Scenes

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A glimpse into how the documentary was made. (2m 57s)

Inside Look | The Mayo Clinic: Faith - Hope - Science

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Go behind the scenes to see how the Mayo Clinic has met the changes in healthcare. (1m 30s)

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