Mayo to provide 'day of thanks' to give staff time to recharge

Mayo Clinic is offering a ‘day of thanks’ for a good portion of its staff.

The appreciation day will come Nov. 26, right after the Thanksgiving holiday. On that date, Mayo says it will be closing most of its U.S. outpatient practices and suspending scheduled surgeries.

In a statement posted to Mayo’s website, President and CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia said the day of rest is intended to acknowledge the emotional and physical toll the Covid-19 pandemic has had on staff.

“Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Mayo Clinic has remained strong and resilient, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff,” said Dr. Farrugia. “They come to work each day to provide compassionate care to our patients.”

The decision to give staff time off, he added, “wasn't made lightly and is intended to thank our staff and give them time to recharge themselves so they can continue to deliver the best possible patient care.”

In the announcement, Mayo says patients who have previously scheduled appointments in areas that will close on Nov. 26 will be contacted in the coming weeks to reschedule their appointments.

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