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Patient Portal

Staying engaged in your healthcare is important. The patient portal is a free, secure and convenient online resource that connects you to your healthcare team and helps you manage your health from the comfort of your home or anywhere else.

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FAQ: Your care team

Your care needs are important, which is why we provide a team-based approach. Learn more about care team collaboration and how it can benefit you.

Jill Lenhart, M.D. By Jill Lenhart July 16, 2025

From Check Symptoms to video visit in one step

Patients with rash symptoms now can request an on-demand video appointment using the patient portal. Here's how Matt Gauthier used it to quickly get care he needed without leaving home.

April 6, 2023

Schedule flu vaccinations through patient portal, Mayo Clinic App

Put up your best defense by scheduling a flu vaccination through the online patient port or the Mayo Clinic App — it's convenient. Select the date, time and location that's best for you.

October 4, 2021

Patient finds online scheduling 'easy peasy'

JoAnn Osterhus was happy to learn she could schedule her own blood test in Patient Online Services. Learn about this new option, which JoAnn describes as "easy peasy."

June 23, 2021

Plan ahead to make the most of your health care visit

Have an upcoming health care appointment with your provider? Here's some tips and things to keep in mind so you get the most from your visit.

Lindsey Ruppel, D.O. By Lindsey Ruppel April 16, 2021

Family warns others to take COVID-19 seriously

Mike Wolf was a healthy guy with no underlying health issues. Then he contracted COVID-19 and spent 43 days in the hospital. Now his family wants to warn others to take COVID-19 seriously.

September 4, 2020

Video visits help therapy patients recover at home

Patients recovering from stroke and orthopedic surgery, and children experiencing speech difficulties are among the growing number of patients now using video visits. Discover the benefits of rehab therapy video visits.

May 14, 2020

Breast cancer recovery back on track after COVID-19 pandemic delays surgery

When you learn you have cancer, the natural reaction is to want it out of your body as quickly as possible. Lisa Carlson recently was diagnosed with breast cancer and can attest to that.

May 11, 2020

Video visits keep homebound patients connected to care

For those at higher risk of getting fatally sick ― like Jerome Determan, a cancer patient ― receiving care at home through video appointments is the right option, especially during social distancing. Learn how getting connected to his care team was easier than he thought possible.

April 22, 2020

FAQ: Video appointments and your security

Video appointment technology is a secure, safe option for health care from your own home. Learn how you and your family can be assured your private health information is protected ― all while practicing social distancing.

April 13, 2020

Patient portal helps teens, parents stay connected to care

Teens between ages 13 to 17 can get connected to their care team, view health records and participate in a healthcare visit from the convenience of home.

April 9, 2020

6 tips for making the most of your healthcare video appointment

During this time of social distancing, learn how video appointments are changing the way you receive care and how you can make the most of your visit using technology.

March 31, 2020