About Barbara
Bio
Born St Louis, MO. World traveler age 10. Graduated med school age 23. training in Rochester MN. First provider at all 3 Mayo sites- AZ, FL, MN. Chair of IM division 14 years and leader of first primary are expansion in AZ. Wife, mother, daughter, sister, petter, nurturer, dreamer. Wanna be listener.
I'm passionate about
Stories
universal access
cooking
An idea worth spreading
There is usually more than one right answer
Failure can teach more than success
It is all about the journey
Areas of expertise
pragmatism, primary care
The TED story
My TED attendance is a prize I got for being awarded innovator of the year by my colleagues. I am not sure for what innovation specifically but rather for leading change and transforming ( in part) the practice of medicine in our primary care divisions and departments. I have a new task ahead of me and hope to gain inspiration from the conference to continue to help transform the practice.
Things you might not know
creating mosaics, silk painting, art projects