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First visit to Mayo: Traveling alone

Posted by Anonymous @anon13903977, Sep 6, 2012

I have a first appt at Mayo Rochester on Oct 1. I am planning to make the trip alone. I am concerned that not having a family member with me might be an issue, especially if I need to be weaned off some of my RX meds. Would like to know your take on this.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 30, 2023
In reply to @rosiee "I’m here and traveled alone. Come a day early and find the the best way to..." + (show)
@rosiee

I’m here and traveled alone. Come a day early and find the the best way to get from your hotel to the Mayo Clinic. Then give your self time to get lost (I came on a Sunday and everything was closed) I would recommend getting to the Clinic on the street level. The “Skyways” are way too confusing. Then getting around the hospital either for testing or bloodwork go down to the “subway” which is just underground walkways. There are many “Help” desks all over. Everyone has been wonderful and very helpful. Hope this helps

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Hi @rosiee, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your Mayo experience. I like the Rochester Mayo campus also. The subways and skyways are probably more popular during the winter when it's not so nice to walk outside. It can be a little confusing in the skyways and subways but I think there are directions posted in most of the areas that are linked together.

Have you seen the skyway and subway maps? - https://mcforms.mayo.edu/mc1600-mc1699/mc1663-55.pdf

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rosiee | @rosiee | Aug 30, 2023
In reply to @johnbishop "Hi @rosiee, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your Mayo experience. I like the Rochester Mayo..." + (show)
@johnbishop

Hi @rosiee, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your Mayo experience. I like the Rochester Mayo campus also. The subways and skyways are probably more popular during the winter when it's not so nice to walk outside. It can be a little confusing in the skyways and subways but I think there are directions posted in most of the areas that are linked together.

Have you seen the skyway and subway maps? - https://mcforms.mayo.edu/mc1600-mc1699/mc1663-55.pdf

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Yes I have, thanks for offering.

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