Matthew D. Dacy Bücher

Your creativity will soar through coloring and other activities as you discover how the peregrine falcon is a force of nature — and healing — at Mayo Clinic.Since 1987, a nest box atop the tall buildings at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been home to generations of peregrine falcons. Established to help save the endangered species, the Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program allows patients, staff and falcon fans around the world to watch — in person or online — as the falcons raise their young. Through these majestic creatures, we see that nature can be a vital part of the healing process and a reminder of the wonder of daily life.Wildlife lovers of all ages can meet the falcons and learn about the earth’s fastest animal through fun activities and surprising facts. Inspiring stories, original illustrations, color photographs and a stunning four-color centerfold depicting a chick's development also bring the peregrines of Mayo Clinic to life. Printed on high quality paper ready to enhance with crayons, pencils, markers, or watercolors, each coloring page is perforated for easy removal and display.Taking The Peregrine Falcons of Mayo Clinic is more than a coloring book — it’s a tribute to the resilience of the birds who inspired it.

At Mayo Clinic, art and medicine are intertwined, as evidenced by this curated collection of over one hundred striking photographs. This art book reveals how the world’s leading hospital employs art as a holistic healing method and integral part of patient care. Beyond state-of-the-art facilities and renowned doctors, the artwork within Mayo Clinic has been appreciated for over a century, serving not merely as decoration but as a healing force. The carefully selected pieces create an inclusive "environment of healing," uplifting the spirits of patients, visitors, and employees alike. Organized by media, the book showcases a diverse array of artwork, including ceramics, paintings, glass, textiles, photographs, and mixed media, featuring renowned artists such as Dale Chihuly, Auguste Rodin, Alexander Calder, Paul Granlund, Joan Miró, and Andy Warhol. It narrates the fascinating story of how the hospital acquired these masterpieces and explores their impact on the healing process. While art enthusiasts will find joy in the collection, it is accessible to all, illustrating how the #1 hospital in the world merges art therapy with traditional healing methods to enhance patient care. This collection stands as visual proof of the profound healing found at the intersection of art and medicine.