Rochester, Minnesota

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Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota (pronunciation: /ˈrɑːtʃɛstər, -ɪs-/ RAH-chester) is a city located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city has a significant status in the field of Healthcare due to the presence of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

Etymology

The city of Rochester was founded in 1854 and named after Rochester, New York. The etymology of the name is not definitively known, but it is generally believed to have been named after Rochester, New York, which was named after the English city of Rochester, Kent.

Healthcare

Rochester is globally recognized for its advancements in healthcare, primarily due to the presence of the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research. It employs more than 4,500 physicians and scientists, along with another 58,400 administrative and allied health staff.

Related Terms

  • Mayo Clinic: A nonprofit American academic medical center based in Rochester, Minnesota, focused on integrated healthcare, education, and research.
  • Minnesota: A state in the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and northern regions of the United States.
  • Healthcare: The maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

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