John Dalton: Creation Of The Mayo Clinic

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John Dalton was an English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist. He has a connection to the creation of the Mayo Clinic. Dalton taught William Mayo, the father of the two brothers who founded the famous Mayo Clinic. John Dalton impressed his morals and values onto William Mayo, and consequently, the two men who created the Mayo Clinic and set the tone for its values. This is significant because John Dalton’s values can still be applied to all people pursuing a career in healthcare today. One of Dalton's valued ideas was giving back to the community. Dalton himself was dedicated to helping the community. You can see he believed in giving back because he taught many of the children and young adults seeking higher education in his