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January 13, 2020 by Claire Patterson, RN In today’s world, we spend hours sitting in our offices, homes and cars. In fact, the average person sits 12 hours a day according to JustStand.org. Evidence shows prolonged sitting raises our risk for type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Sitting is hazardous to our health. On the flipside,…

February 5, 2020 Being medically trained as an obstetrician and gynecologist is no match for motherly instinct, emotions and physical changes that come with pregnancy and childbirth. Take it from Dr. Katie Keepers, OB/GYN, at Mankato Clinic. “I still got nervous before I heard the heartbeat. That’s universal for all moms.” Her colleague at Mankato…

February 17, 2020 by Scott Barnacle, MD Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, night sweats, mood swings, irregular or heavy periods. It’s all part of the menopause transition known as perimenopause. Blame it on the lack of hormones! Perimenopause begins four years before a woman’s last period when the ovaries begin to produce less estrogen. Menopause is complete when…

March 25, 2020 Many people who get COVID-19 will experience mild or moderate illness and can recover at home without a clinic visit or hospitalization says the Minnesota Department of Health. The virus does pose a a higher risk for severe illness for older adults and those with certain underlying health conditions.  If you think…

March 27, 2020 Dr. Amy Deehr and Jessica Blais of Mankato Moms Blog sat down for a virtual chat on Stay Home Minnesota. Together, we will get through this. 

April 16, 2020 by Crystal Dubbelde, MSW, LICSW Watch Crystal’s video message here. Crystal Dubbelde, clinical social worker, at Mankato Clinic Children’s Health Center, shares her advice for parents and families as we adjust to a different normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives. Just like you, our children’s lives are different too. Their normal routines…

May 8, 2020 by SriniVasan Ramanuja, MD Spring in Minnesota also means allergy season! Seasonal allergies develop when the body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, usually pollens and mold in the spring, summer and fall. The body makes chemicals called histamines which cause typical allergy symptoms of sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, watery and itchy…

June 8, 2020 by Colin Weerts, DO Did you know that men die an average of 5 years younger than women? The top two leading causes of death for men are heart disease and cancer. You can change these statistics by taking control of your health. When’s the last time you came in for a check-up? A…

June 12, 2020 In light of the current sad and striking events in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota and our nation, it has become apparent that we as a Clinic must purposefully face the discrimination, hate, and bias experienced by our neighbors. While we have previously made equity and inclusion part of our strategic plan, we…

July 9, 2020 by Amy Deehr, DO According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, routine vaccinations fell during the first half of this year as Americans skipped routine doctor visits due to the pandemic. Lower vaccination rates leave children and communities vulnerable to preventable diseases such as the measles, mumps, chicken pox and whooping cough.…