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  • Parenting: Self-Confidence and Friendships in Pre-teen & Teen Years

    Self-confidence and friendships often go hand in hand. Fortunately, there are things young people can do to boost their self-confidence and increase supportive relationships.

  • MRI Safety: A Patient’s Story of Trust and Care

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging, better known as MRI, is an advanced imaging tool that uses strong magnetic fields to produce clear, detailed images of internal organs and body structures. For MR Safety Week, July 20-26, Mankato Clinic raises awareness of MRI safety protocols.

  • Lori Bartell is jumping feet first into life  

    Lori Bartell loves hiking, biking, cross country skiing and kayaking. When foot pain slowed her down, a succesful bunion correction surgery got her back in action!

  • Expert Advice: Bunion Treatment

    Podiatrists often provide relief and help slow the progression of the bunion with conservative care.

  • Tummy time is play time

    Back to sleep. Tummy to play. While it’s safe and recommended to lay babies on their backs to sleep, it’s important to spend some time with your baby on their tummy for play and development.

  • Stay Cool and Hydrated with H20

    With summer at full strength, many people are working and playing in the heat and sun. When it’s hot, it’s important to drink water.

  • Vanessa’s Kitchen: Single-Serve Overnight Chia Pudding

    Chia pudding is a light, but hearty breakfast choice that proves refreshing in hot weather.

  • Top 5 Health Tips Every Guy Should Try  

    On average, men are not as healthy as women. Compared to women, we are more likely to drink alcohol, use tobacco products and skip routine check-ups.

  • Meet Rick Herrig: Volunteer Driver & Grateful Patient

    As a volunteer driver who brings older adults to medical appointments, Rick Herrig never expected to become a patient. At age 72, the Mountain Lake man routinely drives people to Mankato Clinic Dermatology at River’s Edge Campus in Saint Peter.

  • Expert Advice: Skin Cancer Screenings

    I recommend anyone who has skin to get a full-body skin exam! If you are 50 years old and have not had a skin exam, we encourage you to schedule one right away.