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  • Bottom Line: A Colonoscopy Can Save Your Life

    November 6, 2019by Matthew Carns, MD Did you know you can prevent colorectal cancer by getting a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is the only test that can prevent colon cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer. This important test also detects cancer early, often before people notice symptoms. Colorectal cancer is highly…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Awards Quarter Four Grants

    November 22, 2019 MANKATO (November 11, 2019) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $16,500 in grants to deserving organizations during quarter four.    Receiving grants for quarter four are: Grow MANkato ($1,000) Camp Sweet Life Adventures-Camp Sweet Life Connects ($4,000) Minnesota Doctors for People ($3,000) Arts Center…

  • Avoid, Spot and Treat Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke

    July 9, 2020

  • COVID-19: Wearing Masks Properly Is New skill for Children to Learn

    July 23, 2020 Mankato Clinic pediatrician recommends 30-day plan to teach children to wear masks   (Mankato—July 23, 2020) In light of Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate, children are expected to wear masks in indoor public places and schools. Learning to mask properly is a skill that parents and caregivers can help their children learn at…

  • Avoid the Aches and Pains of Working from Home

    July 27, 2020by Michael Much, PT, DPT With our ergonomic workspaces gathering dust at the office, many of us are working from home in makeshift offices and kitchen tables. And we may be feeling it with some new aches and pains courtesy of our less-than-ideal home workspaces. Here are some ways to treat your body better,…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Awards Scholarships to Children of Employees

    August 12, 2020 MANKATO (August 7, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded two $1,000 Nancy Pfeifer Scholarships to children of Mankato Clinic employees who are pursuing an education in the healthcare field. This year’s scholarship recipients are: Ashley Dungan of Mankato. Ashley, daughter of Dr. James Dungan, Mankato Clinic Occupational Medicine, is enrolled in…

  • How do We Cope with Pandemic Fatigue?

    August 13, 2020by Katie Wojtalewicz, Psy.D, LP The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on our lives. Depression and anxiety are already common problems for people under chronic stress, so it’s no surprise we are seeing an increase during the pandemic. Pandemic fatigue describes the feeling of exhaustion and burn-out we’ve reached after months of having…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients during Quarter Three

    September 1, 2020 MANKATO (August 26, 2020) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,250 in grants to community organizations during quarter three. Receiving grants for quarter three are: City of Saint Peter Recreation and Leisure Services – Exploration Recreation for Youth and Senior Isolation Kits ($2,500) Kiwanis…

  • Mankato Clinic and VINE Team Up to Reduce Falls Among Older Adults

    September 1, 2020 Falls risk screening event is part of Falls Prevention Awareness Week MANKATO (September 17, 2020) —Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. Each year falls result in more…

  • How to Rock Distance Learning

    September 2, 2020by Mary VanRavenhorst, OTR/L, BCN So the time has come to begin the school year! If you’ve decided that distance learning is best for your children, here are some ways to rock distance learning and help your family succeed. Break it down. Chunk up the school year into manageable portions. Looking at the school year as…