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  • Mankato Clinic Offers Guidance on Returning to Sports After a COVID-19 Infection

    September 22, 2020 MANKATO (September 23, 2020) — Due to potential effects of COVID-19 on the heart, Mankato Clinic physicians recommend that anyone who has been diagnosed with the virus should wait 14 days from the start of the illness and at least seven-14 days after symptoms have resolved before returning to sports and exercise. Additionally, youth and…

  • How to Get Organized and Rame the Homework Beast

    September 23, 2020by Mary VanRavenhorst, OTR/L, BCN With school in full swing, some kiddos are doing distance learning, some are doing in-person and others a combination. Many parents are juggling several different school schedules this year. Take a deep breath. Here are some ways to control the chaos.    Sundays: Set aside time on Sunday night to…

  • Are you Due for an Annual Mammogram?

    October 7, 2020 Maureen Magut Charette, MD, of Mankato Clinic reads a 3D mammogram, which shows radiologists a detailed view of breast tissue. Did you know that being female is the biggest risk factor for breast cancer? If you’re a woman who is 40 years old and better, annual mammograms are one of the best…

  • Stay Active During the Holidays

    December 2, 2021by Tami Meehan, PT, DPT As the weather is turning colder and we nestle in for the long MN winter, our tendency is push aside our warmer weather healthy habits of being active and exercising. We start the holiday hibernation by filling our bellies with delicious food, delightful drinks, planning and enjoying festivities filled…

  • How to Be Active During Our MN Winter

    December 27, 2021by Tami Meehan, PT, DPT As the weather turns colder and we nestle in for the long Minnesota winter, we tend to push aside our warm weather healthy habits of being active and exercising. In the winter, we might need to make a more conscious effort to be active as we may not feel…

  • Mankato Clinic Hosts Free, Virtual Women’s Health Forum on October 27

    October 20, 2020 MANKATO (October 19, 2020) — The Women’s Health Forum, an annual and free Mankato Clinic event, will be a virtual event on Tuesday, October 27. For the safety and health of our community, the Women’s Health Forum will be hosted on the WebEx Event Center platform. This year’s topic is “Belonging is…

  • Mankato Clinic Launches Diabetes Care Center

    October 26, 2020 MANKATO (November 5, 2020) — Mankato Clinic has launched the Diabetes Care Center in the Main Street location to offer comprehensive care for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes to help people of all ages successfully manage this condition, prevent complications and lead a healthy life. November is National Diabetes Awareness…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients During Quarter Four

    October 26, 2020 MANKATO (November 13, 2020) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $21,625 in grants to community organizations during quarter four.   Receiving grants for quarter four are: Camp Sweet Life Adventures – 2020-21 High School, College Diabetes Network, CSL Connects ($2,500) Lutheran Social Service of…

  • Don’t Delay Routine Cancer Screenings

    October 27, 2020by Sagan Dobie, PA-C According to a survey from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, more than a third of American adults have skipped scheduled cancer screenings during the pandemic. Cancer isn’t waiting for COVID-19 to end. So don’t let it delay your routine cancer screenings. Screenings are tests to find cancer before symptoms show up.…

  • Mankato Clinic Adds Pain Management Services to Specialty Care

    November 29, 2020 MANKATO (December 28, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic is proud to announce that Advanced Pain Management-Mankato is now part of the Mankato Clinic and will continue to provide innovative pain management services in this region. Mankato Clinic and Advanced Pain Management have been in partnership from the very beginning. The Advanced Pain…