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  • Mankato Clinic Receives award from Gustavus Adolphus College

    April 15, 2021 MANKATO (April 29, 2021) — The 2021 Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact awards honor individuals and organizations whose accomplishments exemplify and celebrate the public purpose at the heart of higher education. As a member of the compact, Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter nominated and awarded the Presidents’ Community Partner Award to…

  • Top 5 Reasons to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

    April 16, 2021 The vaccine is safe and effective. Safety standards for vaccine approval are stricter than other drugs. The approved COVID-19 vaccines were tested in large clinical trials involving tens of thousands of people to make sure they meet safety standards and protect adults of different ages and races. To speed up the process, red…

  • Mankato Clinic Physicians Encourage Vaccination for Adolescents

    May 9, 2021 May 11, 2021 (MANKATO) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents ages 12 to 15. The final decision on Emergency Use Approval is expected Wednesday by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy…

  • Know the Signs of Melanoma

    May 10, 2021by Jeffrey Weideman, PA-C One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. In May, we raise awareness about melanoma because it’s a serious form of skin cancer that can spread when it is not detected and treated early. When treated early, the 5-year survival rate is 99 percent! Keep…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients During Quarter Two

    May 24, 2021 MANKATO (June 8, 2021) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $39,831 in grants to community organizations during quarter two.    Receiving grants for quarter two are: Greater Mankato Area United Way – Project Community Connects ($1,000)   WellShare International – Community Health Worker Pilot…

  • Life Jackets Keep Families Safe

    May 25, 2021by Colin Weerts, DO Fishing brings great memories for children, parents and grandparents alike. There’s nothing cuter than seeing your kiddo reel in a fish, no matter how big or small your child or the fish! Our children are keepers! To keep your kiddos safe, make sure your child is wearing a life jacket…

  • Mankato Clinic to Close COVID-19 Hotline and Respiratory Clinic

    June 13, 2021 June 28, 2021 (MANKATO) – Now that COVID-19 has largely receded in our region, Mankato Clinic is closing the COVID-19 Hotline and Respiratory Clinic at the Main Street location beginning July 1. The drive-thru testing location closed on June 25 at Madison East Center. “These closings are a positive development and significant…

  • Teach Your Kiddos to Be Sun Safe

    June 14, 2021by Catherine Davis, MD Summer’s here and our kiddos are playing outside, running through the sprinkler, splashing in the lake. And just as you are trying to apply the last swipe of sunscreen on their back, they slip out of your grasp to go play. Yep, smearing sunscreen on a little one requires some…

  • Water safety from toddlers to teenagers

    June 29, 2021by Kelly Bryan, DO Minnesota summers were made for splashing! Families love to head to the lake, fill up the baby pool in the backyard or spend the afternoon at the water park. As we enjoy lazy summer days, stay alert when it comes to water safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that…

  • Think Wellness Magazine – Summer 2021

    July 7, 2021 Think Wellness, Mankato Clinic’s quarterly magazine, brings you the story of Randy Hermanson who got his life back when he got his pain under control. You will also find a Back to School checklist, a healthy salmon recipe from Erin’s Kitchen and 5 tips to stay hydrated in the summer!