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J. Scott Sanders, M.D., Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Trereyonna Harris

MANKATO (May 27, 2025) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded the $2,000 J. Scott Sanders, M.D., Memorial Scholarship to Trereyonna Harris, Mankato East High School graduate, to attend Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter.

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Mankato Clinic Foundation announces grant recipients during quarter one

MANKATO (March 1, 2025) — To support health and wellness in our region, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $124,040 in grants to community organizations during quarter one.      Grants approved in quarter one are: Mankato Clinic physicians provide the majority of the foundation funding as a way to give back to the community and … Continued

Mankato Clinic pediatrician serves as president of Minnesota AAP

MANKATO (January 28, 2025)— Dr. Katie Smentek, Mankato Clinic pediatrician, is serving as president of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP). Elected by a statewide vote of her peers, Dr. Smentek’s two-year term began on July 1, 2024, and will conclude on June 30, 2026. “I am honored to serve the … Continued

Mankato Clinic Foundation awards $35,000 grant to WellShare

(MANKATO) December 10, 2024 — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded $35,000 to WellShare International to continue its community health worker (CHW) hub in downtown Mankato. Community health workers connect patients and families to needed resources, services and support to help them improve their health.    Community health workers are trusted community members who bridge the … Continued

Mankato Clinic Foundation announces quarter four giving 

MANKATO (October 18, 2024) — To support health and wellness in our region, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $79,000 in grants to community organizations during quarter four.       Grants approved in quarter four are:    Mankato Clinic physicians provide the majority of the foundation funding as a way to give back to the community and support … Continued

Mankato Clinic receives UCare’s “A Salute to Excellence!” awards 

Vishakha Mavani, Quality Resources Manager, and Cheryl Jones, Director of Health information and Electronic Health Records, of Mankato Clinic accepted the UCare awards from Hilary Marden-Resnik, UCare President and CEO, and Tenbit Emiru, MD, PhD, MBA, UCare Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.   (MANKATO) October 1, 2024  ─ Mankato Clinic was recognized for its … Continued