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Mankato Clinic Foundation announces grant recipients during quarter one

MANKATO (February 19, 2026) — To support health and wellness in our region, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $161,693 in grants to local organizations during quarter one.

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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 Foundation awards $25,000 to Educare Foundation

MANKATO (February 3, 2025) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation has awarded $25,000 to the Educare Foundation to support learning initiatives and programs in Mankato Area Public Schools for a total of $150,000 in grants since 2019. “By partnering with the Educare Foundation, we have been able to make a difference for students and teachers in … 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 offers hearing screenings at Children’s Museum

MANKATO (January 21, 2025) — The Mankato Clinic Hearing Care Center and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department are offering free children’s hearing screenings from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 23 at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota.