Mankato Clinic News

Monday, November 26, 2018 To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,500 in grants to seven deserving organizations within the area during quarter four. Receiving grants for quarter four are: VINE Mind Academy ($5,000); Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging – Singing Hills Chorus ($4,000); Arts Center of Saint … Continued

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Mankato Clinic has pledged 100 hours of bell ringing to the Mankato Salvation Army. If the goal is met, Mankato clinic will donate $1,000 to the Salvation Army. Mankato Clinic employees are signing up for two-hour shifts to ring bells at Mankato locations from November 17-December 20. As bell ringers, our … Continued

Monday, November 05, 2018 MANKATO (Nov. 5) — Electronic health records (EHR) have improved the way Mankato Clinic provides care. By implementing an electronic health record system 10 years ago, Mankato Clinic has been able to collect information to assist in patient care and give patients electronic access to their own health information. Today, more … Continued

Monday, November 05, 2018 Virus outbreaks, floods, tornadoes, contaminated water and violent events require a coordinated regional response among healthcare organizations, emergency management, public health and public safety. As a member of the South Central Healthcare Coalition, Mankato Clinic works with regional partners to prepare to respond to unexpected events. In 2018, Mankato Clinic participated … Continued

Monday, October 15, 2018 Dr. Amy Jo Sorensen has joined the Mankato Clinic at North Mankato Family Medicine. As a primary care provider, she loves the family aspect of Family Medicine. She cares for people of all ages in her practice from pediatrics to geriatrics. She is also focused on women’s health. “I like being … Continued

Monday, October 15, 2018 Mankato Clinic has implemented behavioral health services in Family Medicine at Main Street and Wickersham Health Campus along with the Children’s Health Center. A behavioral health consultant works closely with primary care providers to help their patients cope with a chronic condition, make lifestyle changes and address emotional and behavioral issues. … Continued

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 MANKATO (Sept. 11) — Mental Health First Aid is a national movement to train and empower people to “Be The Difference” in someone’s life. In partnering with the National Council for Behavioral Health, Mankato Clinic is spreading the movement to our community by offering Mental Health First Aid courses. Mental Health … Continued

Monday, August 27, 2018 To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $32, 000 in grants to 12 deserving organizations within the area during quarter three. Receiving grants for quarter three are: Miracle League of North Mankato ($3,564); Horn of Africa Aid and Rehabilitation Action Network ($5,000); Mankato Curling Club … Continued

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Mankato Clinic is reaching out to patients who are overdue for their colorectal cancer screening. Colorectal cancer, often called colon cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that adults age 50 to … Continued