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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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CMO Dr. Julie Gerndt Retires After Tremendous Career

Friday, December 22, 2017 After nearly 30 years of practicing medicine, Dr. Julie Gerndt will retire at the end of December. She received her medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and is board certified in Psychitary and Neurology. Though she originally had plans to go into the neurology field, it was … Continued

Mankato Clinic Receives 2017 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Mankato Clinic is pleased to announce it has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have consistently achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance inemployee engagement. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally-recognized symbol … Continued

Mankato Clinic Foundation Awards Quarter Four Grants

Wednesday, November 08, 2017 To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $34,218 in grants to nine deserving organizations within the area. Receiving grants for quarter four are: MRCI WorkSource, Adventure Education ($1,800), Prairie Winds Middle School, snack cart ($2,500), Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, senior nutrition ($3,000), Project for … Continued

Mankato Clinic to Host Free Picky Eater Group Online

Monday, October 09, 2017 Calling all parents! Do you find yourself dealing with a child that refuses to eat foods that they previously devoured, or are simply eating less of the food than before? Have you become a short-order cook in the kitchen? If this sounds like a daily routine for your family, join us … Continued

Thrive Walk Kickoff is Wednesday, Sept. 20

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 The public and is invited to the Mankato Clinic Thrive Walk kickoff at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20. To promote exercise in a safe place throughout the year, the Mankato Clinic is implementing a Thrive Walk at the Madison East Mall (1400 Madison Avenue).  Bright floor and wall graphics with inspirational … Continued

Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for Quarter Three

Monday, July 31, 2017 To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $15,004 in grants to eight deserving organizations within the area.  Receiving grants for quarter three are: Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless ($3,750), House of Hope ($1,500), The Miracle League of North Mankato ($2,880), … Continued

Benjamin Abbott is 2017 Sanders Scholarship Recipient

Monday, June 05, 2017 Mankato West High School senior Benjamin Abbott was selected from 45 applicants as the 2017 J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship winner. The Mankato Clinic Foundation awards the $2,000 scholarship annually in remembrance of Dr. J. Scott Sanders. In May 2006, the Mankato Clinic lost Dr. Sanders, one of its most … Continued