Mankato Clinic News

Monday, May 15, 2017 The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed two cases of measles in Le Sueur County. These are the first confirmed measles cases in south central Minnesota in 2017. The confirmed cases are unvaccinated children under the age of five. The children have not required hospitalization and are recovering at home. … Continued

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 To support organizations that are helping promote its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,750 in grants to nine deserving organizations within the area.  Receiving grants for quarter one are: Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services ($3,000), Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America ($1,000), YWCA Mankato ($4,000), Friends of Learning … Continued

Monday, March 20, 2017 The Mankato Clinic is among the highest performing medical group in Minnesota for Teen Mental Health Screening and Immunizations for Adolescents. The number of Minnesota teens receiving a mental health screening increased between 2015 and 2016. Likewise, the number of Minnesota adolescents receiving recommended immunizations also increased from the previous year. … Continued

Tuesday, February 07, 2017 Mankato Clinic Urgent Care locations are now operating under the Safe Place for Newborns law, which provides a safe and anonymous alternative for mothers to safely give up their newborns.  A Minnesota State law, a Safe Place allows mothers or someone with their permission, to leave their unharmed newborns, no more … Continued

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $65,000 in grants to 10 deserving organizations within the area.  Receiving grants for quarter one are: South Central College ($12,000), Greater Mankato Diversity Council ($4,000), Greater Mankato Area United Way ($1,000), Centenary United Methodist Church ($3,000), … Continued

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 The March 1 deadline is only a little more than a month away for area high school seniors to get their applications in for the $2,000 J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship.  In May 2006, the Mankato Clinic lost J. Scott Sanders, one of its most beloved physicians, pulmonologists and critical … Continued

Friday, December 02, 2016 The end of the year holidays are perfect for family gatherings, shopping excursions and workplace potlucks. These, in turn, can lead to an uninvited guest: Norovirus, which causes people to become sick with cramping, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. “People with norovirus illness are … Continued

Monday, October 24, 2016 To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $31,700 in grants to 11 deserving organizations within the area.  Receiving grants for quarter four are: Mankato Family YMCA ($5,000), Miracle League of North Mankato ($5,000), Minnesota Brain Injury Force Inc. ($1,000), Leisure Education for Exceptional … Continued

Monday, October 17, 2016 Mankato Clinic is proud to be a part of a community that helps its residents thrive! In October, Mankato Clinic physicians will be a part of VINE Adult Community Center’s speaker series that will be hosted Fridays through Nov. 4. With a subject for everyone, providers will speak 2:30-4:30 p.m., at 421 E. Hickory St. … Continued

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Mankato Clinic is proud to announce that Chief Medical Officer and Psychiatrist Dr. Julie Gerndt has been selected as one of 100 Influential Minnesota Health Care Leaders by Minnesota Physician. The magazine’s special edition recognizing excellence is published once every four years. The most influential leaders are nominated by readers, who … Continued