Mankato Clinic News

Mankato Clinic physicians encourage people to schedule annual check-ups and cancer screenings.  Monday, April 19, 2021 MANKATO (April 19, 2021) — The COVID-19 pandemic caused a drop in preventive and elective healthcare visits in 2020. Skipping and delaying routine check-ups has resulted in dips in childhood immunizations and cancer screenings which directly impact people’s health.   … Continued

Wednesday, February 03, 2021 Think Wellness, Mankato Clinic’s quarterly magazine, brings you the story of Beckie Swanson who is living out her passion in her career and personal life thanks to happy feet! You will also meet our Respiratory Clinic healthcare heroes and get some great tips on healthy eating, getting active and staying positive … Continued

Wednesday, January 06, 2021 MANKATO (January 6, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic began administering the COVID-19 vaccine this week to more than 300 physicians, providers, nurses and staff who are working on the frontlines of this virus. Katie Smentek, MD, lead COVID-19 physician, was among staff who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine … Continued

Monday, December 28, 2020 MANKATO (December 28, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic is proud to announce that Advanced Pain Management-Mankato is now part of the Mankato Clinic and will continue to provide innovative pain management services in this region. Mankato Clinic and Advanced Pain Management have been in partnership from the very beginning. The Advanced … Continued

Friday, November 13, 2020 MANKATO (November 13, 2020) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $22,125 in grants to community organizations during quarter four.   Receiving grants for quarter four are: Camp Sweet Life Adventures – 2020-21 High School, College Diabetes Network, CSL Connects ($2,500) Lutheran Social Service … Continued

Thursday, November 05, 2020 MANKATO (November 5, 2020) — Mankato Clinic has launched the Diabetes Care Center in the Main Street location to offer comprehensive care for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes to help people of all ages successfully manage this condition, prevent complications and lead a healthy life. November is National Diabetes … Continued

MANKATO (October 19, 2020) — The Women’s Health Forum, an annual and free Mankato Clinic event, will be a virtual event on Tuesday, October 27. For the safety and health of our community, the Women’s Health Forum will be hosted on the WebEx Event Center platform. This year’s topic is “Belonging is Powerful.” Humans crave … Continued

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 MANKATO (September 23, 2020) — Due to potential effects of COVID-19 on the heart, Mankato Clinic physicians recommend that anyone who has been diagnosed with the virus should wait 14 days from the start of the illness and at least seven-14 days after symptoms have resolved before returning to sports and exercise. Additionally, youth … Continued

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Falls Risk Screening Event is Part of the Falls Prevention Awareness Week MANKATO (September 17, 2020) —Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. Each year falls result … Continued