January 3, 2019 by Ben Dexter, MD Did you know playing is your children’s job? Your child discovers the people and world around them by playing. As silly as it seems, babies learn from peek-a-boo, pat-a-cake, tummy time and when you imitate their sounds. Then they move on to hide-and-seek, baby dolls, trucks, shape sorters, blocks, make … Continued
November 22, 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 of … Continued
February 8, 2018 The March 5 deadline is fast approaching 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 care specialists after a courageous battle with … Continued
June 22, 2018 June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month and National Berry Month. Vegetables and fruits are loaded with nutrients and fiber essential to your health. In fact, fruits and veggies should fill half of your plate. Click here for tips to perk up your meals with vegetables and fruits. Interested in eating fresh and … Continued
July 10, 2018 Lindsey and Andrew Northenscold, of Mankato, were trying to have a baby for about a year when Lindsey used the Mankato Clinic patient portal to email her doctor, Mark Taylor, MD, in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Taylor told her to make an appointment with Fertility Services. “We got in super quickly,” Lindsey said. … Continued
September 10, 2018 by Katie Keepers, MD Every expectant woman has one wish above all others — a healthy baby. Healthy pregnancies and healthy babies actually begin before conception. Before trying to get pregnant, schedule a check-up to ensure you are in good health. Your provider will discuss your medical conditions, health history and immunizations as well … Continued
October 3, 2018 by Teresa Freitag A young woman who was working full time got pregnant. This wasn’t part of the plan. She was very concerned about the financial impact. Could she afford car seats, a stroller, diapers, baby gear and medical insurance for a child? She turned to First Steps, a community collaborative that connects new … Continued
October 9, 2018 Mike Smith hadn’t slept more than four to five hours a night for close to a decade. By day, he loaded up on Monster Energy drinks. Today he sleeps six to seven hours a night, sometimes eight, and drinks no caffeine. “Just getting sleep is all I need now,” Mike said. “You’d … Continued
October 22, 2018 This article was originally published in Home Magazine Breast Cancer Fact Book, October 2018. When Sue Olson of Mankato was diagnosed with breast cancer, she requested a week to get her garden in order before her mastectomy. As she worked in her garden, butterflies appeared and flew around her. Butterflies are not … Continued
November 5, 2018 Val Bembenek is manager of the Mankato Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. She is secretary of Angels of Breast Cancer founded by Mitzi Roberts of Dance Express. Her daughter Kelli danced at Dance Express from age 3 through her senior year. When my daughter Kelli told me she found a lump near … Continued
