June 8, 2020 by Colin Weerts, DO Did you know that men die an average of 5 years younger than women? The top two leading causes of death for men are heart disease and cancer. You can change these statistics by taking control of your health. When’s the last time you came in for a check-up? A … Continued
October 8, 2019 by Tara Denke, MD It can be tempting to skip your annual exam, but your annual well woman visit is worth making time for. Here’s why. Women are complex and so is our reproductive system. An annual visit with an OB/GYN or your primary care provider is an opportunity to screen for cancers, prevent … Continued
October 21, 2019 Jay Zielske of North Mankato is celebrating five years of surviving cancer after battling stage 4 melanoma, the most deadly skin cancer. When he was diagnosed in September 2014, median survival rates were five to nine months. A field agronomist for Pioneer Seeds, Jay also educates farmers and ag colleagues about the … Continued
October 28, 2019 Jim Hansen of Elysian was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about seven years ago. He balances healthy eating with regular exercise to help manage his diabetes. He admits he’s not perfect, but he’s on the right track and he’s always learning. “As you’re older and you get health issues, you’ve got to … Continued
November 14, 2019 by Gary Goldberg, MD November, also known as Movember, is Men’s Health Awareness Month. Across the globe, men grow a “Mo for a Bro” or do “No-Shave November” to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health. Men need a Movember to remind them to be screened for prostate cancer. Did you know roughly … Continued
December 3, 2019 by Kristin Lingen, PT, DPT Pelvic pain among women is common and it often goes undiagnosed. According to the National Institutes of Health, one study showed about 15 percent of women of childbearing age in the U.S. reported having pelvic pain that lasted at least six months. Yet pelvic pain affects women of all … Continued
January 13, 2020 by Claire Patterson, RN In today’s world, we spend hours sitting in our offices, homes and cars. In fact, the average person sits 12 hours a day according to JustStand.org. Evidence shows prolonged sitting raises our risk for type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Sitting is hazardous to our health. On the flipside, … Continued
February 5, 2020 Being medically trained as an obstetrician and gynecologist is no match for motherly instinct, emotions and physical changes that come with pregnancy and childbirth. Take it from Dr. Katie Keepers, OB/GYN, at Mankato Clinic. “I still got nervous before I heard the heartbeat. That’s universal for all moms.” Her colleague at Mankato … Continued
February 17, 2020 by Scott Barnacle, MD Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, night sweats, mood swings, irregular or heavy periods. It’s all part of the menopause transition known as perimenopause. Blame it on the lack of hormones! Perimenopause begins four years before a woman’s last period when the ovaries begin to produce less estrogen. Menopause is complete when … Continued
March 25, 2020 Many people who get COVID-19 will experience mild or moderate illness and can recover at home without a clinic visit or hospitalization says the Minnesota Department of Health. The virus does pose a a higher risk for severe illness for older adults and those with certain underlying health conditions. If you think … Continued
