April 27, 2021 When Roger Albrecht, 3, comes to Mankato Clinic Pediatric Therapy Services twice a week, he has big smiles for the staff. His speech language pathologist sits on a kid-size chair at Roger’s level as they work with flash cards to help Roger choose between eating Cheerios or blowing bubbles. Roger may be … Continued
March 27, 2020 Dr. Amy Deehr and Jessica Blais of Mankato Moms Blog sat down for a virtual chat on Stay Home Minnesota. Together, we will get through this.
April 16, 2020 by Crystal Dubbelde, MSW, LICSW Watch Crystal’s video message here. Crystal Dubbelde, clinical social worker, at Mankato Clinic Children’s Health Center, shares her advice for parents and families as we adjust to a different normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives. Just like you, our children’s lives are different too. Their normal routines … Continued
May 8, 2020 by SriniVasan Ramanuja, MD Spring in Minnesota also means allergy season! Seasonal allergies develop when the body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, usually pollens and mold in the spring, summer and fall. The body makes chemicals called histamines which cause typical allergy symptoms of sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, watery and itchy … Continued
May 22, 2020 by Erin Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD You’ve made a lot of meals and snacks in the last couple months! But how’s the planning going? Meal planning can be overwhleming. That’s why I encourage people to start where they’re at and approach meal planning in three phases. Phase 1 If you’re serving pizza, mac and … Continued
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
June 12, 2020 In light of the current sad and striking events in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota and our nation, it has become apparent that we as a Clinic must purposefully face the discrimination, hate, and bias experienced by our neighbors. While we have previously made equity and inclusion part of our strategic plan, we … Continued
July 9, 2020 by Amy Deehr, DO According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, routine vaccinations fell during the first half of this year as Americans skipped routine doctor visits due to the pandemic. Lower vaccination rates leave children and communities vulnerable to preventable diseases such as the measles, mumps, chicken pox and whooping cough. … Continued
July 23, 2020 by Katie Smentek, MD Wearing a mask properly is a new skill for children to learn. Helping kids learn to wear a mask is like a lot of other things we teach our kids such as brushing their teeth, sitting in a car seat and washing their hands. While many children will not have trouble … Continued
September 14, 2020 by Thomas Finn, DO Did you know physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your health? In addition to increasing strength, mobility, and cardiovascular fitness, an active lifestyle boosts your energy and endurance, increases your chances of living longer, reduces depression and anxiety, boosts cognition, and improves sleep. Women … Continued
