Amanda’s Kitchen: It’s Chili Weather

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting all year for this. Sweaters, movies, hot cocoa, and best of all, endless bowls of chili! It warms my heart (and stomach) just thinking about it. This meal can be prepared in the slow-cooker or on the stove. Regardless, the end result will be a nutritious, … Continued

Make holidays more rewarding, less stressful

As the holidays approach each year, a number of common themes surface in therapy. Some people look forward to spending time with loved ones or decking out their house in seasonal décor. But for many, holidays are associated with feeling overwhelmed, tense, or sad.

Are you ready for the season?

One of the best ways to promote good health this winter is to get seasonal vaccines to help protect you and your family from flu and COVID. Not only do these vaccines help keep you healthy, but they help protect others who are at high risk for severe illness from these viruses.

How to buy safe toys this season

The best toys inspire children to create, imagine and solve problems! It’s also important to make sure the toys are safe. Blocks, dolls, action figures, toy cars and trucks, Thomas the Train, Fisher-Price Little People, puzzles, games and books are all great choices. At my house, we love Melissa & Doug and Hape toys.  

Make foot care part of your diabetes care

Did you know that diabetes affects nearly 30 million people in the United States? Diabetes impacts the body’s ability to make insulin or use it as well as it should. The result is too much blood sugar remains in the blood. High blood sugar can damage many parts of the body including the feet.

Annual mammograms save lives

Did you know that mammograms have helped reduce breast cancer deaths in the U.S. by nearly 40% since 1990? There are differing guidelines and recommendations on when to begin getting mammograms and how often. Mankato Clinic follows the guidelines of the American College of Radiology.

Enara Health Rockstar: Meet Jill!

In 2022, Jill Willette, an IT manager at Mankato Clinic, joined Enara Health. In one year, she lost 53 pounds with a combination of medication, diet and exercise. And she’s keeping it off thanks to Enara Health, a personalized weight loss and management program at Mankato Clinic. “This is a total lifestyle change,” Jill says.  … Continued

What is the nurse-midwife’s role in women’s health?

Lisa Brown, APRN, DNP, CNM is a nurse-midwife at the Mankato Clinic. The Mankato Clinic has launched a nurse-midwife program to offer women’s health care from adolescence through childbearing years, with a focus on pregnancy, labor and delivery in a clinical and hospital setting. In collaboration with the Mankato Clinic obstetrician and gynecology team, the … Continued