January 25, 2019 Zero-degree temps, arctic blasts, negative wind chills. Yep, it’s winter in Minnesota. During dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills, it’s best to stay indoors. When it warms a bit, it’s great to get outside to skate, sled, ski and play. Remember, cold weather, ice and snow still pose risks. Frostbite can occur … Continued
22 Minnesota clinics and care systems recognized for outstanding results in 2018 HEDIS measures MANKATO (Oct. 23, 2019) — UCare held its 11th annual “A Salute to Excellence!” event on September 26 to recognize 22 clinics and care systems with top results in 2018 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures. HEDIS includes preventive care, disease management, … Continued
October 8, 2019 When Margo Druschel of Mankato went in for her yearly mammogram in September 2018, it was part of her normal healthcare routine. When Mankato Clinic offered her the choice of a 2D or 3D mammogram, she chose 3D as it is proven to detect more breast cancers than conventional 2D mammograms. … Continued
September 20, 2019 Your family’s into the groove of school now. How’s it going? Are your bedtime and morning routines working well? Are your kids making the bus? Are you all getting to school and work on time? Are there tears or meltdowns? School days are busy for our kiddos. Here are some ways … Continued
September 19, 2019 MANKATO (September 16, 2019) — Preman Singh, MD, of Mankato Clinic Internal Medicine, has accepted an invitation to conduct research on Alzheimer’s disease at Oxford University, his Alma Mater. He had earlier earned a Master’s degree in experimental and translational therapeutics from St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University, and will carry out his … Continued
September 7, 2019 By : Nathan Evers, PharmD, BCACP As people age, they tend to take more medications to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), arthritis and COPD. Plus, over-the-counter pain relievers, daily vitamins and other supplements tend to be in the mix. These medications can help you … Continued
September 6, 2019 MANKATO (Sept. 3, 2019)— Pediatric Therapy Services is joining the Mankato Clinic on September 3. As part of Mankato Clinic, Pediatric Therapy Services therapists will continue to provide physical, occupational and speech language therapies in its current Mankato locations. Nancy Dobson, PT, cofounder and owner of Pediatric Therapy Services, is leading the … Continued
August 21, 2019 Mankato Clinic providers are playing at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota’s A Healthy Me exhibit in August. Erin Gonzalez, RD, LD, is scheduled 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, August 28. Gonzalez is a registered and licensed dietitian in the Mankato Clinic Diabetes and Nutrition Education Center. Children are invited to come and play, talk, … Continued
August 21, 2019 MANKATO (August 21, 2019) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $25,700 in grants to deserving organizations during quarter three. Receiving grants for quarter three are: Nicollet Alliance for Prevention Against Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs ($500) Connecting Kids – Youth sports and arts … Continued
June 12, 2019 By : Abel Alfonso, DO Did you know that your body is constantly losing old bone while you make new bone? Bones are living, growing tissue. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which bones lose density and become weak from a loss of tissue. Often the first symptom of osteoporosis is a … Continued
