May 10, 2021by Jeffrey Weideman, PA-C One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. In May, we raise awareness about melanoma because it’s a serious form of skin cancer that can spread when it is not detected and treated early. When treated early, the 5-year survival rate is 99 percent! Keep … Continued
September 1, 2020 MANKATO (August 26, 2020) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,250 in grants to community organizations during quarter three. Receiving grants for quarter three are: City of Saint Peter Recreation and Leisure Services – Exploration Recreation for Youth and Senior Isolation Kits ($2,500) Kiwanis … Continued
September 1, 2020 Falls risk screening event is part of Falls Prevention Awareness Week MANKATO (September 17, 2020) —Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. Each year falls result in more … Continued
September 2, 2020by Mary VanRavenhorst, OTR/L, BCN So the time has come to begin the school year! If you’ve decided that distance learning is best for your children, here are some ways to rock distance learning and help your family succeed. Break it down. Chunk up the school year into manageable portions. Looking at the school year as … Continued
September 22, 2020 MANKATO (September 23, 2020) — Due to potential effects of COVID-19 on the heart, Mankato Clinic physicians recommend that anyone who has been diagnosed with the virus should wait 14 days from the start of the illness and at least seven-14 days after symptoms have resolved before returning to sports and exercise. Additionally, youth and … Continued
September 23, 2020by Mary VanRavenhorst, OTR/L, BCN With school in full swing, some kiddos are doing distance learning, some are doing in-person and others a combination. Many parents are juggling several different school schedules this year. Take a deep breath. Here are some ways to control the chaos. Sundays: Set aside time on Sunday night to … Continued
October 7, 2020 Maureen Magut Charette, MD, of Mankato Clinic reads a 3D mammogram, which shows radiologists a detailed view of breast tissue. Did you know that being female is the biggest risk factor for breast cancer? If you’re a woman who is 40 years old and better, annual mammograms are one of the best … Continued
December 2, 2021by Tami Meehan, PT, DPT As the weather is turning colder and we nestle in for the long MN winter, our tendency is push aside our warmer weather healthy habits of being active and exercising. We start the holiday hibernation by filling our bellies with delicious food, delightful drinks, planning and enjoying festivities filled … Continued
December 27, 2021by Tami Meehan, PT, DPT As the weather turns colder and we nestle in for the long Minnesota winter, we tend to push aside our warm weather healthy habits of being active and exercising. In the winter, we might need to make a more conscious effort to be active as we may not feel … Continued
October 20, 2020 MANKATO (October 19, 2020) — The Women’s Health Forum, an annual and free Mankato Clinic event, will be a virtual event on Tuesday, October 27. For the safety and health of our community, the Women’s Health Forum will be hosted on the WebEx Event Center platform. This year’s topic is “Belonging is … Continued
