February 8, 2018 by Mankato Clinic Our hearts work beat by beat, second by second for 24 hours a day, never resting. Over the average lifetime, our hearts beats about 2.5 billion times. Knowing that it’s one of the most vital organs keeping us alive, it’s important to treat it like the precious commodity it is. … Continued
June 29, 2021by Kelly Bryan, DO Minnesota summers were made for splashing! Families love to head to the lake, fill up the baby pool in the backyard or spend the afternoon at the water park. As we enjoy lazy summer days, stay alert when it comes to water safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that … Continued
July 7, 2021 Think Wellness, Mankato Clinic’s quarterly magazine, brings you the story of Randy Hermanson who got his life back when he got his pain under control. You will also find a Back to School checklist, a healthy salmon recipe from Erin’s Kitchen and 5 tips to stay hydrated in the summer!
July 8, 2021by Amy Jo Sorensen, DO It’s time to schedule sports physicals for junior high and high school athletes who are playing a fall sport. Sports physicals are key to helping your teen play safely and prevent injury. What forms are required? From 7th-12th grade, sports physicals are required in Minnesota for all athletes playing school … Continued
August 10, 2021 Did you know your risk for diabetes is connected to the amount of water you drink? Hope Hartig, APRN, CNP, CDCES, is a nurse practioner and certified diabetes educator at the Mankato Clinic Diabetes Care Center explains the connection. “Drinking an adequate amount of water daily can help you lower your risk … Continued
August 24, 2021 Mankato Clinic hasnotified 535patients of a breach of unsecured protected health information after discovering the following event: On August 3rd an electronic spreadsheet containing patient information was mistakenly e-mailed to a colleague of a Mankato Clinic employee to an external e-mail account. The e-mail was not encrypted. Upon discovery a few minutes … Continued
August 24, 2021 Scholarship honors Nancy Lee Pfeifer, RT (R) (M), longtime Mankato Clinic employee MANKATO (August 26, 2021) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded three $1,000 Nancy Pfeifer Scholarships to children of Mankato Clinic employees who are pursuing an education in the healthcare field. This year’s scholarship recipients are: Joseph Bennett of Vernon Center. … Continued
August 24, 2021 MANKATO (September 3, 2021) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $20,750 in grants to community organizations during quarter three. Receiving grants for quarter three are: South Central MN Food Recovery – Ready-made meals form recovered foods ($6,000) Mankato Symphony Orchestra – Free Family … Continued
August 25, 2021by Emily Thompson, MSW, LICSW Have you ever admired someone for their resilience? Maybe it was a friend who recovered from cancer or a teen who lost a parent. Resilience is having the capacity to cope with and bounce back from stress, adversity, failure, challenges and trauma. Resilience isn’t something you’re born … Continued
October 20, 2021 MANKATO (October 21, 2021) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has given more than $194,000 to community organizations throughout 2021. During quarter four, $28,000 in grants were given to community organizations. Receiving grants for quarter four are: Camp Sweet Life Adventures – Camp Sweet Life Connects Outreach … Continued
