October 9, 2017 by Mankato Clinic Calling all parents! Do you find yourself dealing with a child that refuses to eat foods that they previously devoured, or are simply eating less of the food than before? Have you become a short-order cook in the kitchen? If this sounds like a daily routine for your family, join … 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
October 21, 2021 Tackle Germs. Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available. Wear a mask indoors and in crowded places when transmission of COVID-19 is high. As a bonus, masks help prevent the spread of all respiratory viruses. If you do get … Continued
October 22, 2018 by Scott Barnacle, MD Genetic testing is becoming more common as women are completing the simple test to determine their risk for breast cancer. More companies offer the testing, more insurance plans provide coverage and test costs are coming down. The screening looks at the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. When mutations occur … Continued
October 15, 2018 Dr. Maureen Magut Charette reviews 3D mammograms on a computer screen. The method allows radiologists to see more detailed views of the breast tissue. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. The good news is over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are … Continued
