December 29, 2017 If winter in Minnesota is causing you to feel more tired than usual, it could be likely that you are suffering from vitamin D deficiency. Aptly named as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is produced by the body in response to skin being exposed to sunlight. Essential for strong bones because it … 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
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
