May 25, 2021by Colin Weerts, DO Fishing brings great memories for children, parents and grandparents alike. There’s nothing cuter than seeing your kiddo reel in a fish, no matter how big or small your child or the fish! Our children are keepers! To keep your kiddos safe, make sure your child is wearing a life jacket … Continued
June 13, 2021 June 28, 2021 (MANKATO) – Now that COVID-19 has largely receded in our region, Mankato Clinic is closing the COVID-19 Hotline and Respiratory Clinic at the Main Street location beginning July 1. The drive-thru testing location closed on June 25 at Madison East Center. “These closings are a positive development and significant … Continued
June 14, 2021by Catherine Davis, MD Summer’s here and our kiddos are playing outside, running through the sprinkler, splashing in the lake. And just as you are trying to apply the last swipe of sunscreen on their back, they slip out of your grasp to go play. Yep, smearing sunscreen on a little one requires some … 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 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
