January 11, 2017 by Mankato Clinic What Happens to Your Body When You Overeat Moment 0 – “I’m hungry!” is the signal sent as ghrelin and neuropeptide. Y, two hormones that tell your brain to get your grub on, are released. 10-15 Minutes: You grab the nearest delish dish and dig in. As you chew, salivary … Continued
November 7, 2017 by Mankato Clinic
October 23, 2017 by Abel Alfonso, DO If you are one of the thousands of people living with glandular disorder, your primary care provider will most often help treat and monitor your condition. However, there are some situations when you need the care of a specialist like an endocrinologist. Endocrinologists are physicians who underwent additional specialty … Continued
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
September 20, 2017 by Ben Dexter, MD If you’re a parent, it’s likely that you’ve dealt with your child refusing to eat foods that they previously devoured the day before, or simply eating less of the food than before. In most cases, picky eating is a typical behavior for many kids and is a step in … Continued
August 17, 2017 by Mankato Clinic The Mankato Clinic welcomed Ben Dexter, MD to the Children’s Health Center in August. Dr. Dexter received his medical degree and completed his Pediatric residency at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA. His clinical interests include general pediatrics. He is a member of the American Academy … Continued
August 16, 2017 The Mankato Clinic is happy to announce Abel Alfonso, DO as the first provider of our Endocrinology Department. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, and his endocrinology, … Continued
August 11, 2017 The Mankato Clinic is excited to welcome Brett Baldwin, DO to our ENT/Facial Plastic Surgery department. Dr. Baldwin received his medical degree from A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirskville, MO. He completed a General Surgery internship at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Detroit, MI. He then completed his residency … Continued
July 31, 2017 by Mankato Clinic To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $15,004 in grants to eight deserving organizations within the area.
July 11, 2017 by Mankato Clinic At least half of us don’t put on the recommended amount of sunscreen, which can lead to harmful effects of sun exposure and skin cancer. One in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime, which is why donning sunscreen is one of the best things … Continued
