May 31, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Sixteen thousand Minnesotans suffer their first heart attack or stroke every year. That’s just one reason why Mankato Clinic has joined the Minnesota Heart Health Program’s ‘Ask About Aspirin’ initiative with leading healthcare providers from across the state. Their collective goal is to prevent at least 10,000 heart attacks and … Continued
January 25, 2017 by Mankato Clinic A virus that causes infections in the lungs and respiratory tracts is making its way into homes of young children. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) causes upper respiratory tract infections, or colds, bronchiolitis (infection of the lung passages) and pneumonia. Common among children, RSV is spread person-to-person when an infected person … Continued
January 25, 2017 by Mankato Clinic To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $65,000 in grants to 10 deserving organizations within the area. Receiving grants for quarter one are: South Central College ($12,000), Greater Mankato Diversity Council ($4,000), Greater Mankato Area United Way ($1,000), Centenary United Methodist Church … Continued
January 17, 2017 by Mankato Clinic 1: Go for walks Area malls, schools and community centers offer up a warm, snow-free space to walk. To help keep you motivated, purchase a pedometer to count your steps. 2: Take the stairs Take the stairs and fit in walk breaks whenever you can. Climbing stairs will give you extra … Continued
January 17, 2017 by Mankato Clinic The March 1 deadline is only a little more than a month away for area high school seniors to get their applications in for the $2,000 J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship. In May 2006, the Mankato Clinic lost J. Scott Sanders, one of its most beloved physicians, pulmonologists and … Continued
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
January 3, 2017 by Mankato Clinic It’s the beginning of a new year, which means that a lot of people will be focusing on sticking to resolutionsthat they’ve made. It’s difficult to maintain consistency with habits, let alone one that lasts for 365 days, but don’t fret! There are some easy ways to successfully achieve your New Year’s resolution.• Set … Continued
December 19, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The snow is falling and mittens adorn the floor of mudrooms everywhere, which can only mean one thing; it’s winter in Minnesota. Winter is the perfect season for the family to head outside to go skiing at Mount Kato or sledding at Sibley Park, but cold weather, ice and snow … Continued
December 9, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Whether we’d like to admit it or not, the holidays are often one of the most stressful times of the year. Between preparing a large feast for family, shopping for gifts and maintaining our every-day lives, this time of year we all tend to put our health on the back … Continued
December 2, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The end of the year holidays are perfect for family gatherings, shopping excursions and workplace potlucks. These, in turn, can lead to an uninvited guest: Norovirus, which causes people to become sick with cramping, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. “People with norovirus illness … Continued
