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April 19, 2019 For Darlene Anderson and her daughter Cindi Baker, their Mankato Clinic care team led by Lora Magers, PA-C, has provided continuous care to Darlene and support to Cindi during a year filled with health issues and changes.  Mankato Clinic offers Bluestone Vista, a program that provides primary care to seniors in their…

May 13, 2019 The sun is shining and the weather is warmer, leaving many of us in southern Minnesota shedding some layers and baring our skin. But, when you do that, remember that May is Melanoma month and the perfect time for you to review proper skin-care etiquette for the summer ahead. Melanoma is widely…

May 31, 2019 June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month and National Berry Month. Vegetables and fruits are loaded with nutrients and fiber essential to your health. In fact, fruits and veggies should fill half of your plate. Click here for tips to perk up your meals with vegetables and fruits.  Interested in eating fresh and…

June 28, 2019 When the temps rise into the 90s and the heat index goes higher, it’s important to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke and exhaustion can occur when our bodies cannot properly cool themselves. Our body cools itself by sweating. In extreme heat, sweating may not be enough. And when humidity…

July 23, 2019 A primary care provider (PCP) is your main provider who will complete your annual checkups and treat the majority of your healthcare issues. If you are diagnosed with a more complex condition, your primary care provider can refer you to a specialist and follow your care and treatment.  Here’s what a primary…

September 13, 2019 by Joni Stadtherr, MSW, LICSW\ We live in a competitive world. Today’s women strive to be the perfect woman, daughter, wife or mother, make a difference in their careers, volunteer, run marathons, and look good doing it all! Competition can be healthy when it facilitates growth and we support one another to become better.…

October 8, 2019 by Tara Denke, MD It can be tempting to skip your annual exam, but your annual well woman visit is worth making time for. Here’s why. Women are complex and so is our reproductive system. An annual visit with an OB/GYN or your primary care provider is an opportunity to screen for cancers, prevent…

October 21, 2019 Jay Zielske of North Mankato is celebrating five years of surviving cancer after battling stage 4 melanoma, the most deadly skin cancer. When he was diagnosed in September 2014, median survival rates were five to nine months. A field agronomist for Pioneer Seeds, Jay also educates farmers and ag colleagues about the…

October 28, 2019 Jim Hansen of Elysian was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about seven years ago. He balances healthy eating with regular exercise to help manage his diabetes. He admits he’s not perfect, but he’s on the right track and he’s always learning. “As you’re older and you get health issues, you’ve got to…

November 14, 2019 by Gary Goldberg, MD November, also known as Movember, is Men’s Health Awareness Month. Across the globe, men grow a “Mo for a Bro” or do “No-Shave November” to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health. Men need a Movember to remind them to be screened for prostate cancer.   Did you know roughly…