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  • May Is Melanoma Awareness Month

    May 5, 2017 by Mankato Clinic 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…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Awards Nine Grants for Second Quarter

    April 27, 2017 by Mankato Clinic To support organizations that are helping promote its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,750 in grants to nine deserving organizations within the area.  Receiving grants for quarter one are: Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services ($3,000), Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America ($1,000), YWCA Mankato ($4,000), Friends of…

  • The Importance of a Regular Sleep Schedule Even in the Summer

    April 21, 2017 by Mankato Clinic Before you know it, your kids will be out of school for the summer and ready to enjoy the longer days. Without the daily structure of school, it’s common for kids to stay up later and not sleep long enough to make up for it. After a while, the lack…

  • Spring Into a Healthy Skin Routine

    April 4, 2017 by Mankato Clinic By now, you’re probably spending more time outdoors than you have in the past few months. It’s important to remember that with the seasons changing from winter to spring, also comes an increased amount of sun exposure than what you have probably experienced during the winter months. The sun’s ultraviolet…

  • Mankato Clinic Recognized for Teen Mental Health Screening and Immunizations for Adults

    March 20, 2017 by Mankato Clinic The Mankato Clinic is among the highest performing medical group in Minnesota for Teen Mental Health Screening and Immunizations for Adolescents. The number of Minnesota teens receiving a mental health screening increased between 2015 and 2016. Likewise, the number of Minnesota adolescents receiving recommended immunizations also increased from the previous…

  • It’s National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Have You Had Your Colonoscopy?

    March 14, 2017

  • Men, don’t Forget Your PSA Test

    March 7, 2017 by Mankato Clinic One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Among them are names commonly heard around Minnesota, including Gov. Mark Dayton and former Minnesota Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of the disease among males. So, if you could have…

  • Top Five Ways to Drink More Water

    February 23, 2017 by Mankato Clinic 1: Keep track of your intake Mark a water bottle or download the app Daily Water Free or Carbodroid to your phone to help you keep track of the eight, 8-ounce glasses of water you should be drinking each day. 2: Add some natural flavor If you’re looking to enhance the…

  • The Importance of Living a Heart-healthy Lifestyle

    February 17, 2017 by Mankato Clinic Our hearts work beat by beat, second by second for 24 hours a day, never resting. Over the average lifetime, our hearts beats about 2.5 billion times. Knowing that it’s one of the most vital organs keeping us alive, it’s important to treat it like the precious commodity it is.…

  • When Thinking about Your Child’s Health, Don’t Forget about Their Eyes

    February 7, 2017 by Mankato Clinic Your child is constantly growing and changing right before your eyes, and their vision develops and changes just as quickly. From the moment your child is brought into the world, the development of vision begins and their sharpness of vision is less than fully developed. You may notice that your…