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  • Eating Breakfast Goes a Long Way for Your Child’s Health

    August 29, 2016 by Mankato Clinic You’ve heard it before: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But when it comes to your children, there’s a lot of truth behind the statement. In fact, a good quality breakfast helps provide kids with the energy they need for the day and the nutrients they need…

  • Have You Had Your Eye Exam This Year? It’s Important That You Do!

    August 19, 2016 by Mankato Clinic At least once a year we head to our doctor’s office to have a routine physical exam, but being proactive about our eyes is just as important to our overall health. After all, we only have two eyes so it’s important to give them the treatment they deserve. Even if…

  • Seven Organizations Recieve Funding Through Mankato Clinic Foundation

    August 12, 2016 by Mankato Clinic To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $13,465 in grants to seven deserving organizations within the area. Receiving grants for quarter three are: St. Peter North Intermediate ($3,465), Twin Valley Council Boy Scouts of America ($1,000), Greater Mankato Young Life ($1,000), Arts…

  • Sign Up for the River Ramble Today!

    August 10, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Join the Mankato Clinic, OFC, the Greater Mankato Bike/Walk Advocates and the Bicyclie Alliance of Minnesota for this yearly ride. Choose from a 12, 26, 42 or 50 mile ride that features rest stops, ride support, food, beverages and live music. We hope to see you there! Register here.

  • Mankato Clinic Recognized for Improving Care Delivery and Patient Outcomes

    August 3, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Mankato Clinic is among 276 Minnesota and border state clinics that were recently recognized for delivering optimal care and achieving optimal care measures or improving specific patient outcomes as part of the 2016 Minnesota Bridges to Excellence program and the Minnesota Quality Incentive Payment System (QIPS), a State of Minnesota…

  • Are You at Risk for Sleep Apnea?

    July 25, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Learn more about sleep apnea and its effects and estimate your personal risk of having sleep apnea by taking our Know More Sleep Apnea Assessment.  The Mankato Clinic J. Scott Sanders Center for Sleep Medicine offers a state-of-the-art sleep center that allows our health care professioanls to provide the most accurate…

  • Self-breast Exam Checks Shouldn’t Be Neglected

    July 19, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Research shows that 40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, which is why it’s so important that adult women of all ages remember to perform their breast self-exam at least once a month.  Take a minute to jot down a monthly reminder in…

  • It’s Hot Out There! Stay Cool with These Tips

    July 11, 2016 by Mankato Clinic In Minnesota, we’re accustomed to weather extremes. With numerous days over 90° this summer,it’s important to take the necessary precautions so you and your family members don’t feel the physical toll the heat can take on your body. Follow the simple steps below to protect your health when the temperatures…

  • Mankato Clinic Dermatology expands to River’s Edge in St. Peter

    July 6, 2016 With more patients making appointments and voicing concerns over their skin there has been a shortage of dermatologists in the area, but the Mankato Clinic was fortunate to recruit multiple providers in the past year and add a new location. To allow more access to care for their patients and their skin,…

  • Black Bean Veggie Burger Recipe

    July 5, 2016 by Mankato Clinic It’s grilling season, so fire up your grill — or stove — and try these black bean veggie burgers for a  tasty and healthy alternative to a hamburger. Ingredients: 1 (16 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces 1/2 onion, cut…