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  • How to Help Your Child Get Healthy Sleep

    February 29, 2016 by Mankato Clinic We know that as adults, we may have sleep problems that arise during our lifetime, but did you know that it’s just as common for kids to have trouble falling, and staying asleep, too? As it is for you as a parent, it’s just as important for children to get…

  • Clinics Save Money with the Team Approach

    February 24, 2016 by Mankato Clinic MANKATO — When Lisa Hoffman Wojcik calls the Mankato Clinic to ask about tests for her 13-year-old son, she can talk to someone who knows Konnor’s case inside and out. Read More…

  • J. Scott Sander M.D. Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline Is March 1

    February 18, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The March 1 deadline is fast approaching 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 critical care specialists after a courageous…

  • Top Five Reasons Why Moving Is Good for You

    February 15, 2016 by Mankato Clinic 1: Once you start getting more exercise, you may notice your waist-line shrinking, but chances are you’ll also notice your mood improving. That’s because physical activity stimulates multiple brain chemicals, like endorphins, which are released when you exercise. After working out, you may find that you feel less stressed and…

  • Eating Healthy Foods Provides Your Child with Energy to Be Their Best

    February 9, 2016 by Mankato Clinic From tying their shoes to talking, children spend a majority of their adolescent life learning. That’s why during those vital years it’s important to teach them smart eating habits, which are the foundation to good health. To help give them that knowledge, one of the most important things you can…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for Quarter One

    February 3, 2016 by Mankato Clinic To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,265 in grants to 13 deserving organizations within the area for quarter 1.  Receiving grants for quarter three are: Greater Mankato Diversity Council ($4,000), St. Peter Community Childcare Center ($1,000), Life-Work Planning Center ($3,500), Mankato…

  • What to Do When the ‘Winter Blues’ Become a Darker Shade

    February 1, 2016 by Mankato Clinic We’ve all been there: The weather gets colder and we find ourselves longing for nicer weather while we bundle up in our homes. Suddenly, our eight hours of sleep doesn’t seem like enough and we are becoming more irritable. The winter blues are common, but it’s estimated nearly 10 million…

  • Be on the Move

    January 18, 2016 by Mankato Clinic We hear it all the time: exercise is good for you. However, it can be hard to get moving and start exercising, but once you get going, you’ll find it pays off to be active. A startling study from the American Heart Association has found that people who don’t exercise…

  • Mankato Clinic Helps Community Thrive with Community Wellness Initiative

    January 18, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Let’s face it: we all tend to feel better when we eat healthy, get more exercise than normal and have a full night’s rest. Everyone is busy with life’s demands, but making small choices, like parking farther away at work, can help lead us to big changes in our lives.…

  • How to Eat Healthy This Holiday Season

    November 6, 2015 The holidays are just around the corner, which mean traditions, celebrations and, for many of us, the urge to overindulge in tasty treats in the office and at holiday dinners with our families. Just because the holidays often go hand-in-hand with goodies of all kind, doesn’t mean that you have to lose…