Kathryn Swanson Receives J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship

Monday, June 07, 2021 MANKATO (June 7, 2021) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded Kathryn Swanson, Mankato West High School graduate, the $1,000 J. Scott Sanders, M.D., Memorial Scholarship. Swanson will be attending Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois.   The scholarship honors J. Scott Sanders, M.D., Mankato Clinic’s beloved physician, pulmonologist and critical care specialist, who … Continued

Mankato Clinic Physicians Encourage Vaccination for Adolescents

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021 (MANKATO) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents ages 12 to 15. The final decision on Emergency Use Approval is expected Wednesday by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The Minnesota Chapter of the American … Continued

Mankato Clinic Receives Award from Gustavus Adolphus College

Thursday, April 29, 2021 MANKATO (April 29, 2021) — The 2021 Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact awards honor individuals and organizations whose accomplishments exemplify and celebrate the public purpose at the heart of higher education. As a member of the compact, Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter nominated and awarded the Presidents’ Community Partner Award … Continued

Pandemic Caused Decline in Preventive Healthcare Services in 2020

Mankato Clinic physicians encourage people to schedule annual check-ups and cancer screenings.  Monday, April 19, 2021 MANKATO (April 19, 2021) — The COVID-19 pandemic caused a drop in preventive and elective healthcare visits in 2020. Skipping and delaying routine check-ups has resulted in dips in childhood immunizations and cancer screenings which directly impact people’s health.   … Continued

Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients During Quarter One

Monday, February 22, 2021 MANKATO (February 23, 2021) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $87,000 in grants to community organizations during quarter one.   Receiving grants for quarter one are: Greater Mankato Area United Way – First Steps ($35,000) Mankato Youth (MY) Place ($10,000) The Lake Crystal … Continued

Think Wellness Magazine – Winter 2021

Click here to view Think Wellness, Winter 2021. Wednesday, February 03, 2021 Think Wellness, Mankato Clinic’s quarterly magazine, brings you the story of Beckie Swanson who is living out her passion in her career and personal life thanks to happy feet! You will also meet our Respiratory Clinic healthcare heroes and get some great tips … Continued

Mankato Clinic Gives COVID-19 Vaccine to Frontline Healthcare Workers

Wednesday, January 06, 2021 MANKATO (January 6, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic began administering the COVID-19 vaccine this week to more than 300 physicians, providers, nurses and staff who are working on the frontlines of this virus. Katie Smentek, MD, lead COVID-19 physician, was among staff who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine … Continued

Mankato Clinic Adds Pain Management Services to Specialty Care

Monday, December 28, 2020 MANKATO (December 28, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic is proud to announce that Advanced Pain Management-Mankato is now part of the Mankato Clinic and will continue to provide innovative pain management services in this region. Mankato Clinic and Advanced Pain Management have been in partnership from the very beginning. The Advanced … Continued

Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients During Quarter Four

Friday, November 13, 2020 MANKATO (November 13, 2020) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $22,125 in grants to community organizations during quarter four.   Receiving grants for quarter four are: Camp Sweet Life Adventures – 2020-21 High School, College Diabetes Network, CSL Connects ($2,500) Lutheran Social Service … Continued

Mankato Clinic Launches Diabetes Care Center

Thursday, November 05, 2020 MANKATO (November 5, 2020) — Mankato Clinic has launched the Diabetes Care Center in the Main Street location to offer comprehensive care for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes to help people of all ages successfully manage this condition, prevent complications and lead a healthy life. November is National Diabetes … Continued