MANKATO (October 19, 2020) — The Women’s Health Forum, an annual and free Mankato Clinic event, will be a virtual event on Tuesday, October 27. For the safety and health of our community, the Women’s Health Forum will be hosted on the WebEx Event Center platform. This year’s topic is “Belonging is Powerful.” Humans crave … Continued
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 MANKATO (September 23, 2020) — Due to potential effects of COVID-19 on the heart, Mankato Clinic physicians recommend that anyone who has been diagnosed with the virus should wait 14 days from the start of the illness and at least seven-14 days after symptoms have resolved before returning to sports and exercise. Additionally, youth … Continued
Thursday, September 17, 2020 Falls Risk Screening Event is Part of the Falls Prevention Awareness Week MANKATO (September 17, 2020) —Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. Each year falls result … Continued
Thursday, September 17, 2020 MANKATO (August 26, 2020) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,250 in grants to community organizations during quarter three. Receiving grants for quarter three are: City of Saint Peter Recreation and Leisure Services – Exploration Recreation for Youth and Senior Isolation Kits … Continued
Monday, August 17, 2020 MANKATO (August 7, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded two $1,000 Nancy Pfeifer Scholarships to children of Mankato Clinic employees who are pursuing an education in the healthcare field. This year’s scholarship recipients are: Ashley Dungan of Mankato. Ashley, daughter of Dr. James Dungan, Mankato Clinic Occupational Medicine, is enrolled … Continued
Mankato Clinic pediatrician recommends 30-day plan to teach children to wear masks (Mankato—July 23, 2020) In light of Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate, children are expected to wear masks in indoor public places and schools. Learning to mask properly is a skill that parents and caregivers can help their children learn at home. “While many … Continued
Monday, June 15, 2020 MANKATO (June 15, 2020) — As the gyms are reopening and welcoming back members, Thomas Finn, DO, of Mankato Clinic Sports Medicine Department, offers tips to safely return to the gyms for cardio training, strength training and fitness classes. Mankato Clinic is hosting a live webinar with Dr. Finn called “Heading … Continued
Wednesday, June 03, 2020 MANKATO (June 3, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded Kelsey Goettl, Mankato West High School senior, the $2,000 J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship. Goettl is attending Minnesota State University, Mankato, in the fall and plans to study dental hygiene. The scholarship honors J. Scott Sanders, M.D., Mankato Clinic’s beloved … Continued
Wednesday, May 06, 2020 COVID-19 precautions are in place for patient and staff safety MANKATO (May 6, 2020) — Mankato Clinic is resuming elective and preventive care, surgeries and procedures in clinics, Mankato Clinic Endoscopy Center and Mankato Surgery Center. The decision follows the governor’s executive order to lift the ban on elective surgeries and … Continued
Sunday, March 22, 2020 MANKATO (March 20, 20) — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mankato Clinic health care providers are offering telehealth visits to our patients. Telehealth is an effective strategy to safely delivery health care to people while following Minnesota Department of Health recommendations which require people to stay home and avoid contact. … Continued
