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
Sunday, March 22, 2020 (Mankato—March 18, 2020) Mankato Clinic, together with the South Central Healthcare Coalition, is actively responding to coronavirus (COVID-19) and working to prevent the spread of the virus in our community. The Minnesota Department of Health recommends discontinuing testing to prioritize healthcare resources to meet the needs of critically ill patients. Our … Continued
Monday, March 16, 2020 (Mankato—March 16, 2020) Mankato Clinic is actively responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and working to prevent the spread of the virus in our community. The safety, health and well-being of our patients, staff and communities is our top priority during this critical time. At all Mankato Clinic locations, staff are following … Continued
