First Steps Receives Funding to Support Healthy Pregnancies and Babies

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 The Mankato Clinic Foundation, Greater Mankato Area United Way and Blue Earth County are partnering again in 2019 to continue First Steps, a community initiative to support healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. First Steps is a community collaborative that connects new and expecting parents to free or low-cost services and resources. … Continued

Mankato Clinic Collaborates with Mankato Area Refugee Services

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Mankato Clinic and Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) Mankato Area Refugee Services are collaborating to integrate community health worker services into the care provided at the clinic. The community health worker will help Somali-speaking patients receive essential health care services and improve their overall health.   The Mankato Clinic Foundation has … Continued

Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients During Quarter One

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $89,334 in grants to deserving organizations within the area during quarter one. Receiving grants for quarter one are: South Central College student scholarships ($10,000) Minnesota Council of Churches-Mankato Area Refugee Services ($20,000) Greater Mankato Area United Way Project … Continued

Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients During Quarter Four

Monday, November 26, 2018 To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,500 in grants to seven deserving organizations within the area during quarter four. Receiving grants for quarter four are: VINE Mind Academy ($5,000); Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging – Singing Hills Chorus ($4,000); Arts Center of Saint … Continued

Mankato Clinic Pledges 100 Hours of Bell Ringing to Salvation Army

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Mankato Clinic has pledged 100 hours of bell ringing to the Mankato Salvation Army. If the goal is met, Mankato clinic will donate $1,000 to the Salvation Army. Mankato Clinic employees are signing up for two-hour shifts to ring bells at Mankato locations from November 17-December 20. As bell ringers, our … Continued

Mankato Clinic Impacts Patient Care with Electronic Health Records

Monday, November 05, 2018 MANKATO (Nov. 5) — Electronic health records (EHR) have improved the way Mankato Clinic provides care. By implementing an electronic health record system 10 years ago, Mankato Clinic has been able to collect information to assist in patient care and give patients electronic access to their own health information. Today, more … Continued

Mankato Clinic Works With Regional Partners to Prepare for Disasters

Monday, November 05, 2018 Virus outbreaks, floods, tornadoes, contaminated water and violent events require a coordinated regional response among healthcare organizations, emergency management, public health and public safety. As a member of the South Central Healthcare Coalition, Mankato Clinic works with regional partners to prepare to respond to unexpected events. In 2018, Mankato Clinic participated … Continued

Amy Jo Sorensen, DO, Joins North Mankato Family Medicine

Monday, October 15, 2018 Dr. Amy Jo Sorensen has joined the Mankato Clinic at North Mankato Family Medicine. As a primary care provider, she loves the family aspect of Family Medicine. She cares for people of all ages in her practice from pediatrics to geriatrics. She is also focused on women’s health. “I like being … Continued

Behavioral Health Support Is Available in Primary Care

Monday, October 15, 2018 Mankato Clinic has implemented behavioral health services in Family Medicine at Main Street and Wickersham Health Campus along with the Children’s Health Center. A behavioral health consultant works closely with primary care providers to help their patients cope with a chronic condition, make lifestyle changes and address emotional and behavioral issues. … Continued