Thrive Blog

November 23, 2019 Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. Food is broken down into sugar or glucose. Then the pancreas releases insulin to help glucose reach our cells to be used for energy. In type 2 diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin or cannot

November 22, 2019 MANKATO (November 11, 2019) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $16,500 in grants to deserving organizations during quarter four.    Receiving grants for quarter four are: Grow MANkato ($1,000) Camp Sweet Life Adventures-Camp Sweet Life Connects ($4,000) Minnesota Doctors for People ($3,000) Arts Center

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.  Early detection is the key to survival. When lung cancer is found early, people have more treatment options and

November 6, 2019 By : Matthew Carns, MD Did you know you can prevent colorectal cancer by getting a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is the only test that can prevent colon cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer. This important test also detects cancer early, often before people notice symptoms. Colorectal

October 25, 2019 By : Jenny Maday, RN Did you know starting yearly mammograms at age 40 has helped cut breast cancer deaths by more than 40 percent? That’s because mammograms can detect cancer when it is small and easy to treat.  At your yearly mammogram at Mankato Clinic, we also assess your risk for

October 24, 2019

22 Minnesota clinics and care systems recognized for outstanding results in 2018 HEDIS measures MANKATO (Oct. 23, 2019) — UCare held its 11th annual “A Salute to Excellence!” event on September 26  to recognize 22 clinics and care systems with top results in 2018 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures. HEDIS includes preventive care, disease management,

October 8, 2019 When Margo Druschel of Mankato went in for her yearly mammogram in September 2018, it was part of her normal healthcare routine. When Mankato Clinic offered her the choice of a 2D or 3D mammogram, she chose 3D as it is proven to detect more breast cancers than conventional 2D mammograms.  

September 20, 2019 Your family’s into the groove of school now. How’s it going? Are your bedtime and morning routines working well? Are your kids making the bus? Are you all getting to school and work on time? Are there tears or meltdowns?   School days are busy for our kiddos. Here are some ways