Press Releases

Construction begins on Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont infusion therapy expansion

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:17:00 -0600

Project will provide more space and a better atmosphere for infusion therapy patients

Mayo Clinic Health System to host free seminar highlighting disease-fighting foods

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:56:00 -0600

Presentation will focus on healthy lifestyle choices and foods that reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as cancer

Three Mayo Clinic Health System sites awarded Joint Commission accreditation

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:42:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, Mankato and St. James have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.

Mankato Eagles club to host 18th annual fundraiser for Mayo Clinic Health System cancer patients

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:59:00 -0600

Mankato Eagles Aerie No. 269 is hosting its 18^th annual “Bite-a-Burger” fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Eagles club, located at 708 N. Riverfront Drive.

Mayo Clinic Health System implements hospital visitor restrictions

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:35:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System today announced it is implementing visitor restrictions at its hospitals in Mankato, Fairmont, New Prague, Springfield, St. James and Waseca in order to protect patients and staff and limit the spread of influenza and other illnesses.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato recognized by Minnesota Department of Health

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:49:00 -0600

Eastridge and Northridge clinics honored for outstanding child vaccination rates

Early start to flu season

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:50:00 -0600

Though flu season typically does not hit until January or February, the emergency room has already been seeing cases.

Mayo Clinic Health System Auxiliary to host tree lighting ceremony

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:33:00 -0600

The lights illuminate the tree and shine in honor of a person or a group, or as a holiday greeting.

Blue Earth private practice provider joins Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:18:00 -0600

Dr. Susan Pearson helps kids in China hear again

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:07:00 -0500

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont assessing community's medical needs

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:42:00 -0500

The goal of the community health needs assessment is to get a better idea of what our community thinks of their health care.

Mayo Clinic Health System – Fairmont in Armstrong welcomes new provider

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:02:00 -0500

Nurse practitioner brings expanded family medicine services to Armstrong clinic

26 percent of Minnesotans have high blood pressure

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:05:00 -0500

Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year

Mayo Clinic Health System offers seminar to help adults understand children’s grief

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0500

No cost group meeting helps parents, grandparents and others understand grieving children

Now is the time to get vaccinated

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:04:00 -0500

It may seem early to get the flu shot but Mayo Clinic Health System health experts say now is the time.

Mayo Clinic Health System invites children and teens to grief support camp

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:45:00 -0500

Free, day-long camp helps participants cope with loss of a loved one

Teen smoking sees huge drop

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:44:00 -0500

The U.S. has seen a huge drop in teen smoking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Identifying and preventing shingles

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:35:00 -0500

Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop a painful rash called shingles and there are an estimated 1 million cases each year in the country.

Mayo Clinic Health System offers grief support seminar

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0500

Free group meeting focuses on education, remembrance and support for those who’ve lost a loved one

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato expands pediatric services

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:20:00 -0500

New pediatric model streamlines care delivery, broadening access to pediatric specialists

Mayo Clinic Health System employees learn to manage crisis situations

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:55:00 -0500

Health system team attends week-long response training for disasters, hazards and terrorist attacks

Mayo Clinic Health System – Fairmont Foundation to host Foundation Card Classic

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:33:00 -0500

Event to raise funds for medical center’s cardiac rehabilitation program

Mayo Clinic Health System introduces medication therapy management

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:12:00 -0500

Program helps patients achieve best health care outcomes by analyzing medications, side effects.

Tips to avoid heat stroke

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 08:09:00 -0500

Temperatures continue to stay in the 90's...15 degrees above average. Signs of heat stroke include cramps, exhaustion, nausea, confusion, and being no longer able to sweat. Heat stroke is the most serious and life threatening heat related illness.

Mayo Clinic Health System presents “Speaking of Health: Pollen Problems” to Fairmont community

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:40:00 -0500

Educational seminar focuses on common seasonal allergies

Name the robot contest winner announced

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:41:00 -0500

Dr. Bot is the chosen name. Jack Pemble, a second grader at Franklin Elementary in Mankato won a district wide competition to name the Da Vinci robot.

Mayo Clinic Health System Partners with Mankato and Key City Sertoma Clubs To Protect Hearing during Minnesota Air Spectacular

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:45:00 -0500

Mayo Clinic Health System introduces 'Hope' grief support group

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:33:00 -0500

Support group offers friendship and healing to women who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits Mankato

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:39:00 -0500

An old disease is causing a new epidemic. Whooping cough also known as Pertussis is on the rise and doctors say the problem may be worse than reported.

ABC News' Nightline highlights Mayo Clinic Transplant Program

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:24:00 -0500

Nightline has been following two Mayo Clinic transplant recipients, along with several other transplant patients the past few months.

Presentation on hospice and palliative care sheds light on benefits of services

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:31:00 -0500

Cory Ingram, M.D., of Mayo Clinic Health System will address physical, emotional and spiritual issues

Mayo Clinic Health System says watch out for ticks

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:41:00 -0500

Early spring means premature onset of tick-borne disease season

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato to host bike safety event

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:53:00 -0500

Community event promotes bicycle safety and helmet usage for children and adults

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato announces three-day hospice volunteer training on May 7, 9, and 10th

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:21:00 -0500

Volunteers offer comfort and compassion to hospice patients and their families.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont hosts public presentation on athletic concussions

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:35:00 -0500

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont will host an athletic concussions education presentation by Josh Berndt, Mayo Clinic Health System physical therapist, on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m., in the main classroom of the hospital.

Mayo Clinic Health System Completes New Emergency Department

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:39:00 -0500

Officials from Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato today cut the ribbon opening the new, $29.5 million Emergency Department expansion. This is the single largest expansion project in the organization’s 122-year history.

New scanning device at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato helps eliminate surgical error

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:49:00 -0500

It's a simple scanning device, similar to what you would find in the grocery store, but this particular tool could save lives.

Palliative care offers team approach to the seriously ill

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:15:00 -0600

Palliative care addresses more than just the symptoms. Read about Anne Walsh's experience and why palliative care is becoming a more prominent player on the medical scene.

Mayo Clinic Health System offers free child developmental screenings to greater Mankato communities

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:55:00 -0600

Medical care teams assess children’s speech and motor skills for early detection and treatment of developmental issues.

Mayo Clinic Health System presents "Palliative Care: The Art of Personal Caring"

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:45:00 -0600

Public presentation explores how palliative care improves quality of life for seriously ill patients and their families.

U.S. News names Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato best regional hospital

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:44:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato is among the nation’s Best Regional Hospitals 2011-12, according to U.S. News & World Report, publisher of “Best Hospitals.” It is the only hospital in southwest/south-central Minnesota to receive this ranking.

Grant Schlager's allergy to cold featured on KARE 11 News

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:28:00 -0600

Grant has cold urticaria, a rare allergy to cold. The condition can be life-threatening.

Donation gives boost to Palliative Care in Fairmont

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:38:00 -0600

Heart procedure by ambulance crew in Mankato increases cardiac patients chances of survival

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:55:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont welcomes first baby of new year

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:22:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato welcomes first baby of new year

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:53:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System family medicine practitioner interviewed about smoking cessation

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:53:00 -0600

Fairmont Auxiliary presents a check totaling more than $3800 to the medical center

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Watch the story on KEYC TV

Mayo Clinic Health System expands Pastoral Care Program in Fairmont

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Mayo Clinic Health System has expanded its pastoral care services to include Fairmont, Minn., in addition to the pastoral care programs available at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, New Prague, St. James, Springfield and Waseca, Minn.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont welcomes Dr. Sophie Dojacques, OB/GYN

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. Dojacques joins fellow OB/GYN providers Dr. Sam Meals and Dr. Okey Osuebi at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont.