The Community Navigators program pairs business people new to town with a business person who is well-established and well-connected locally. The Greater Mankato Growth's program helps to recruit and keep doctors and is a great resource to connect new Mayo Clinic Health System physicians and their families as soon as they relocate to Mankato. http://bit.ly/2MSeLn9 Story from The Free Press of Mankato MN

Student-athletes who have less access to athletic trainers are 50 percent more likely to have a concussion misdiagnosed. Schools in the La Crosse area show high schools with more than 400 students have an athletic trainer on campus five days a week on average plus games. Schools with fewer than 400 had an athletic trainer on campus for three days on average plus games. To combat the fact trainers can't be at every practice at some schools trainers educate coaches and school staff to help identify a severe injury when a trainer is not available. http://bit.ly/33OgJfb Story from WKBT News8000

A patient seeking cosmetic or reconstructive surgery places their future appearance in a surgeon’s hands. Using new 3D technology patients get more assurances of what they’ll look like post surgery. The technology uses pictures of the patient from three angles to create a 3D image, which the surgeon can then manipulate to the patient’s liking. The surgeon then uses the image as a guide during surgery. http://bit.ly/2P0VrXw Story from The Free Press of Mankato MN

An inguinal hernia isn't necessarily dangerous, but it doesn't improve on its own and can lead to life-threatening complications. Learn about the two general types of treatment options for this common condition. https://mayocl.in/2LRyFPG

Construction on two projects at Mayo Clinic Health System – Northland in Barron, including a new Family Birth Center and expanded pharmacy are nearly complete. The Birth Center project will include four new rooms for moms and their families. It will offer increased space, and will provide a calm environment and new efficiencies for staff and patients. The pharmacy addition will include a new retail pharmacy and over-the-counter retail products as well as an expanded inpatient pharmacy to meet the needs of patients. http://bit.ly/2Mq6BTZ Story from the Barron News-Shield

Heart attacks, injured backs and broken bones are among the most common medical emergencies that hunters experience. Learn how to protect yourself and your hunting party. https://mayocl.in/2Mgnj7Y

Finding ways to be active during the winter months can be challenging. Mayo Clinic Health System recently teamed up with the Rice Lake Curling club for a “Learn to Curl” program. Friends and families of all ages came out to try this challenging sport. To learn more about other Mayo Clinic Health System youth and family activities, search the Classes & Events page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org.

The eighth annual Lloyd and Ardis Peterson Cancer Symposium will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club in Albert Lea. This free symposium will focus on managing change and is open to the public. Breakfast will be served. http://bit.ly/32ny1z8 Story from Albert Lea Tribune