The Center Clinic

12/19/2025

Despite the inclement weather, our community came together to celebrate our Christmas posada with joy and gratitude. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to making this beautiful event possible. A heartfelt thank you to the Salvation Army for their support in distributing meals boxes to many families in our community .

12/19/2025

12/09/2025

Last clinic night at The Center Clinic of 2025!
We are truly grateful for all our volunteers and staff for giving their best and helping us continue our mission to support our patients. Thank you for everything!
None of this would be possible without you!
Cesar Gonzalez Jay Sheree Allen Akambase

12/09/2025

To talk about sexual health it requires honest and open discussion. This article is written by our nurse Emily Heimer.

Center Clinic is a nonprofit that provides low- or no-cost sexual and reproductive health care services in Dodge Center and Owatonna. Our mission is to provide low-income, uninsured and underinsured

12/05/2025

Support our Community Christmas Celebration! 🎄
Help us buy gifts for the children at The Center Clinic.
Every contribution brings us closer to giving them a special and joyful moment.
Donate $5–$10
Scan the QR code and contribute with a small gesture that creates big smiles.
Your donation = smiles for our children
Thank you for sharing the spirit of your generosity

11/26/2025

This Thanksgiving, our heart is especially full of gratitude for our incredible volunteers.
Thank you for generously giving your time, compassion, and energy to The Center Clinic and to the community we serve. Your kindness makes a real difference every single day.
With gratitude
The Center Clinic Staff

11/25/2025

https://owatonnalive.lightcast.com/player/40150/775754

Helath talk interview

This week, The Center Clinic had the opportunity to spotlight in Owatonna Live an important conversation during our latest Health Talk Interview. Our very own clinic nurse Emily 'Anker' Heimer sat down to discuss Sexual Health Awareness Month, sharing valuable insights on prevention, education, and empowering our community to take charge of their sexual well-being.

She highlighted the importance of:
-Regular check-ups and screenings
-Honest conversations with partners and providers
-Access to accurate information
-Reducing stigma around sexual health topics

At The Center Clinic, we believe everyone deserves the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about their health. We’re proud to continue promoting open, supportive, and culturally sensitive conversations in our community.

11/15/2025

Early detection saves lives.
Thank you to the Mayo Clinic Mammogram Mobile Unit for coming to The Center Clinic and providing convenient breast cancer screenings for our community.
The Family Medicine residents from Mayo Clinic volunteered their time to support the event, and we’re grateful for their dedication.
A special thanks to the (BCEA) Breast Cancer Education Association, whose long-standing support helps make these services possible. HACER estuvo presente

11/12/2025

Join the fight.
The Center Clinic will be offering
Free HIV testing
at COMMUNITY PATHWAYS
155 OAKDALE ST. OWATONNA
On November 25
From 12:30pm to 3:30pm

10/29/2025

Flu Vaccine season is here!!!
In partnership with Dodge County Public Health.
The best way to stay healthy is simple — get vaccinated!
The flu vaccine not only protects you from getting seriously ill, but it also helps protect your loved ones, coworkers, and community — especially those who are more vulnerable, like young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions.

Vaccination reduces your risk of:
✅ Severe illness and hospitalization
✅ Complications such as pneumonia or worsening of chronic diseases
✅ Spreading the flu to others

10/24/2025

Another successful event at The Center Clinic! 🎉
This time, we focused on Clinical Trials: Access to Information and Community Education.
Participants emphasized how crucial it is to understand what clinical trials are and the benefits they bring to our families and communities.
Deysi Cañon shared valuable insights about the importance of being informed — knowing where to find available studies, their purposes, and how they contribute to better health outcomes.
Juana O. moved everyone with her powerful testimony and survival story, reminding us of the real impact that access to information and participation in research can have.
We’re proud to continue creating spaces where our community can learn, share, and empower each other through knowledge and education.

10/17/2025

🫁 Thank You for Joining Us!

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended our community lecture on lung cancer prevention, held in partnership with the Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN).

A very special thank-you to Dr. Gustavo Cortes from Mayo Clinic for sharing his expertise and practical guidance on how we can all take steps to reduce our risk and promote lung health.

We also had the pleasure of hearing from Nurse Practitioner Zuri Cevallos, who taught us about the importance of getting good sleep to reduce stress and ultimately improve our overall well-being.

Your participation and engagement made this event a success! Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities through education and collaboration. 💙