CentraCare - Benson

03/25/2026

It's officially spring and it’s a great time to think spring cleaning!

Allergy & Immunology Specialist Dr. Eyas Abla shares a simple spring cleaning checklist to get you started.

A few helpful tips:
• Focus on where dust and allergens build up most
• Don’t overlook fabrics, bedding and air filters
• Clean in ways that won’t stir up more irritation

Check out the full article for easy, practical ways to help you breathe a little easier this spring.

Rid your home of dust and irritants with a healthy spring cleaning. Work from top to bottom to avoid spreading dust and dirt to areas you've already cleaned.

03/24/2026

Looking for a simple way to build balanced meals?

CentraCare Dietitian Natalie Mathiowetz walks you through The Plate Method, an easy tool you can use every day.

03/24/2026

ATTENTION: CentraCare - Benson WALK-IN CARE will not open until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.

Regular Clinic hours remain the same.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Need care now? Learn more about Virtual Urgent Care: https://www.centracare.com/services/virtual-care/

03/24/2026

Spring break trips can bring unexpected surprises like sunburns, stomach troubles or irritated eyes. Don't let that slow you down, connect with a Virtual Urgent Care provider to get quick care from anywhere.

Learn more before you go: https://www.centracare.com/services/virtual-care/virtual-urgent-care/

03/20/2026

Today marks the first day of spring, and for many, that means more than just warmer weather and longer days. Increased sunlight can help improve mood, energy, and sleep, especially for those affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Learn more: https://www.centracare.com/articles-stories/spring-sunlight-can-boost-your-mood/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQqjZ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiV2Z4dHRpUFZrQndyaG44c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvY6WmT5S9TGQKMbU2IupfTJ3V5sOe7M75UTLSWfRHSvIKkIEFLYSEVEJF0b_aem_EHOME09y9o5IJaS7huYZjg

03/18/2026

Do you have a curious kid who’s interested in how the human body works or what it’s like to be a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional?

The Minnesota Medical Association is hosting Rural Youth Medical Career Discovery Day at the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud on Saturday, April 18. This free, hands-on event is designed for rural youth ages 9 and up and offers a fun, engaging way to explore careers in healthcare.

Participants will try interactive medical activities, meet healthcare professionals and students, and learn about the many pathways into healthcare careers. The event also includes a lunch and career exploration session for all ages, giving families a chance to learn more together.

There are two sessions available: ages 9–13 from 8 a.m. to noon, and ages 14+ from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m., with a shared lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided at no cost.

This is a great opportunity for families to explore healthcare careers and discover what’s possible close to home.

Register here: https://www.mnmed.org/ruraldiscoveryday

03/18/2026

We are proud to be one of the locations that hosted a student from the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus in St. Cloud last week! And we look forward to hosting more students in the future!

It’s always energizing to see future physicians step into our clinic, ask great questions, and get a real look at how we care for our community. We’re grateful for the chance to play a small role in their journey.

03/18/2026

From student to caregiver.

For Lilly S., becoming a radiologic technologist at CentraCare – Benson is more than a job. It’s a way to give back to the community that raised her. After growing up in Benson and completing her schooling at the CentraCare - Rice Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology in Willmar, Lilly returned home to begin her career helping patients through compassionate imaging care.

Her story is a great reminder of how local talent can grow into meaningful careers that strengthen rural health care.

Read Lilly’s full story here: https://www.centracare.com/articles-stories/inside-centracare/from-student-to-radiologic-technologist/

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
We’re feeling extra lucky to have such incredible team members here at CentraCare - Benson!

Pictured are a few of our amazing staff showing off their festive green.

03/16/2026

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day — a great time to add some nutrient-rich green foods to your family meal! ☘️

Green foods like spinach, broccoli, peas, avocado and green beans are packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants that help support overall health. Edamame is a great source of protein that is also high in fiber.

Try adding a handful of spinach to a smoothie, roasting broccoli as a side dish, tossing peas into pasta or salads, or add edamame to salads or stir fry. Small additions can make a big difference when it comes to getting more nutrients into your day.

How will you add something green to your plate tomorrow? 🥦

03/16/2026

We need YOU at the blood drive!

CentraCare - Benson will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, Mar. 30, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., in the CentraCare - Benson Clinic conference room.

To register online for our blood drive visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter Sponsor Code: Benson Health.

All presenting donors will receive a $15 e-gift card by email. Successful donations get free A1C testing and a T-shirt.

Please bring your photo ID or donor card to your appointment. Donors can save time by completing their pre-donation health history questionnaire online, on their donation day, prior to arriving at the blood drive.

03/14/2026

Many people don't realize how closely mental and physical health are connected.

Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Meagan Hoflock shares why conversations with your primary care clinician about mental health are an important part of whole person care.

Mental health can influence sleep, stress, energy and even how we manage other health conditions. And those needs can change throughout different stages of life.

You don't have to be in crisis to start the conversation. Your primary care clinician can help connect the dots and support your overall wellbeing.

Read the full article to learn more: https://www.centracare.com/articles-stories/mental-health-and-primary-care/