Cook Hospital

02/19/2026

A great article by NPR on how mental exercise can help support healthy aging and cut dementia risk for decades.

A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.

02/19/2026

February is American Heart Month ❤️ Thanks to generous blood donors like you, kids born with congenital heart disease have a chance to live happy, healthy lives!

Give from the heart and schedule your donation for our blood drive next week.

📆 WHEN: Wednesday, February 25 (1:00pm - 5:30pm)
📍 WHERE: Cook Hospital (10 Fifth Street SE, Cook MN 55723)

🩸 HOW TO REGISTER:
Go to www.mbc.org/searchdrives (Sponsor Code 0824)
Or contact Trudy: tyoungren@mbc.org | 218.740.1542

02/18/2026

🏥 Did you know? Cook Hospital now offers advanced swallowing therapy thanks to Erin Kennedy’s new MDTP certification!

This program is designed to help address the root cause of swallowing challenges.

“It moves beyond simply working around the problem,” Erin explains, “and instead uses a structured, exercise-based program designed to actually improve function.”

No more long trips for specialized care. Just local expertise, personalized support, and real results—right here in Cook, MN. 💙

Cook Hospital is proud to share that speech-language pathologist Erin Kennedy has earned her MDTP (McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program) certification, bringing advanced, evidence-based swallowing therapy to our community. Erin pursued […]

02/12/2026

Six years, nine cities, and five states later, Stephanie Elling, DPT, demonstrates what going above and beyond for patients looks like.

We're proud of her accomplishment in becoming a CIMT, excited for what this means for patients with complex cases, but most importantly, are in awe of the level of care that she provides to each and every patient.

02/05/2026

Today, we're sneaking into the pharmacy to meet Julia, and learn more about what it's like to be a pharmacy technician here at Cook Hospital.

Read her story here: https://www.cookhospital.org/advancing-your-pharmacy-career-without-leaving-small-town-life/

02/03/2026

Now hiring: Pharmacy Technician at our beautiful facility in Cook, Minnesota. This is a great role for someone who enjoys variety in their day to day work and a warm, supportive environment.

Whether you're looking to get out of retail pharmacy or are simply looking to begin or grow your career, this may be the perfect next step for you.

Here's the direct link to apply: https://easyapply.co/a/fc795eb3-782f-40ad-9132-bbfcd92b8fe8

01/20/2026

Heart healthy tips from American Heart Association ❤️

01/13/2026

Resolve to be prepared for emergencies in 2026! Follow the link in the post to download a free copy of our Emergency Planning Guide and start making your emergency plan today. https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/residents/emergencies/planning-and-preparedness

01/06/2026

We’re hiring!

Cook Hospital is looking for compassionate professionals to join our team of caregivers.
Explore openings for nursing, lab, radiology, and more → https://cookhospital.org/careers/

01/02/2026

Here’s your reminder to schedule important annual screenings:

✔ Blood pressure
✔ Cholesterol
✔ Diabetes
✔ Mammograms / prostate exams (as recommended)

Preventive care saves lives—start the year on top of your health.

12/30/2025

Winter is here ❄️

Keep yourself and your loved ones safe this season:

1️⃣ Dress in layers
2️⃣ Keep an emergency kit in your car (flightlights, blankets, water, meds)
3️⃣ Walk like a penguin to avoid falls 🐧

Your safety matters to us—all season long.

12/29/2025

Emergencies don’t wait — and neither do we.
Our ER is open 24/7, every day, including holidays.

If you or a loved one needs urgent care, our team is here around the clock to keep you safe. 💙