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Don't forget about the time change this weekend! Even though "falling back" is easier than springing forward, it can sti...
10/31/2025

Don't forget about the time change this weekend! Even though "falling back" is easier than springing forward, it can still take a few weeks for your body to fully adjust. Check out these tips to help ease into the change.

Things are getting spook-tacular in the CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)! 👻🎃The holid...
10/31/2025

Things are getting spook-tacular in the CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)! 👻🎃

The holidays can be tricky for families with little pumpkins in the NICU, so our team brewed up some boo-tiful memories by dressing our tiniest patients in their very first Halloween costumes.

Families get to keep the costumes as a fang-tastic memento of how small their little boos once were and how far they’ve come! Wishing you all a fa-boo-lous and un-boo-lievable Halloween!

10/30/2025

Our tiniest pumpkins have been busy getting into the Halloween spirit! Here's a little behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the spooky-cute fun happening in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Stay tuned! The full Halloween gallery drops on Halloween Day. You won't want to miss these adorable first costumes and special moments from our tiniest patients.

Halloween can be a difficult time for our youngest patients to be in the hospital. This shows members of Girl Scout Troo...
10/30/2025

Halloween can be a difficult time for our youngest patients to be in the hospital. This shows members of Girl Scout Troop 108 in Sartell visiting the pediatric unit for Halloween 1972.

The troop is presenting Betty Bowman, RN, (far right), with homemade decorations and toy beanbags to be used for the unit's annual patient Halloween party.

If you recognize any of the girl scouts in this picture, leave a note in the comments. And Happy Halloween!

Dr. Chaudhry is our newest electrophysiologist with expertise in abnormal heartbeats and arrhythmia care. He says, “Draw...
10/29/2025

Dr. Chaudhry is our newest electrophysiologist with expertise in abnormal heartbeats and arrhythmia care. He says, “Drawn by the chance to blend science, humanity and service, I was inspired to pursue a career where I could make a real difference.”

Learn more: https://www.centracare.com/doctors/profile/mohsan-chaudhry/

CentraCare nurses are leading the way in improving emergency stroke care. After identifying a gap in how patients with s...
10/29/2025

CentraCare nurses are leading the way in improving emergency stroke care. After identifying a gap in how patients with severe headaches were triaged, a collaborative team developed a new screening tool to catch signs of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH), a life-threatening type of stroke, faster than ever.

The results:

-100% of SAH cases were correctly identified
-63% faster time to head CT
-61% faster evaluation by stroke specialists

This initiative is a shining example of how nursing innovation can lead to meaningful clinical change. We’re proud to celebrate Shalana Bolton, Chandra Brower, and Shannon Krumvieda for their leadership and dedication. Their work was recognized nationally at the 2025 DNV Healthcare Symposium, where they presented this life-saving workflow.

"Why does my child always get sick this time of year?" Sound familiar? 🤧 You’re not alone! It can sometimes be difficult...
10/27/2025

"Why does my child always get sick this time of year?" Sound familiar? 🤧 You’re not alone! It can sometimes be difficult to determine whether it's a cold, the flu, or seasonal allergies. While symptoms can overlap, there are key differences.

Learn more: https://www.centracare.com/articles-stories/fall-allergies-or-cold/

Good luck to the area high school football teams in the playoffs! CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics partners with 6 ar...
10/24/2025

Good luck to the area high school football teams in the playoffs! CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics partners with 6 area high schools in Central Minnesota. Pictured above: Becky Mueller, DO, Becker Public Schools; Karl Koivisto, MD, Maple Lake Schools ISD 881; Paul Meirick, MD, Paynesville Area Schools; Bryan DeMaine ATC/L, Kimball Schools.

Not pictured: George Morris, MD, Rocori High School; Nate Brever, MD, Albany Area Schools. CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics is your partner in sports medicine and offers Orthopedics Urgent Care in St. Cloud and Monticello for sports injuries.

CentraCare welcomes Frank Lococo as our new Chief Marketing & Communications Officer! Frank brings nearly 30 years of ma...
10/23/2025

CentraCare welcomes Frank Lococo as our new Chief Marketing & Communications Officer! Frank brings nearly 30 years of marketing and communications experience, including more than two decades in healthcare.

He joins us from Nebraska Medicine, where he led strategic marketing, branding, and communications for a nationally recognized academic health network.

We’re excited for Frank’s leadership as we continue to strengthen our brand, connect with our communities and advance our mission of providing high-quality, compassionate care across Central Minnesota. Welcome to CentraCare, Frank!

We added one more drive-thru date! Saturday (10/25) is our last drive-thru flu vaccine event from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Cen...
10/23/2025

We added one more drive-thru date! Saturday (10/25) is our last drive-thru flu vaccine event from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at CentraCare Plaza in St. Cloud. This is a quick and easy way to get vaccinated ahead of peak flu season. Drive-up and we come to you. Ages 6 months and older are welcome.

Appointments are preferred. Call 320-200-3200 or schedule online at: https://www.centracare.com/online-appointment-scheduling/flu-vaccine/

Can't make it to our drive-thru event? We have a variety of seasonal vaccine clinic dates and times available at a clinic near you!

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Because Health Means Everything.

Our roots go back to 1886 when St. Cloud Hospital was built to serve the health care needs of people living in Central Minnesota. In 1996, CentraCare was formed, which today includes 8 hospitals in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Willmar, Redwood Falls and Sauk Centre. We also have more than 30 clinics, 11 senior housing facilities and 8 long-term care facilities throughout the area.

CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we’re able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It’s our people. We live in the communities we serve. We’re neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.