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01/20/2026

Lips? Cheeks? Jawline? Brittany Tomczik, PA‑C, is giving you the scoop on the most requested areas for fillers. Ready to explore your options? Enjoy 25% off for a limited time—now through January 30 with CentraCare - Midsota Plastic Surgery.

01/20/2026

Looking back with gratitude, we’re reminded that the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud didn’t happen overnight. It came to life through years of collaboration, careful planning and a shared vision to shape the future of healthcare for generations to come. 🩺🥼

When families are facing some of their hardest days, proximity matters. During a challenging time, Joe Baker and his fam...
01/19/2026

When families are facing some of their hardest days, proximity matters.

During a challenging time, Joe Baker and his family found comfort just across the street from CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital at the Gorecki Guest House.

"Talking with other guests, it's comforting to know you're not alone. The atmosphere is serene with minimal distractions, making it easier to talk with my siblings and to pray."

Read Joe's story: https://www.centracare.com/articles-stories/patient-stories/proximity-of-guest-house-to-hospital/

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his call to build a more just and compassionate world.In he...
01/19/2026

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his call to build a more just and compassionate world.

In healthcare, equity becomes real in everyday moments; in listening, in access, and in showing up for every patient, every family, every community.

This work is ongoing. Today, and every day.

When you wake up with a cough, sore throat, or runny nose, it’s natural to wonder: Is this just a cold, or something mor...
01/17/2026

When you wake up with a cough, sore throat, or runny nose, it’s natural to wonder: Is this just a cold, or something more? With several illnesses circulating this time of year, it can be hard to tell which respiratory illness you're dealing with. While these illnesses can share symptoms, there are important differences that can help guide what to do next.

Learn more: https://www.centracare.com/articles-stories/cold-flu-rsv-or-covid-19/

It was 75 years ago this month (January 1951) that this photo appeared in the St. Cloud Times urging residents to suppor...
01/15/2026

It was 75 years ago this month (January 1951) that this photo appeared in the St. Cloud Times urging residents to support the March of Dimes.

The polio epidemic was spreading in Central Minnesota and this photo shows Marion Becker, far right, the first licensed physical therapist at St. Cloud Hospital, providing treatment to a young local polio patient at the hospital.

Both the March of Dimes and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis provided financial assistance for treatments, care and equipment used to help polio victims.

Marion Becker worked as a physical therapist for six decades and more than 40 consecutive years at St. Cloud Hospital.

Please join us in welcoming Melissa George, CNP, to our CentraCare - Melrose team. Melissa enjoys building relationships...
01/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Melissa George, CNP, to our CentraCare - Melrose team.

Melissa enjoys building relationships and guiding patients through everyday health needs as well as urgent situations.

She says, "I aim to treat the whole person with compassion and evidence-based care, supporting your wellbeing at every stage of life."

Learn more:https://www.centracare.com/doctors/profile/melissa-george/

Did you get a new phone or tablet over the holidays? A new device is a great way to keep up with your healthcare. Here's...
01/13/2026

Did you get a new phone or tablet over the holidays? A new device is a great way to keep up with your healthcare. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up the MyChart App, which helps you access your medical records, schedule appointments and communicate with your care team.

Learn more: https://www.centracare.com/articles-stories/how-to-set-up-the-mychart-app/

01/12/2026

No family history of breast cancer? Mammograms still matter. Watch Paige Hennen, CNP, break down the screening recommendations and why they’re important.

We’re excited to welcome Kristina Chien, MD, JD, to our CentraCare - Long Prairie team!Dr. Chien provides care for patie...
01/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kristina Chien, MD, JD, to our CentraCare - Long Prairie team!

Dr. Chien provides care for patients of all ages and values strong partnerships in medicine. She enjoys delivering babies, performing procedures and getting to know her patients and their unique backgrounds.

She says, “I went into medicine to help my community, and I chose family medicine because I enjoy the diversity of care and the longitudinal relationships you form with people.”

Learn more: https://www.centracare.com/doctors/profile/kristina-chien/

01/09/2026

From shelter pup to healthcare hero. Meet Marty, once a rescue, now a St. Cloud Hospital therapy dog. With his owner Jennifer Kiley by his side, he's bringing joy to patients and staff every day.

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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.