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You don’t need perfect words, just compassion, patience, and a willingness to show up. If you or someone you know is str...
11/22/2025

You don’t need perfect words, just compassion, patience, and a willingness to show up. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for support.

11/20/2025

Did you know antibiotics don't work on viruses like colds or flu? Overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, meaning these medicines may not work when we really need them.

Remember to only take antibiotics when prescribed, finish the full course and never share or use leftovers. Learn more from CentraCare pharmacist Ann Wigton, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP.

Fifty years ago this week - November 15, 1975 - was the very first St. Cloud Hospital Ball. Co-sponsored by the Stearns/...
11/20/2025

Fifty years ago this week - November 15, 1975 - was the very first St. Cloud Hospital Ball. Co-sponsored by the Stearns/Benton Medical Auxiliary, St. Cloud Dental Auxiliary and St. Cloud Hospital Auxiliary, this annual event (then called the Winter Wonderland Ball) was held at the Germain Hotel in downtown St. Cloud and featured a buffet dinner, live music and dancing. The ball was a wild success and raised more than $6,000 toward telemetry equipment for the hospital's cardiac care program. This shows a group enjoying the very first celebration that continues today!

11/20/2025

At CentraCare, we're proud to serve Minnesota's rural communities, ensuring that families across small towns and farming regions have access to high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Rural health is about more than access. It's about building strong communities, supporting families and keeping our neighbors healthy. So thank you to all our CentraCare team members for all you do on this National Rural Health Day...and every day. And to our communities across Central Minnesota...Thank you for trusting us to be part of your lives. Together, we're making rural life healthier.

Protect yourself and those you love this holiday season. Take a moment to get vaccinated—it’s quick, easy, and recommend...
11/19/2025

Protect yourself and those you love this holiday season. Take a moment to get vaccinated—it’s quick, easy, and recommended for staying healthy as we head into the festive season. Call 320-200-3200 to schedule your appointment today.

Cold and flu season can make medicine time a struggle for kids and parents! 🥴If your little one refuses to take their me...
11/17/2025

Cold and flu season can make medicine time a struggle for kids and parents! 🥴

If your little one refuses to take their meds, try these kid-tested tips to make it a little easier (and less stressful for everyone). If nothing seems to work, reach out to your child’s doctor. There may be alternative options available.

Learn more: https://www.centracare.com/articles-stories/7-tips-to-get-child-to-take-medicine/

Don’t let a foodborne illness ruin your Thanksgiving. A few simple safety steps can keep your holiday happy, healthy and...
11/14/2025

Don’t let a foodborne illness ruin your Thanksgiving. A few simple safety steps can keep your holiday happy, healthy and delicious. 🦃

11/13/2025

Have you ever thought about having a midwife for your pregnancy care? Meet Brittany, the newest certified nurse midwife at CentraCare – Plaza Clinic Obstetrics & Women's Health. She shares what to expect at your first prenatal visit, her approach to care and advice for new parents as they navigate pregnancy and beyond. If you're expecting or exploring your options, this short video is a great place to start for learning more about midwives.

It was 55 years ago (1970) that the building originally known as Pilon Hospital in Paynesville was demolished to make wa...
11/13/2025

It was 55 years ago (1970) that the building originally known as Pilon Hospital in Paynesville was demolished to make way for a new Good Samaritan Center. The 25-bed hospital (pictured) had 48 rooms and was built by Dr. Pierre Pilon in 1914 at a cost of $25,000.

Dr. Pilon, a native of Ontario, Canada completed his medical training in Quebec and first came to Cold Spring, Minnesota in 1887. He soon decided to devote his practice to surgery and studied for five years in Paris, Rome, Vienna and Berlin, before moving his practice to Paynesville in 1897.

Dr. Pilon performed thousands of surgeries before opening this large facility on Washburne Avenue. He also served as the mayor of Paynesville and the Stearns County Coroner.

Dr. Pilon retired in 1945 and sold the hospital to Dr. Nels Sundven. It was eventually sold to the Good Samaritan Society for use as a nursing home.

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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.