A fumble with a knife when chopping vegetables jeopardized Jacque Polipnick's livelihood as a music teacher. She received treatment and rehabilitation for her severed tendon through the Hand Program at CentraCare - Midsota Plastic Surgery. midsota.centracare.com/surgical-proce…

Our facilities are lit up blue for Wear Blue Day! The National Children's Alliance says 1 in 7 children in the U.S. have experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year. We encourage you to join us and others around the state and stand in solidarity by wearing blue today!

It was 50 years ago this week (April 6, 1974) that Bob Keeshan - better known as 'Captain Kangaroo' - paid a surprise visit to the pediatrics unit at St. Cloud Hospital. It was part of the city's observance of the 'Week of the Young Child.'

Brooke Nohner, BSN, RN, is a surgical nurse with CentraCare's Heart & Vascular Center team. She was inspired to go to nursing school after attending our Surgery Open House in 2018. Hear her inspiring story!

As National Nutrition Month unfolds, it is an opportune time to reevaluate your dietary habits and make healthy adjustments. Here are some ideas to kickstart your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

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Stephanie Wolford-Miller hopes to inspire others to prioritize their health with preventative health care services after her father's devastating advanced colorectal cancer diagnosis. Read her story:
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CentraCare Gastroenterologist Daniel Kraft, MD, says, 'There is a lot of good evidence that colon cancer screening reduces mortality from colon cancer.'

Pick up your free colon cancer screening kit available now through April 15. Learn more: centracare.com/.../colon-canc…

Joey Weiner of Sauk Centre is praising her care team at CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics for helping her regain quality of life following surgery. Read Joey's story. tinyurl.com/t8bz6c5t

The subject of tongue ties has been increasingly present and polarizing in the news and on social media. In some communities, infants and children are being diagnosed and treated for them at an increasing rate. Learn more: centracare.com/blog/2024/marc…

⛄❄️ With snow finally on the ground and in the forecast it's important to practice proper shoveling safety. Know your limits and don't be afraid to ask for help. Heart attacks and injuries to the neck and back are possible. Check out these tips: centracare.com/blog/2024/marc…

As a former RN and Director of Emergency and Outpatient Services, Betty Turck was instrumental in organizing the 911 call system for 14 counties across Minnesota and implementing Medical Alert Service at St. Cloud Hospital. Read her inspiring story: centracare.com/patient-storie…

When it's time for Easter brunch, lunch or dinner try out these heart-healthy alternatives to the traditional holiday meal centerpieces. These options are delicious and lower in cholesterol, fat and sodium. 🐰🐰
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Check out these 5 creative ways to turn up the fun this spring with sugar-free Easter baskets! centracare.com/blog/2024/marc…

Happy first day of spring! 🌷 If you've got spring cleaning fever, consider adding these essentials to your list to help cut down on dust and unhealthy irritants. 🧹🧽
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Kaia Ringwald is an advocate for cancer prevention and screening after losing her brother Pete to advanced colorectal cancer.

Pete was 37 years old at the time of his diagnosis and was quick to brush off his symptoms.

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Join us on April 2 for a free cancer screening and prevention event at Coborn Healing Center. Pre-registration is required. Learn more: vs.centracare.com/events/details…