May 22, 2008

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Cardiac surgery program receives top rating

St. Cloud, Minn. – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has recently developed a comprehensive rating system that allows for comparisons regarding the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals across the country. For the second consecutive year, they have awarded the highest rating of three stars to the cardiac surgery program at the Central Minnesota Heart Center at St. Cloud Hospital. Only 12 percent of hospitals in the nation received this award. The current analysis of national data covers the period from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. The STS is considered to be the most authoritative source in cardiac surgery. St. Cloud Hospital's high ranking is the result of phenomenal teamwork by all who assist with the care of cardiac surgery patients.

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