Tamara Congdon, MD, offers patients in the Short Stay Unit at St. Benedict’s Senior Community - St. Cloud something no one else does in Central Minnesota -- an onsite physician. The Internal Medicine physician’s thoughtful attention combined with a team of caregivers specializing in short stay care, helps make the transition from St. Cloud Hospital to home easier for patients.

“Dr. Congdon is a very warm, caring person,” said Colleen Donlin of Sauk Rapids. Colleen spent three weeks in Short Stay recovering from having both knees replaced in early May.

Patients recuperate in spacious private rooms -- many with a view of Lillian’s or Rosie’s Garden. The gardens offer an outdoor area for patients to strengthen their walking with ample places to sit and rest.

“I enjoyed watching the trees blossom in Rosie’s Garden, from my room,” Colleen said.

Tamara Congdon, MD, checks on a patient at the
Short Stay Unit at St. Benedict’s Senior Community.