St. Cloud Hospital has a longstanding commitment to providing personalized, compassionate care for the people of Central Minnesota. Founded in 1886 by the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict, St. Cloud Hospital continues to uphold their values and operate as a Catholic hospital in collaboration with the Diocese of St. Cloud and the Bishop.
As the largest health care facility in the region — including approximately 6,500 employees and a medical staff of more than 550 physicians — St. Cloud Hospital offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. From state-of-the-art care for heart disease and cancer to preventive health screenings and behavioral health counseling, we have the technology and skilled professionals to meet the needs of a growing region.
Rooted in History and Driven By Purpose: The History of St. Cloud Hospital
Patient Handbook
The St. Cloud Hospital Patient Handbook provides patients and visitors with information to make their hospital stay as pleasant and successful as possible. Our caring and skilled professionals are committed to providing you quality care with compassion.
St. Cloud Hospital Maps
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Interpreters
Free American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, TTYs and other communication devices are available at St. Cloud Hospital to deaf and hard-of-hearing patients and their families when necessary for effective communication. If you need an interpreter while at the hospital, please tell your doctor or nursing staff. If you need to visit our Emergency Department, you may request an interpreter in advance by calling 320-255-5656.
Dining
The following food options are available at St Cloud Hospital. Each location’s hours of operation are posted at the entrance.
- Riverfront Dining (located on level A) features a full-service cafeteria offering various stations for made to order breakfast, lunch and dinner options as well as a soup/salad bar station.
- Fresh Harvest Café (located on level 1 near the Center elevators) features coffee, sandwiches, salads, snacks, beverages and more to enjoy as dine in or on-the-go.
- South Bistro (located on level 1 near the South Ramp elevator) features coffee, sandwiches, salad bar, hot entrees, snacks, beverages and more for on-the-go.
Gift Gallery
The St. Cloud Hospital Gift Galley is located near the North Entrance. Proceeds from the Gift Gallery go to the Auxiliary, which helps fund hospital programs, new equipment and technology, patient comfort items and employee education. Stop by to see the collection of flowers, fun locally made items, clothing, jewelry and unique houseware gifts.
Review St. Cloud Hospital Gift Gallery hours and access online store
The Compass: St. Cloud Hospital’s Nursing Professional Practice Model
A professional practice model describes how registered nurses practice, collaborate, communicate and develop professionally. It defines what is important to RNs and drives current and future nursing practice at St. Cloud Hospital. By defining the components of the St. Cloud Hospital PPM, the foundation of professional nursing practice is described.
The framework of our PPM guides the nursing strategic plan, identifying clear goals and expectations for all professional RNs. Through the PPM, we achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Magnet Hospital Designation. St Cloud Hospital has received Magnet recognition five times since 2004, one of only 43 hospitals worldwide to receive five Magnet designations. Magnet Recognition® from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care.
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