Heart Failure Care

A diagnosis of heart failure can feel overwhelming. CentraCare Heart & Vascular gives you the tools and support to lead a fulfilling life with this condition. Our team of experts from St. Cloud is here to help you on this journey through our My Heart Program.

My Heart Program

My Heart Program can:

  • Help you understand heart failure
  • Support you in eating healthier, exercising more and quitting smoking
  • Improve your daily life by finding the right medicines and treatments
  • Reduce emergency room visits and hospital stays with regular check-ins

You have support through in-person and video visits, phone calls and a help line. You might also get a device to monitor your health at home, which can help prevent hospital visits.

Doctors & Care Team Locations

Experienced Staff

More than 3,000 Minnesotans receive care from us each year at sites conveniently located in Alexandria, Baxter, Litchfield, Melrose, Monticello, Redwood Falls, St. Cloud and Willmar. A dedicated heart failure team provides personal treatment, taking the time to get to know you. Our nurses are certified in heart failure, meaning they have in-depth knowledge of the best ways to help you.

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Reach Out

If you have questions about our program, we would be happy to assist you. Please call us at 320-656-7020.

Helpful Resources

You’ll learn how to manage heart failure with our:

  • Complete booklet on heart health
  • Handouts, activities, exercises and other resources
  • Heart-healthy recipes
  • Monthly heart failure support group to share experiences and advice
  • Regular newsletters on managing heart health. Sign up for the heart failure newsletter today!

Heart Failure Newsletters

Official icon for the American Heart Association 2026 Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Heart Failure recognition.Quality Outcomes

You can expect high-quality treatment at CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital. It has earned recognition from several organizations.

The American Heart Association honored us with Get With the Guidelines recognition. It shows our dedication to ensuring all heart failure patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.

U.S. News & World Report named us a high-performing hospital in 2026 for heart failure, reflecting patient outcomes and patient experience.

    Clinical Trials Expand Your Options

    You may have access to a new therapy before it’s widely available. That’s because CentraCare takes part in clinical trials for heart failure. Ask your cardiologist if a research study is right for you.

    BRIDGE: Be Ready, Include Discussing Goals Early

    BRIDGE ensures you receive the right care and support in the later stages of heart failure. We help you set goals for your quality of life.

    A health care provider will meet with you and your family to discuss:

    • Your condition and its severity
    • Ways to relieve your symptoms
    • Advance care planning
    • Your vision for living your best life
    • Choices on hospital care
    • Local and educational resources

    We’ll empower you to make informed decisions about your care.

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    • Ongoing
      Mended Hearts group helps people understand they can have a rich, rewarding life with heart disease.
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      The My Heart Support Group is a group for people living with heart failure. The group meets monthly on the third Tuesday in St. Cloud, Melrose or online.

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