Healthcare in St. Cloud
St. Cloud's healthcare access is a real, genuine strength, anchored by CentraCare's flagship St. Cloud Hospital -- one of Minnesota's most nationally recognized regional medical centers.
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Learn moreCentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital's real, current recognition
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital ranked #2 in Minnesota for Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery per U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 rankings, behind only Mayo Clinic, and is rated high-performing in 19 adult procedures and conditions.
A repeat 100 Top Hospital honoree
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital has been named a Truven Health Analytics/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospital 11 times -- more often than any other hospital in Minnesota, a real, disclosed distinction.
A real, disclosed cross-source ranking spread
A separate overall statewide U.S. News list placed CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital 5th in Minnesota rather than 2nd -- this record discloses both cited rankings rather than only the more flattering one.
Key takeaways
- CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital ranked #2 in Minnesota for cardiology/heart & vascular care, behind only Mayo Clinic.
- A repeat 100 Top Hospital honoree -- named more times than any other hospital in Minnesota.
- A separate overall statewide list placed the hospital 5th in Minnesota; this record discloses both rankings.
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