CentraCare

Doctors are reminding everyone that March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

A coalition of medical groups are identifying overused or unnecessary tests and treatments.

St. Cloud Hospital is asking you to stay away, if you're feeling sick. They are discouraging people with fever or cough from visiting patients.

The flu bug has hit central Minnesota. CentraCare's Karen Witzman is the Director of Employee Health Services. She says they're seeing more patients with influenza, as well as an increase in the number of staff calling in sick.

CentraCare Health Foundation has released the names of their 2012 "Spirit of Women Awards" winners, including Dr. Kathleen Rieke.

A limited number of free skin cancer screenings will be available on Monday and Tuesday at the CentraCare Clinic-Health Plaza. The 15th annual event is being held in conjunction with Melanoma Monday.

Area women can take advantage of free health screenings and information tomorrow (Saturday), during the 11th Annual Women's Health 101. The free event runs from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the CentraCare Health Plaza.

Many of you are probably feeling that familiar discomfort of itchy, watery eyes, congestion and stuffy nose. It's because the allergy season is off to an early start this year.

If you've had a heart attack in the past, you may be eligible for a research study at the CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center. They're looking for patients for a study using a medication and it's ability to reduce the risk of future heart attacks, and other cardiovascular events like stroke.

Dance your way to better health and fitness tomorrow. It's the annual "Day of Dance" event at the Holiday Inn and Suites in St. Cloud, sponsored by CentraCare Health System.