St. Cloud Hospital
Coverage of St. Cloud Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- St. Cloud stabbing: Boy, 11, arrested after attacking 18-year-old stranger
An 11-year-old boy was arrested in St. Cloud after stabbing an 18-year-old stranger multiple times outside a business. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the suspect was subdued by others before police arrived. Investigators are examining the incident, which occurred near Cooper Avenue South, but have not disclosed motives or identities.
- Man escapes stalled car on train tracks, hurt by flying debris
A 62-year-old man was hospitalized after his car stalled on train tracks in Morrison County and he was struck by debris from an Amtrak train collision. He escaped his car before the train hit but was injured and flown to St. Cloud Hospital. Law enforcement is investigating the incident.
- 18 Minnesota hospitals not following federal price transparency rules, report says
A report by Hospital Watchdog reveals 18 Minnesota hospitals are not complying with federal price transparency rules, making it difficult for patients to understand costs before receiving care. The hospitals charge private insurers and patients up to three times what Medicare pays for the same services.
- As Ranks of Uninsured Grow, Minnesota’s Hospitals Are Among Least Charitable in Nation
Minnesota's hospitals are among the least charitable in the nation, providing less financial aid to patients who can't afford their medical bills. Cori Roberts, a former stay-at-home mother, was denied charity care by CentraCare despite having insurance and being hit with over $8,000 in medical bills. Minnesota hospitals spend about a third of the national average on charity care.