Cook Hospital

10/20/2026

HIRING: Registered Nurse in Cook, Minnesota
We have immediate openings in our Long-Term Care Unit.
Full Time and Part Time positions available!

Learn more and apply online: https://easyapply.co/a/3008dfba-fda9-44aa-a6ee-34f4a4d663d5

10/15/2026

True or False? Colonoscopies can detect AND prevent colon cancer
✅ TRUE! During a colonoscopy, doctors can remove abnormal growths before they turn cancerous.
So that routine screening is not just detection—it’s prevention.

10/14/2026

Did you know ... our Pain Management Clinic offers treatment options for hot flashes, PTSD, and COVID-related taste loss?

We work with each patient to explore personalized solutions to help you regain comfort and quality of life. Everyone’s journey is unique, and we’re committed to supporting yours with care and expertise in the latest treatment options.

10/14/2026

Mammogram screening guidelines can be confusing. Here are the latest recommendations for when and how often you should get a mammogram.

Mammogram recommendations can be confusing. Here are the guidelines on when to start getting mammograms and how often to be screened.

10/13/2026

NEW Position - Epic Support Analyst.
💻 Full-time
💻 $26 - 40.28 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications
💻 Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, ESST, Health Insurance, and more.

ℹ️ This position works closely with clinical, administrative, financial, and technical teams to analyze workflows, troubleshoot system issues, support testing and implementations, identify opportunities for improvement, and assist staff with the effective use of Epic and related information systems.

Learn more and apply online:
https://www.cookhospital.org/careers/

10/13/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Women with an average risk of breast cancer are generally recommended to begin regular mammogram screening at age 40.

This month, take the time to check in on your health, confer with your physician—and make the call to schedule a mammogram, if necessary.

10/08/2026

Turning 45? It’s time for your first colonoscopy! 🎉
The American Cancer Society recommends starting screenings at age 45 for
average-risk individuals. Even if you feel healthy, colon cancer often
has no symptoms in its early stages. Be proactive—your future self will
thank you! 🙌
IMPORTANT: Your health journey is unique. Talk to
your physician about your risk levels for colorectal cancer, and make
sure to adhere to any recommended screening schedules.

10/07/2026

New treatment option: We now offer Botox for migraine treatment at our Pain Management Clinic in Cook, MN.

Botox is often used to help calm any overactive nerves, stopping the release of pain signals. This treatment may reduce how often you get a migraine or make symptoms less severe when one happens.

Everyone’s journey is unique, and we’re committed to supporting yours with care and expertise in the latest treatment options.

10/06/2026

"My mom was fiercely independent. So it was important for me to pay attention and see when there was an opportunity to help her do the things she loved."

Caring for a loved one with cancer is an incredible challenge, and one that so many of us have personal experience with.

In this video, Kimberly Smith shares lessons she learned while caring for her mother, who had breast cancer.

This video features Kimberly Smith, a DCPC Policy Lead, talking abo...