Parenting
| Human Trafficking Red Flags Every Central Minnesota Parent Should Know |
| Minnesota is ranked third in the United States for Human Trafficking with St. Cloud being a hub and considered a "training ground." The National Human Trafficking Hotline has received 3,812 reports from Minnesota, identifying 2,079 cases and 2,079 victims. Recognizing the difference between normal developmental changes and concerning behaviors is crucial. Learn about the critical signs of human trafficking and how to protect your children. See red flags |
| How One Mom Found a Lifeline in Virtual Care |
| When Johannah Strandjord’s five-year-old son Nash began showing signs of another sinus infection just before a holiday, she knew what was coming. After nearly two years of battling chronic sinusitis, she could sense a flare-up and she needed a prescription before they left for their vacation. But with his primary care provider out of town and no clinic appointments available, she faced a familiar parental dilemma: wait it out or scramble for urgent care. With CentraCare’s virtual care options, Johannah was able to avoid long waits and keep her son comfortable at home while getting the care they needed — fast. Read her story |
