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Community-based healthcare in Monticello

Stellis Health
For personalized primary and specialty care , turn to Stellis Health . Conveniently located in Monticello as well as Buffalo and Albertville – Stellis Health has over 60 primary and specialty physicians , physician assistants and nurse practitioners providing expert care for the entire family .
As an independent group practice , Stellis Health works with a variety of health systems and specialty physicians to bring together the very best care for their patients . Along with their primary care providers for family medicine , pediatrics , internal medicine and OB / GYN , Stellis Health offers specialty care in :
• Audiology
• Cardiology
• Chiropractic • Diabetes Care
• Ear , Nose & Throat • General Surgery
• Geriatrics
• Medical Skin Care
• Mental Health • Midwifery
• Nephrology
• Orthopedics
• Podiatry
• Rheumatology
• Sleep Medicine • Sports Medicine
With same-day appointments for most specialists , Stellis Health also provides Urgent Care in Buffalo , including weekends , evenings and most holidays . And , the total cost of care at Stellis Health is 13 percent lower than the Minnesota state average , according to the Minnesota Community Measurement nonprofit .
Call 763-271-3800 today to schedule your appointment . Learn more at stellishealth . com .
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Lions ’ Brewfest : Community service on tap

Monticello Lions Brewfest is a craft beer sampling event featuring live music , local food , and an amazing outdoor venue right on the Mississippi River .
More than 50 vendors fill the park offering well over 200 different beers , wines , and spirits . This year ’ s Brewfest is scheduled for Saturday , Aug . 19 , from 3 p . m . to 7 p . m . at West Bridge Park . The rain or shine event returns 100 percent of its proceeds to local charities . The craft beer sampling event continues to grow in popularity in and around Central Minnesota , becoming one of the premiere summer events in Monticello .
The gathering offers people the chance to taste about 100 different types of craft beers from vendors - including Monticello ’ s two breweries , Rustech Brewing Co . and Nordic Brewpub and Lupulin Brewing Co . of Big Lake . Brewfest also features several food options , as well as live music .
To learn more about the event , and available beers , visit www . montilionsbrewfest . com . Brewfest participants must be 21 years old or older and have valid a photo ID to purchase tickets and enter the event grounds . This includes all designated drivers .
Brewfest benefits The Monticello Help Center , the Lions Christmas food basket program , Lions eyeglasses program and scholarships for Monticello High School seniors .
VIP ticket sales to Brewfest include 20-minute early entry to the event , a VIP T-shirt , a sampling mug , Brewfest mug lanyard , access to specialty kegs only available for sample with a VIP wristband , catered snacks , and private bathrooms . VIP ticket availability is limited and online only . VIP sales begin March 15 .
General admission tickets grant admission to Brewfest , a sampling mug , scorecard , and wristband that allows the tasting of unlimited craft beers .
CentraCare Health CentraCare Health – Monticello is committed to supporting community health and wellness .
Through enhanced services ; state-of-the-art technology ; knowledgeable physicians , nurses and staff ; and participation in community health and wellness activities , CentraCare demonstrates its dedication to delivering enhanced care locally through programs and services including :
• Redesigned and expanded exam rooms , comprehensive trauma suites , and a behavioral health suite designed specifically for patients experiencing a mental health crisis support compassionate emergency care .
• Bounce Back Project . CentraCare Health – Monticello provides community education and shares tools to support resiliency , mindfulness , purpose and kindness .
• CentraCare Health – Monticello Specialty Clinic is designed to meet the growing and complex health care needs of the community in one convenient location . The Specialty Clinic offers patient-centered services including diabetes education , general surgery consultations , integrated behavioral health , sleep medicine and perinatology care .
• The Monticello Surgery Center benefits patients by offering cost-effective , high-quality care for those whose surgical treatment does not require a hospital stay . The same day surgery center provides surgical specialties including anesthesiology , general surgery , gynecology , ophthalmology , orthopedic , ear / nose / throat , podiatry and urology .
Visit centracare . com to learn more about CentraCare Health – Monticello .
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