St. John's Hospital Celebrates 100 Years of Caring

MAPLEWOOD, MN--(Marketwire - Sep 1, 2011) - You're invited to celebrate St. John's Hospital centennial anniversary! Come join in the celebration and fun! Be one of the first 100 to join us at the open house and receive a commemorative gift! Go behind the scenes of your community hospital and see the latest cutting-edge technologies that are saving lives. Take part in free health screenings. Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet Major League Baseball Hall of Famer with Minnesota baseball roots, Lou Brock!

Those born at St. John's Hospital, along with babies born during the month of September, will receive a special centennial gift. Come and enjoy a great waffle breakfast and support a good cause during the open house in the morning and free refreshments and ice cream treats during the afternoon. Plus, register to win free door prizes.

We would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come celebrate St. John's 100 years of caring at the these events:

• Give Thanks, Praise and Sing -- Special Worship Service
  Thursday, Sept. 22, 7 pm, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi
  The community is invited to celebrate St. John's faith-based roots and rich history.

• St. John's Community Open House
  Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 am to 3 pm, St. John's Hospital lobby, 1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood
  St. John's Hospital's free open house will be providing free health screenings and a chance to meet one-on-one with our physicians and specialists. Check out our latest technology during mannequin simulations and try your hand at maneuvering the daVinci, our robotic surgery system. Take some time to learn about our full range of women's health and cancer care.

• St. Paul Diabetes Lions Club Waffle Breakfast
  Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 am to 12 pm, St. John's Northeast Crossing Cafe', 1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood
  Enjoy a delicious breakfast with your family while supporting diabetes awareness and be inspired by one of Baseball's Hall of Famers, Lou Brock. During this baseball legend's free presentation at 10 am hear what diabetes has meant in his life. You will have an opportunity to meet him and receive his autograph. The cost for the breakfast is $7 for adults and $4 for children with proceeds going towards free community education programs.

We're proud to be your community hospital and look forward to celebrating 100 years of caring with you!