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Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute launches focused ultrasound program

Abbott Northwestern Hospital is first hospital in Twin Cities to offer this treatment for patients with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.
February 24, 2025
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Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute first in Minn., Upper Midwest to use new, FDA-approved device to treat persistent atrial fibrillation

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute (AHMHI) expanded its treatment options for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients by performing the first procedure in Minnesota and the upper Midwest using a new system that recently received approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
January 21, 2025

Abbott Northwestern Hospital achieves Magnet® Recognition again

Abbott Northwestern Hospital attained Magnet recognition again for the fourth time in December 2024, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice.
January 13, 2025

Allina Health hospitals nationally recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

Allina Health received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement awards for ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reducing disability.
September 10, 2024

Abbott Northwestern Hospital seeks fourth Magnet designation for excellence in Nursing

Abbott Northwestern Hospital will be welcoming appraisers from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its on-site Magnet survey this fall.
August 26, 2024

Allina Health hospitals ranked among highest in state according to U.S. News & World Report

Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern, Mercy and United hospitals are ranked first, third (tie) and third (tie), respectively, in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area in the U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings released today.
July 16, 2024

Allina Health’s Complex Hernia Program is first in the world to perform surgery with new resorbable mesh technology

Allina Health’s Complex Hernia Program, led by Christopher Macomber, MD, recently performed a first-of-its-kind hernia repair surgery at Abbott Northwestern Hospital using a new mesh that is resorbed into the body.
April 17, 2024

Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern and Mercy hospitals named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2024

Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern and Mercy hospitals have been named among the World's Best Hospitals 2024, awarded by Newsweek and Statista.
March 14, 2024

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute is first in Minnesota to implant Barostim Therapy to improve symptoms of heart failure

Allina Health is pleased to announce that an Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute team has successfully completed the first Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy implant in the state of Minnesota. The procedure was performed at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
January 29, 2024

3 Allina Health hospitals awarded 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Allina Health Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Buffalo Hospital and Cambridge Medical Center have been awarded the highest quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
August 21, 2023

Allina Health hospitals ranked among highest in state, says U.S. News & World Report

Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern, Mercy and United hospitals were ranked first, second (tie) and fifth (tie), respectively, in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area in the new U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Hospitals rankings released today.
July 31, 2023

8 Allina Health hospitals earned awards from the American Heart Association

8 Allina Health hospitals earned awards from the American Heart Association
July 26, 2023

Allina Health researchers present two studies aimed at improving care during pregnancy and childbirth

Allina Health researchers presented findings from two obstetric studies at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.
June 01, 2023

Allina Health receives national award for environmental sustainability

Allina Health receives national award for environmental sustainability
May 30, 2023

Allina Health 5.10.23 statement on tentative agreement with SEIU

Allina Health 5.10.23 statement on tentative agreement with SEIU
May 10, 2023

Allina Health appoints Dominica Tallarico, B.S., M.S., FACHE, new Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer

Allina Health appoints Dominica Tallarico, B.S., M.S., FACHE, new Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer
April 25, 2023

Allina Health Cancer Institute partners with Foundation Medicine to advance precision oncology across its cancer care network

The Allina Health Cancer Institute today announced a non-exclusive collaboration with Foundation Medicine to use its portfolio of comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) tests across its cancer care network to help identify the most appropriate treatment plans for patients living with advanced cancer.
April 20, 2023

Allina Health partners with Epic-based KeyCare Platform for 24 X 7 Virtual Care

Allina Health partners with Epic-based KeyCare Platform for 24 X 7 Virtual Care
April 17, 2023

Allina Health adds mobile app to help deaf and hard of hearing patients better communicate

Allina Health adds mobile app to help deaf and hard of hearing patients better communicate
April 07, 2023

Allina Health Cancer Institute adds ClinicalPath to enhance evidence-based cancer care

Allina Health Cancer Institute adds ClinicalPath to enhance evidence-based cancer care
March 21, 2023

Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023

Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023
March 16, 2023

Allina Health introduces wayfinding app at three more hospital campuses

Allina Health introduces wayfinding app at three more hospital campuses
March 14, 2023

Minnesota United announces expanded partnership with Allina Health

Minnesota United announces expanded partnership with Allina Health
March 07, 2023

Allina Health joins Guardian Research Network to drive Translational Research

Allina Health announced today that it has joined the Guardian Research Network® (GRN), a nationwide, non-profit, research healthcare network focused on advancing technology to accelerate cures for life-threatening diseases such as cancer.
February 02, 2023

Allina Health’s new Complex Hernia Program offers care options for all case types

Allina Health’s new Complex Hernia Program offers care options for all case types
January 19, 2023

Allina Health Partners with Qventus to Improve OR Efficiency and Grow Surgical Program

Allina Health Partners with Qventus to Improve OR Efficiency and Grow Surgical Program
January 10, 2023