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Allina Health and Sutter Health Sign Definitive Agreement, Taking Next Step in Advancing Shared Vision

Allina Health and Sutter Health announced today that they have approved a definitive agreement, taking the next step toward their shared goal of creating an integrated nonprofit health system.
May 21, 2026
Allina

Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary awards $25,000 in scholarships

Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary awards $25,000 in scholarships; raises $21,500 for next year’s scholarships during its annual Festival of Tables event.
May 14, 2026
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Allina Health awarded Mental Health of America Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

Allina Health is proud to announce it has been awarded a 2026 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the nation’s top recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. This is the fourth consecutive year Allina Health has received this honor.
May 05, 2026
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Real Time Medical Systems, Allina Health collaborate to better coordinate hospitals with skilled nursing facility care

Smoother patient transitions from hospitals to continuing care facilities and better patient outcomes are now possible thanks to a collaboration between Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time), the industry-leading post-acute analytics solution for post-hospital care, and Allina Health, a large nonprofit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
April 28, 2026
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Northfield Hospital + Clinics and Allina Health enter into innovative partnership of care for Northfield community

Northfield Hospital + Clinics (NH+C) and Allina Health have completed the approval of the sale of the Allina Health Northfield Clinic to NH+C as part of an agreement to strengthen local care and provide access to expert specialty care.
April 27, 2026
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Faribault Medical Center nurse celebrates 60 years of service

[Allina Health Newsroom, May 28, 2026]
May 28, 2026
Orthopedics open house

Allina Health surgeons offer hands-on orthopedic experience for local teens

[KSTP TV, May 22, 2026] Allina Health Orthopedics hosted Wayzata students for hands-on learning, including robotic surgery equipment and suturing practice.
May 22, 2026
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Allina health expert discusses sunscreen options

[WCCO-TV News, May 22, 2026] Allina Health dermatologist Elizabeth Farhat, MD, shares guidance on sunscreen, including the difference between chemical and mineral options, during a WCCO-TV appearance.
May 22, 2026
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One man’s nudge led to life-saving care for his coworker

[Allina Health Newsroom, May 21, 2026] An Allina Health employee gets life-saving heart care after a coworker recognizes warning signs and speaks up.
May 21, 2026
Hormone therapy and menopause

Why more people are asking about estrogen patches

[Fox 9 News, May 21, 2026] An Allina Health physician explains estrogen patches, their use in menopause care and why demand has increased.
May 21, 2026

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