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Allia 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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Allina Health names Matt Wille as new president of Faribault Medical Center, Owatonna Hospital

Matt Wille, FACHE, MHA, MPPA will join Faribault Medical Center and Owatonna Hospital as its new president June 1, 2026. Wille brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in health care and community involvement to the role. including five years as Vice President of Operations for Allina Health United Hospital.
April 23, 2026
Cancer Connection

Allina Health expands Cancer Connection app to support lung cancer patients

Allina Health Cancer Institute has expanded its Cancer Connection mobile app beyond breast cancer to now include support for patients undergoing treatment for lung cancer.
April 22, 2026
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A tattoo and a team for a TJ’s rectal cancer battle

[Allina Health Newsroom, May 04, 2026] TJ went in for a routine colonoscopy after experiencing minor symptoms and learned he had stage 3C rectal cancer. With the support of his Allina Health Cancer Institute care team, TJ achieved a complete clinical response to treatment — allowing him to avoid major surgery. He marked the news with a new tattoo.
May 05, 2026
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Allina Health dermatologist shares melanoma risks and sun safety tips

[WCCO Radio, May 04, 2026] Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. An Allina Health dermatologist shares risks, prevention tips and why sun protection matters.
May 04, 2026
Mark Hassenstab stroke awareness

Quick thinking leads to lifesaving stroke care at Allina Health

[WCCO-TV News, May 03, 2026] When Mark Hassenstab showed signs of stroke, his wife acted fast. Learn how quick recognition and immediate care at Allina Health helped save his life.
May 03, 2026
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How social media use can affect happiness

[WCCO-TV News, April 29, 2026] The 2026 World Happiness Report links increased social media use to lower happiness, especially among teen girls. An Allina Health psychologist explains the impact in a WCCO-TV interview.
April 29, 2026
Tick safety

Tick season is here: How to protect yourself and spot a bite

[Fox 9 News, April 29, 2026] Tick season is underway. Learn how to protect yourself from ticks and what to do if you find one, with guidance from an Allina Health physician.
April 29, 2026

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