News releases
News releases
New donation to Faribault Medical Center provides comfort for visitors of youngest patients
The Allina Health Faribault Medical Centers Auxiliary just donated a new rocking chair to the nursery.
July 08, 2025
Allina Health earns top marks for environmental sustainability
Allina Health received high marks from Practice Greenhealth, proving it is one of the top practitioners of environmental sustainability in health care.
June 27, 2025
New Ulm Medical Center President Toby Freier takes on new role at Allina Health
Longtime New Ulm Medical Center President Toby Freier is transitioning to a new enterprise role of Vice President of Strategic Market Development and Outreach at Allina Health. Whitney Johnson, RN, MHA, president of Owatonna Hospital and Faribault Medical Center, will expand her role to become president of New Ulm Medical Center. These transitions will be effective July 1.
June 20, 2025
Allina Health Simulation Lab sustained with ongoing generosity from Julie and Steve Vanderboom
The Allina Health Foundation is thrilled to announce a generous philanthropic commitment of $2,500,000 by Julie and Steve Vanderboom.
June 12, 2025
Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary awards $20,000 in student scholarships
The Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary (the Hospital Auxiliary) recently awarded 10 scholarships totaling $18,000 to area students who are pursuing a career in the medical field. Another student received a $2,000 scholarship from the Donald Sanford endowment managed by the Hospital Auxiliary.
June 06, 2025
In the media
In the news
Medical oncologist discusses the link between alcohol and cancer
[WCCO-TV News, July 03, 2025]
July 03, 2025
Careers with Purpose: Meet an Allina Health cytologist
[Allina Health Newsroom, July 02, 2025] Haley Heintz is an Allina Health cytologist, a care team member who specializes in the study of cells, particularly their structure, function and abnormalities.
July 02, 2025
Cancer screening program helps Rosemount man keep up with his grandkids
[Allina Health Newsroom, June 27, 2025] “I was at the right place, at the right time, with the right people.” That’s how Jim Zempel describes his health journey from early lung cancer screening through surgery at Allina Health. In this video, meet Jim and see his inspirations for staying healthy.
June 27, 2025
Hedberg Survivorship Program provides pioneering care for brain and spinal cord tumor survivors
[Allina Health Newsroom, June 27, 2025] Kathy Kuhl says the Hedberg Survivorship Program at Allina Health makes you feel like a whole person again. As a spinal cord tumor survivor, the program is a one-stop shop for Kathy’s medical needs.
June 27, 2025
Screen time and mental health risks
[WCCO-TV News, June 26, 2025] When it comes to technology, parents may need to pay more attention to the way kids are using their devices, instead of how much time they spend on them. Allina Health psychologist David Nathan, PsyD, LP explains why the distinction is important.
June 26, 2025
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