Allina Health launches Cancer Connection mobile app

MINNEAPOLIS (May 16, 2024) — Allina Health is excited to announce the launch of Cancer Connection, a new mobile app that provides breast cancer patients with accessible information to navigate their diagnosis and take control of their treatment.

“We understand how daunting a diagnosis can be, and we want our patients to be partners in their own care. Not only can the app help them better understand their journey, but it can lead to improved treatment adherence which may contribute to better outcomes,” said Badrinath Konety, MD, Allina Health’s Chief Academic Officer and president of Allina Health Cancer Institute.

Cancer Connection by Allina Health is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. It features symptom and drainage trackers; a curated learning library with expert-reviewed educational articles; a customizable to-do list; and a notepad patients can use to prepare for appointments. 

“This app illustrates Allina Health’s continued investment in resources that help engage the communities we serve in order to deliver the highest level of care,” said David Ingham, DO, Allina Health’s Chief Information Officer. “As patients download and use the app and we make necessary updates and enhancements, we look forward to expanding it to additional cancer types in the future.”

Allina Health now has four apps available to the public: the Allina Health App (for all patients), Beginnings (for patients experiencing pregnancy and early childhood questions), Cancer Connection (for patients navigating cancer treatment) and Take Heart (for patients before and after a heart procedure).

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.  

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:  

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.  
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.  
• Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.  

Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.