Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute partners with St. Croix Health to serve patients in St. Croix Falls and Lindstrom

MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 5, 2024) — Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute cardiologists are now seeing patients at St. Croix Falls and Lindstrom clinic locations, thanks to a new partnership with St. Croix Health.

“We appreciate the opportunity to support the cardiologist on staff at St. Croix Health and better serve the needs of patients in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We are committed to bringing nationally recognized heart care close to home,” said Thomas Biggs, MD, Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute’s cardiovascular outreach medical director.

“This partnership allows us to bring advanced care and cutting-edge treatments closer to home for our patients. Together, we will provide even more comprehensive and specialized cardiac services. I am optimistic about the tremendous benefits this collaboration will bring to our patients,” said Glenn Nickele, MD, St. Croix Health cardiologist.

The St. Croix Falls and Lindstrom locations join more than 50 outreach sites where cardiologists with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute provide care. This is in addition to comprehensive heart care centers at Abbott Northwestern and United hospitals. 

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.  

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