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New Ulm Medical Center names Carisa Buegler as new president

Allina Health is pleased to share that Carisa Buegler has been named the new president of New Ulm Medical Center.
February 12, 2026
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New Ulm Medical Center offers several nursing, health care career scholarships

Scholarship applications are due by April 1, 2026
February 10, 2026
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Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation hosts national wheelchair basketball tournament

Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute hosts a National Wheelchair Basketball Association regional qualifier in Minnetonka Feb. 14–15.
February 09, 2026
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Heart and neuroscience collaborate for groundbreaking procedure

[Allina Health Newsroom, February 19, 2026] A multidisciplinary team at Allina Health Mercy Hospital used a WEB embolization device typically used on cerebral aneurysms to treat a coronary aneurysm.
February 19, 2026
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Heart-healthy eating tips from an Allina Health cardiologist

[WCCO-TV, February 16, 2026] Learn heart‑healthy eating tips from Ian Hackett, MD, of the Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, who shared simple ways to add nutritious foods to your diet during an interview on WCCO-TV.
February 16, 2026
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Stroke survivor’s triathlon comeback highlights Allina Health’s care and the importance of stroke awareness

[WCCO-TV, February 16, 2026] Stroke survivor and triathlete Kate Varns completes a remarkable comeback with support from Allina Health, helping raise awareness about stroke signs and the importance of getting care quickly.
February 16, 2026
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Allina Health medical oncologist talks cancer risks and prevention

[WCCO Radio, February 15, 2026] Dr. Joleen Hubbard of Allina Health explains the link between alcohol use and cancer risk and discusses rising colorectal cancer rates on WCCO Radio.
February 15, 2026
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Courage Kenny athletes shine at National wheelchair basketball regional qualifier

[KSTP-TV News, February 14, 2026] Courage Kenny wheelchair basketball teams earned top finishes, player awards, and academic honors during the National Wheelchair Basketball Association regional qualifier.
February 14, 2026

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