Allina Health Newsroom

Allina Health Newsroom

This is where we share helpful health information, news about our hospitals and clinics and media reports featuring Allina Health team members as subject matter experts. You can also access our latest news releases and media contacts.

Recent news

See articles and videos featuring our patients and care team members, plus watch how Allina Health experts add context to health stories in local news reports.

Headaches and migraines explained: what sets them apart and how to treat them

[KMSP Fox 9 News, November 10, 2025] According to the World Health Organization, migraines rank among the 10 most disabling medical illnesses globally. The American Migraine Foundation says more than one billion people live with migraines worldwide. Despite the prevalence, there is still so much confusion about the difference between a headache and a migraine. David Kopel, MD, an Allina Health neurologist who is fellowship-trained in headache medicine, went on Fox 9’s Good Day to help people better understand the two conditions and how to treat them.

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Allina Health expert shines a light on women’s health in midlife

[WCCO-TV, November 03, 2025] Dr. Indy Lane, leader of Women’s Health at Allina Health, joins Let’s Talk Women founder Katie Hjelmstad Severt to discuss the health changes women experience in midlife in a WCCO-TV interview.
November 03, 2025
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Falling back: What the end of Daylight Saving Time means for you

[WCCO Radio, November 02, 2025] The clocks have changed—but has your body? Discover how the end of Daylight Saving Time affects more than just your schedule.
November 02, 2025
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Allina Health makes gifts of time really count for volunteers

[Allina Newsroom, October 28, 2025] Volunteers want their time to be meaningful, and Allina Health has care team members working behind the scenes to make that happen. In this video, meet Cheryl Wright, RN, a patient care manager, and learn how she helps volunteers feel like part of the team.
October 28, 2025
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How daylight saving impacts your sleep

[Fox 9 News, October 28, 2025] Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 2! That means you will be setting those clocks back an hour. Andrew Stiehm, MD, a sleep medicine physician with Allina Health, explains how the time change impacts your health.
October 28, 2025
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Do not forget about your lungs

[WCCO-TV News, October 20, 2025] Jesse Miller, MD, a pulmonologist with Allina Health explains why smoke from fires hundreds of miles away causes so many problems for your lungs.
October 20, 2025

News releases

When we’re making news, you can find details here. Read on to learn about the innovative ways we deliver expert care for people in Minnesota and western Wisconsin and celebrate inspiring milestones.

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Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute names new president

Allina Health is pleased to announce that Ram Sankaraneni, MD, FAES, FAAN, FANA, has been named president of the Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute. Dr. Sankaraneni has served as interim president for nearly a year.
November 12, 2025
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Allina Health Orthopedics now offers total knee, hip replacements at United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus

Hastings-area residents can receive expert care close to home for all types of joint replacements, fracture repairs
November 11, 2025
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Allina Health Cancer Institute offers noninvasive ultrasound to treat some liver tumors

An Allina Health Cancer Institute care team at Abbott Northwestern Hospital has successfully performed the first histotripsy procedure in the Twin Cities, marking a major milestone in noninvasive cancer treatment.
November 10, 2025
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Our Allina Health doctors and providers share information on health topics that matter to you.

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Understanding heart failure and its treatments

Heart failure is a chronic condition, but it’s manageable with the right care. Discover treatments and lifestyle tips that can help you live better.

Posted October 30, 2025

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Do I have restless legs syndrome?

Discover how to identify restless leg symptoms and understand if those unusual leg sensations signal this condition is affecting your nights and sleep.

Posted October 24, 2025

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4 heart tests that diagnose heart conditions

Advances in cardiac imaging make it easier to detect underlying cardiac risks earlier. Explore common types of heart scans and what each shows about your heart.

Posted October 21, 2025
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Media contacts

Our media team is staffed by former reporters and producers. Reach out for help connecting to subject matter experts for your time-sensitive questions.

Jennifer Steingas
Public Relations Manager
jennifer.steingas@allina.com
Voice/Text: 612-388-1895

Erika Rasmussen
Senior Communications Consultant
erika.rasmussen@allina.com
Voice/text: 708-214-8464