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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.

How an altruistic living kidney donor moved forward by giving back

[National Kidney Foundation, October 04, 2024]

Inspired by the life and loss of her cherished childhood friend and her father, Sarah Kaspari spends her days supporting the teams that care for local transplant patients and their families

As Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute’s administrative director of advanced heart failure and transplant services, Sarah already dedicates her day-to-day work to the transplant teams and patients. But, in 2022, she took her passion one step further when she chose to honor the lives of her friend and father by donating her kidney to a stranger.

Read Sarah’s story about turning grief into generosity and honoring her loved ones by becoming a living kidney donor


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[Allina Health Newsroom, September 30, 2024] Allina Health’s Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Community and Education Center provides a space for community connection in south Minneapolis and helps to uphold Allina Health’s commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
September 30, 2024
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[Fox 9 News, September 24, 2024] The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation wheelchair basketball team is beginning the 2024-2025 season with a new coach. Derrick Bisnett is now leading the team. He and his players spoke to FOX 9 News about their hopes for the season.
September 24, 2024
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[KARE 11 News, September 24, 2024] The revelation has people asking what Parkinson’s is and if Favre’s time in the NFL may have contributed to the onset of the disease.
September 24, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, September 23, 2024] When Manny Marquez began his first solo shift at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center, he had no idea he would be in for an unforgettable eight hours!
September 23, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, September 23, 2024] All Together Better magazine is a quarterly collection of stories showcasing the Allina Health vision in action. Articles with videos highlight patient care, employee and volunteer service, and collaborative solutions created for local health care challenges.
September 23, 2024

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Allina Health news media contacts

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

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