Archives for April 2016

[KMSP Fox 9, January 01, 0001]   We keep hearing that we eat too much sugar, but are sugar substitutes any better for us than sugar? Elizabeth Vander Laan, a registered dietician with Allina Health's Abbott Northwestern Weight Loss Program talked with Jason about that.
April 21, 2016
[Twelve News, April 19, 2016]   Minneapolis resident Kaylee Arostegui is an active woman who works out five to six times a week. Next week, she'll have surgery on her foot.
April 19, 2016
[Isanti County News, April 18, 2016]   Cambridge Medical Center , part of Allina Health , has been recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. Cambridge Medical Center was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2015 annual report, “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for pneumonia, surgical care and stroke.
April 18, 2016
[WCCO-AM, April 18, 2016]   The FDA approved a tiny pacemaker this week. It's so small, it fits inside the heart and doesn't require connecting wires.
April 18, 2016
[KSTP TV, April 16, 2016]   Doctors at Minnesota Oncology, Virginia Piper and Abbott Northwestern , say a nationwide movement is encouraging oncologists help patients understand and make fertility plans before they begin treatment for cancer. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS sat down with a mother who hopes her success story will give hope to others with cancer.
April 16, 2016
[Owatonna People's Press, April 12, 2016]   Allina Health is reaching out to the community for ideas to engage local health needs. At a roundtable discussion Tuesday morning at the Steele County History Center, Allina staff heard from city, county and school district officials, South Central Human Relations Center social workers and case managers, Koda Living Community employees and nonprofit executives, among others, all weighing in on what needs they see unmet in areas ranging from chronic pain management to dental health.
April 12, 2016
[KSTP TV, April 07, 2016]   As part of National Donate Life Month, Abbott Northwestern staff honored organ donors, recipients and their families today. And, they unveiled a new recognition wall honoring donors and the tremendous impact their gift can make in the lives of transplant recipients was unveiled.
April 07, 2016
[WCCO-AM, April 06, 2016]   There is one thing you can start doing today to improve your brainpower and maintain your memory as you age- exercise! A new study confirms what neurologist Dr. Ronald Tarrel from Noran Neurological and Abbott Northwestern tells his patients- exercising is key to memory and thinking down the road.
April 06, 2016
[KMSP-TV, April 05, 2016]   Peanut allergy is a common allergy among children and is usually life-long. But a new study is showing promise in preventing peanut allergies in the very young, says Dr. Allan Stillerman , an allergy specialist with Allina Health .
April 05, 2016
[WCCO-TV, April 02, 2016]   March Madness isn't just for college basketball fans, high school players in Minnesota are preparing for a national conference. These players, who happen to use wheelchairs, are working hard to maintain their championship status.
April 02, 2016