Archives for May 2016

[Pioneer Press, May 16, 2016]   “I was in complete agony. I couldn’t stand up,” Kubasta said.
May 16, 2016
[North Metro TV, May 13, 2016]   Unity Hospital opened its doors in 1966 and was a true reflection of the “unity” in “community” for which it was named. Local residents from the region walked door to door, held public meetings, and sold bonds to build a community hospital that would serve the growing north suburban region.
May 13, 2016
[KMOJ-FM, May 12, 2016]   With the intention of improving health in North Minneapolis, Allina Health will train Northpoint Health & Wellness Center staff in patient engagement and motivation skills. In addition, four NorthPoint employees will participate in a class to become certified Wellcoaches.
May 12, 2016
[KMSP-TV, May 12, 2016]   The big Heart Walk this weekend at Target Field is a reminder that heart disease is the nation's number one killer. Dr. Alex Campbell of the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital talks about what heart disease includes and how it's treated and prevented.
May 12, 2016
[DOTmed.com, May 11, 2016]   HealthCare Business News recently caught up with Tim Bollig to learn more about his history in health care and to get the latest about medical imaging at Mercy Hospital , part of Allina Health . HCB News: What inspired you to get involved in health care?
May 11, 2016
[KMSP-TV, May 11, 2016]   People are anxious to go outside and jump into new activities when the weather changes. Dr. Jamie Peters , an Allina Health sports medicine specialist, has some ideas on how to ease into the new season without injuries.
May 11, 2016
[CTN, May 10, 2016]   Unity Hospital celebrated 50 years of providing innovative and tate-of-the-art health care to its community. The public was invited to a celebratory anniversary event, featuring kids’ activities, health screenings, and more.
May 10, 2016
[WCCO-TV, May 10, 2016]   Folks are doing it at home and at work. Every Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m., a group of Allina Health employees meet in a conference room to meditate.
May 10, 2016
[Star Tribune, January 01, 0001]   Allina Health is merging under one license two acute care hospitals in Anoka County, as the Minneapolis-based system tries to eliminate duplicate services at the nearby medical centers. Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Unity Hospital in Fridley will continue distinct operations, but the smaller medical center in Fridley next year will take the name “Mercy Hospital — Unity Campus.” Read more at startribune.com .
May 10, 2016
[WCCO-AM, May 07, 2016]   The recent death of the musician Prince has reinforced the nation's concern over opioid addiction. Attorneys say Prince was supposed to start addiction treatment with a drug that requires special training for physicians who want to prescribe it.
May 07, 2016