Archives for 2024

How to set your resolutions for 2025

[KARE 11 News, December 31, 2024] Allina Health psychologist Sarah Paper, LP, PsyD says if you want to keep your New Year's resolutions, you should consider making those goals specific. She shared more tips and examples with KARE 11 News.
December 31, 2024

Protect yourself as cases of respiratory illnesses rise

[KSTP, December 31, 2024] Most states are reporting moderate or high levels of respiratory viruses which includes RSV, COVID and influenza. Frank Rhame, MD, an infectious disease specialist with Allina Health, spoke with KSTP-TV about a rise in cases observed at Allina Health hospitals and throughout the state.
December 31, 2024

How to set realistic resolutions for the new year

[WCCO-TV, December 29, 2024] As the calendar flips to a new year, people often consider resolutions. While it's good to set goals and work on self improvement, it's important to be realistic so that our goals don't create additional stress. David Nathan, PsyD, LP, a psychologist with Allina Health, spoke with WCCO-TV on what we should consider to help set ourselves up for a happy new year.
December 29, 2024

Minnesota doctor recovers at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute after fall from mountain in Switzerland

[WCCO-TV News, December 26, 2024] Dr. Shirlee Xie is recovering from a C7 spinal cord injury at Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, after a devastating fall from a mountain in Switzerland.
December 26, 2024

Holiday heart attacks

[WCCO-TV News, December 22, 2024] Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute cardiologist Steven Bradley, MD, MPH explains the risks that may contribute to an increase in heart attacks during the holiday season.
December 22, 2024

Philanthropic giving creates places for expert care of the future

[Allina Health Newsroom, December 19, 2024] A construction site at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis is increasingly a towering visual example of Allina Health donor generosity.
December 19, 2024

A team effort gets Jan back to fitness faster following knee surgery

[Allina Health Newsroom, December 18, 2024] Jan Johnson found joy in fitness, including as an exercise class instructor, until a step to the right ended with a “pop.” She eventually had same-day knee surgery at Allina Health United Hospital.
December 18, 2024

From paralysis to walking: Allina Health patient shares her journey

[WCCO-TV News, December 15, 2024] In September 2020, Jen Kelly became paralyzed from the back down after falling from her horse. After working with her team at Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, she is walking again. She shared her journey with WCCO TV.
December 15, 2024

Pioneering Allina Health EMS chaplain retires after decades of service

[Pioneer Press, December 15, 2024] After 31 years of service at Allina Health, Pastor Russ Myers has retired, leaving behind a rich legacy. He is a pioneer when it comes to chaplaincy and emergency medical services (EMS).
December 14, 2024

Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute patient raises awareness about traumatic brain injuries

[KARE 11 News, December 12, 2024] An Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute patient shares his story to help raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries.
December 12, 2024