Archives for March 2024

Rate of colorectal cancer in younger patients on the rise

[WCCO-TV, March 28, 2024] Chris Rodriguez was only 35 years old when he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. While screening is key to prevention. Chris says that wasn't even on his radar yet.
March 28, 2024

Allina Health's impact investment helps create new homes in south Minneapolis

[Allina Health Newsroom, March 27, 2024] In 2020, Allina Health earmarked $30 million for projects that address social determinants of health. The Midwell apartments near Allina Commons is the first brick-and-mortar result.
March 27, 2024

Navigating a family spring break staycation

[WCCO, March 26, 2024] Not everyone is able to hop on a plane for spring break, but you can still create meaningful memories with your family.
March 26, 2024

Allina Health shares All Together Better magazine, winter 2024 edition

[Allina Health Newsroom, March 22, 2024] Allina Health is pleased to share this edition of All Together Better magazine which highlights some of the organization's bright spots from the first quarter of 2024.
March 22, 2024

Putting the spotlight on power soccer

[KARE 11, March 20, 2024] Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute held a power soccer clinic to give the community a closer look at all of the phone. KARE 11 filmed part of it.
March 20, 2024

Salad, soccer and success: Teens serve up new food at Allianz Field

[Allina Health Newsroom, March 19, 2024] Every time the Minnesota United (MNUFC) take the field at Allianz Field this season, it’s a win for one group of teens and their mission to increase exposure and access to healthy food.
March 19, 2024

An Allina Health psychologist discusses girls and social media skin care routines

[Fox 9 News, March 19, 2024] Sarah Paper, LP, PsyD, an Allina Health psychologist, says girls indulging in skin care routines they see on social media could be considered self-care, but it can also morph into prioritizing physical beauty and financial status at an early age. She discussed the topic on FOX9 News.
March 19, 2024

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

[WCCO Radio, March 17, 2024] March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Joleen Hubbard, MD, an oncologist with Allina Health Cancer Institute, joined WCCO radio to answer some questions about the disease.
March 17, 2024

NICU patient grows up to become a NICU nurse

[KMSP Fox9, March 13, 2024] Nearly three decades ago, Sammy Warwick was a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patient at Children’s Minnesota’s Minneapolis Hospital.
March 13, 2024

What is an iron lung?

[WCCO Radio, March 13, 2024] After the death of a man who spent more than 70 years using an iron lung made headlines, people wanted to know more about the machine. WCCO radio host Henry Lake reached out to Dr. Laurel Stephenson to learn the history of the iron lung.
March 13, 2024