Archives for April 2024

Allina Health Cancer Institute president emphasizes the importance of cancer screenings

[WCCO-TV News, April 29, 2024] In honor of National Cancer Control Month, WCCO-TV interviewed Dr. Badrinath Konety, Allina Health Cancer Institute president, about the importance of cancer screenings and early diagnoses.
April 29, 2024

Hmong American Heritage Month: The importance of belonging for providers and patients

[Allina Health Newsroom, April 25, 2024] The Twin Cities are home to the largest urban population of Hmong individuals in the country, including Allina Health physicians Yer Xiong, MD and Chee Vang, MD. They share a story of belonging that impacts both patients and clinicians.
April 25, 2024

Traces of bird flu found in milk: Allina Health infectious disease specialist explains the science

[WCCO-TV News, April 24, 2024] After the FDA revealed traces of the bird flu were found in samples of milk, FOX 9 News reached out to Allina Health infectious disease specialist Dr. Frank Rhame to explain how this impacts the general public.
April 24, 2024

High school senior shares how Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute helped shape his swimming career

[Midway Como Monitor, April 24, 2024] Nathan was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. The skills he acquired at CKRI became his foundation as he joined the swim team at his middle school.
April 24, 2024

After 26 years, legendary wheelchair basketball coach prepares for retirement

[KMSP Fox 9 News, April 23, 2024] Doug Dixon has been coaching wheelchair basketball for nearly three decades. After three national championships, he's preparing for retirement. Fox 9 News interviewed him about his career.
April 23, 2024

Get hip surgery and head home the same day

[Allina Health Newsroom, April 23, 2024] Get relief from chronic hip pain with a minimally invasive surgery that lets you recover at home instead of in the hospital. Andy Goldman-Gray received exceptional care at Allina Health United Hospital.
April 23, 2024

Discover Abilities Expo showcases adaptive sports and recreation options from across the area

[Fox 9 News, KARE 11 News, WCCO News, April 20, 2024] Allina health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute hosted the Discover Abilities Expo presented by Coloplast on Saturday, April 20.
April 20, 2024

Rain provides relief for allergy sufferers

[WCCO-TV News, April 16, 2024] Allina Health allergist Pramod Kelkar, MD spoke to WCCO-TV News about the rain and how it impacts allergy sufferers.
April 16, 2024

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute first in U.S. to implant TriClip™ System, a new innovative treatment for Tricuspid Regurgitation

[KSTP TV, April 11, 2024] Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute (AHMHI) was the first in the nation to implant the TriClip ™ System to treat a condition called Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR).
April 11, 2024

A closer look at what it's like to work for Allina Health EMS

[QCTV, April 08, 2024] Allina Health Emergency Medical Services is one of the largest ambulance and medical transport teams serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Take a look at what it's like to work for Allina Health EMS
April 08, 2024