Archives for June 2024

Allina Health physician explains why men need to make a doctor's appointment

[WCCO Radio, June 30, 2024] Craig Bowron, MD, an internal medicine physician at Allina Health, explains why men to prioritize making a doctor's appointment and keeping it.
June 30, 2024

Inclusion in the workplace matters: Badge accents allow for display of preferred pronouns

[Allina Health Newsroom, June 26, 2024] Powered by the work of an employee resource group, Allina Health recently unveiled a new addition to employee IDs. Employees now have the option of included their preferred pronouns on their work badges.
June 26, 2024

Inclusive, affirming care is goal for Allina Health Uptown Clinic doctor

[Allina Health Newsroom, June 21, 2024] Dominic Decker, MD grew up in St. Paul and has worked at Allina Health for five years. He is the lead physician at the Allina Health Uptown Clinic which has a storied history supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
June 21, 2024

Allina Health surgeon helps teens see their future in health care

[Fox 9 News, June 20, 2024] Eric Anderson, MD, a thoracic surgeon with Allina Health Cancer Institute, met up with members of the Washburn High School robotics team to show them how they can use their burgeoning robotics skills in health care.
June 20, 2024

Allina Health shares All Together Better magazine, spring 2024

[Allina Health Newsroom, June 20, 2024] All Together Better magazine is a quarterly collection of stories highlighting the Allina Health vision in action. Articles highlight patient care, employee and volunteer service, and our collaborative efforts to create solutions for local health care challenges.
June 20, 2024

Former Allina Health CEO shares what inspires her to continue the fight for equitable health care

[WCCO-TV News, June 17, 2024] Former Allina Health CEO Penny Wheeler explains what led her to health care and the moment that inspired her to fight for equitable health care.
June 17, 2024

Getting more men to take their health seriously

[WCCO-TV News, June 16, 2024] June is recognized as Men’s Health Month. Allina Health primary care physician Craig Bowron, MD explained why men need to stop trying to explain away health concerns and go see a doctor.
June 16, 2024

Allina Health expert discusses prostate cancer screenings and follow-ups

[Urology Times, June 16, 2024] In an interview with Urology Times, Badrinath Konety, MD, president of Allina Health Cancer Institute and Allina Health’s chief academic officer, discusses key points from the American Urological Association (AUA) guideline on the early detection of prostate cancer.
June 16, 2024

Understanding heart disease and why it’s the leading cause of death in the U.S.

[WCCO Radio, June 16, 2024] Steven Bradley, MD, MPH, a cardiologist with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, breaks down what heart disease is and takes questions from WCCO Radio listeners.
June 16, 2024

How internet addiction impacts the brains of teens

[KARE 11 News, June 15, 2024] New research shows internet addiction impacts how our brains work. Allina Health psychologist David Nathan, PsyD, LP talks about the specific impact on teens.
June 15, 2024