Allina Health Newsroom

Allina Health Newsroom

This is where we share helpful health information, news about our hospitals and clinics and media reports featuring Allina Health team members as subject matter experts. You can also access our latest news releases and media contacts.

Recent news

See articles and videos featuring our patients and care team members, plus watch how Allina Health experts add context to health stories in local news reports.

Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute partners with Cummins to provide free adapted toys for kids

[KSTP TV, December 12, 2025] Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute teamed up with Cummins once again to donate more than 700 adapted toys to children throughout the Twin Cities. Cummins engineers unpack the toys, add the adaptations, and then repackage them so they look untouched. Physical and occupational therapists from Courage Kenny distribute the toys to the kids.

Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute and Cummins have partnered for more than a decade to deliver free adapted toys to kids in the community. Adaptations to toys can cost as much as an additional $70. KSTP-TV filmed volunteers as they delivered the toys to Courage Kenny.


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Allina Health shares All Together Better Magazine, fall 2025 edition

[Allina Newsroom, December 11, 2025] All Together Better Magazine is a quarterly collection of stories that showcase the Allina Health vision. Articles with videos highlight patient care, employee and volunteer service, and collaborative solutions developed to address local health care challenges.
December 11, 2025
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Should social media have age limits? Allina Health psychologists weigh in

[WCCO-TV News, December 11, 2025] Allina Health psychologists discuss Australia’s social media ban for kids and what it means for youth mental health. Listen and watch their insights
December 11, 2025
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Holiday travel tips: How to keep your heart healthy on the go

[KARE 11, December 11, 2025] Holiday travel can be stressful. An Allina Health vascular medicine specialist shares tips to stay safe and well this holiday season.
December 11, 2025
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Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus revitalization creates career paths

[Allina Newsroom, December 01, 2025] The Community Workforce Program, a partnership among Allina Health, Mortenson and its partners, is giving nearly 40 residents with little or no construction experience a chance to gain hands-on skills — and a résumé boost — at the future Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
November 28, 2025
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What you need to know about pancreatic cancer

[WCCO-TV News, November 24, 2025] Jill May, an oncology nurse navigator with Allina Health Cancer Institute, shares key facts about pancreatic cancer, and explains the role of nurse navigators in the cancer care.
November 24, 2025

News releases

When we’re making news, you can find details here. Read on to learn about the innovative ways we deliver expert care for people in Minnesota and western Wisconsin and celebrate inspiring milestones.

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Allina Health EMT honored with national Red Cross Award

The American Red Cross honors an Allina Health EMT for the quick decision that helped save a life.
December 05, 2025
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Allina Health Faribault Medical Center re-designated as Acute Stroke Ready Hospital

Allina Health Faribault Medical Center has once again received the designation of Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), as part of their Minnesota Stroke System.
November 24, 2025
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Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation earn international recognition for cardiovascular research excellence

November 20, 2025
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Explore our Healthy Set Go articles

Our Allina Health doctors and providers share information on health topics that matter to you.

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Histotripsy: A revolutionary non-invasive treatment for liver cancer

Learn about a breakthrough cancer treatment for liver tumors, available in Minneapolis - a non-invasive therapy using focused ultrasound to destroy tumors.

Posted November 25, 2025

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The truth about menopause: Debunking 9 myths

Menopause doesn’t have to be a mystery. Empower yourself with the truth about this life stage and the impact on your health.

Posted November 17, 2025

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6 signs a child is experiencing emotional distress

It can be difficult to tell typical behavior from signs of mental distress in children. Get expert advice on supporting mental health and when to seek help from a primary care provider.

Posted November 13, 2025
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Media contacts

Our media team is staffed by former reporters and producers. Reach out for help connecting to subject matter experts for your time-sensitive questions.

Jennifer Steingas
Public Relations Manager
jennifer.steingas@allina.com
Voice/Text: 612-388-1895

Erika Rasmussen
Senior Communications Consultant
erika.rasmussen@allina.com
Voice/text: 708-214-8464