Archives for August 2024

Babies at The Mother Baby Center get a taste of the Minnesota State Fair

[KSTP-TV News, August 28, 2024] The Minnesota State Fair is one of the highlights of the year for many people, and organizers didn’t want to leave out the littlest Minnesotans. So, they brought the spirit of the fair to the NICU at The Mother Baby Center at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
August 28, 2024

Can you eat healthy at the Minnesota State Fair?

[WCCO-TV, August 26, 2024] Every year, there is someone out there questioning if you can be “healthy” at the Minnesota State Fair. WCCO-TV invited Allina Health family physician Josh Scheck, MD to help answer that question.
August 26, 2024

New COVID-19 vaccines: Allina Health doctor explains what you need to know

[KSTP TV, August 23, 2024] Allina Health infectious disease physician explains what you need to know about the FDA approval of new COVID-19 vaccines.
August 23, 2024

New Ulm Medical Center awards $175,000 in scholarships

[KEYC-TV, August 22, 2024] Allina Health New Ulm Medical Center awarded scholarships totaling $175,000 to 35 area college students, thanks to the Allina Health Foundation. KEYC-TV helped highlight some of the scholarship recipients on its morning newscast.
August 22, 2024

Are babies skipping purees and going straight to solids?

[WCCO Radio, August 20, 2024] Allison Golnik, MD, MPH an integrative pediatrician with Allina Health’s Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, was on WCCO Radio to talk about baby-led weaning.
August 20, 2024

It's time to discuss menopause

[Fox 9 News, August 15, 2024] Menopause is something every woman can expect to experience, yet it’s a topic that’s usually not discussed. Allina Health's vice president of women's health, Indy Lane, MD, sat down for an interview with Fox 9 News to help change that.
August 15, 2024

Vikings rookie quarterback: Allina Health orthopedic surgeon explains injury

[KARE11 News, August 13, 2024] Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy tore his meniscus during a preseason game. Allina Health orthopedic surgeon Ryan Fader, MD explains what a meniscus is and how long it takes to recover from a surgery to repair it.
August 13, 2024

New care era begins at Center for Mental Health & Addiction

[Allina Health Newsroom, August 12, 2024] Guided by Allina Health leadership and fueled by generous philanthropic support, a new era of care is underway at the Center for Mental Health & Addiction at Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus in Fridley.
August 11, 2024

FDA approves first nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions

[KSTP-TV News, August 09, 2024] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Neffy, a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis. Allina Health allergist Dr. Pramod Kelkar explained why it could be a game changer.
August 09, 2024