Archives for 2024

What is empty nest syndrome?

[WCCO-TV, September 05, 2024] Allina Health psychologist David Nathan, PsyD, LP explains what empty nest syndrome is and how parents can prepare for it.
September 05, 2024

Nurse navigators play crucial role in supporting patients with spinal cord injuries

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 05, 2024] Jen Kelly was riding a horse in 2020 when she fell and suffered a spinal cord injury. She says the expert care she received at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute provided needed support during her recovery.
September 04, 2024

Allina Health brings team spirit to work with local nonprofits

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 03, 2024] The Allina Health Pharmacy team has been volunteering for nearly a decade at Open Arms of Minnesota, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that creates medically tailored meals for critically ill people.
September 03, 2024

What is the impact of restricting cell phone use in classrooms?

[WCCO-TV News, September 03, 2024] Some Minnesota school districts are implementing classroom bans on cell phones, saying it eliminates a major learning distraction. WCCO-TV interviewed Allina Health psychologist David Nathan, PsyD, LP to help explain why this may or may not be a good move.
September 03, 2024

Are allergies worse in 2024? An Allina Health allergist tackles the question

[WCCO Radio, September 01, 2024] Allergy sufferers may feel like their symptoms have been relentless in 2024, and they want to know what is going on. WCCO Radio invited an Allina Health allergist on its Sunday morning show to answer all of the allergy questions.
September 01, 2024

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Rolling Twins are 2024 International Wheelchair Softball World Series Champions

[CCX Media, August 30, 2024] The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Rolling Twins just won the International Wheelchair Softball World Series. Now, the world champs say their next challenge has already started.
August 30, 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