Archives for 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

Allina Health employee resource group hosts Paralympic panel

[Allina Health Newsroom, August 06, 2024] In honor of Disability Pride Month, Allina Health’s Ability Employee Resource Group (ERG) invited three Paralympic medalists to participate in a virtual Paralympic Panel to give insight into competing at such a high level and to discuss how the health care system can better serve people with disabilities.
August 06, 2024

Allina Health connection to the Paris Olympics

[WCCO Radio, August 02, 2024] WCCO Radio interviewed an Allina Health employee after learning she is the mother of an Olympian. Mary Thompson-Mielke is the mother of Olympian Jordan Thompson who competes in volleyball for Team USA.
August 02, 2024

Making athletes with disabilities more visible

[Minnesota Public Radio, July 31, 2024] U.S. Paralympian, and former Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute athlete, Chuck Aoki shares his journey of becoming an elite athlete and also helping to increase the visibility of athletes with disabilities.
July 30, 2024

FDA approves blood test to detect colon cancer

[KARE11 News, July 29, 2024] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of a blood test to screen for colon cancer. KARE 11 News interviewed Joleen Hubbard, MD about this development.
July 29, 2024