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.

Heart-healthy eating tips from an Allina Health cardiologist

[WCCO-TV, February 16, 2026] A cardiologist with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute joined the WCCO-TV morning show to discuss heart healthy diets. Ian Hackett, MD, encouraged viewers to focus less on what they should avoid and more on adding foods that can support heart health. He recommends spending more time in the produce aisle to incorporate raw fruits and vegetables into meals and cooking with olive oil, instead of highly processed, refined oils. Watch his full interview below.

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Allina Health shares All Together Better magazine, spring 2025

[Allina Health Newsroom, June 13, 2025] All Together Better magazine is a quarterly collection of stories showcasing Allina Health values in action. Articles highlight patient care, employee and volunteer service, and collaborative efforts that create solutions to local health care challenges.

June 13, 2025

Family medicine and obstetrics doctor hits four-generation milestone

[Allina Health Newsroom, June 12, 2025] family medicine and obstetrics physician Carolyn Borow, MD, had reached a four-generation milestone. Meet Dr. Borow and hear about the special title she now holds.

June 12, 2025

‘Lung Lady’ delivers expert care to Allina Health Patients

[Allina Health Newsroom, June 11, 2025] Deidra Moore is certified respiratory therapist with Allina Health. She gives insight into her profession and how it helps her achieve her personal and professional goals.

June 11, 2025

Allina Health allergist explains what happens to your body when you sneeze

[WCCO-TV News, June 10, 2025] Allina Health allergist Pramod Kelkar, MD, helped WCCO-TV with its Good Question segment by explaining what happens to the body when we sneeze.

June 10, 2025

Allina Health gives donors and leaders a look inside the campus expansion

[Allina Health Newsroom, June 04, 2025] A milestone in the Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus revitalization project was recently celebrated inside the construction zone at the future Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center in south Minneapolis.

June 04, 2025

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute enables active life for Landwehr brothers

[Allina Health Newsroom, June 03, 2025] With two boys in the family, the Landwehr household is full of energy and sports. What makes it unusual, though, is that both Hunter (10 years old) and Ben (8 years old) were born with Spina Bifida.

June 03, 2025

Minnesota sees two more cases of measles

[KSTP TV, June 02, 2025] The state of Minnesota reported two new cases of Measles for 2025. One case involved a child who was infectious during a trip to Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America on May 24.

June 02, 2025

Allina Health pulmonologist discusses impact of poor air quality

[KSTP-TV News, May 30, 2025] Western and Northwestern Minnesota are experiencing poor air quality because of the smoke coming from fires burning in Canada. KSTP-TV spoke to Allina Health pulmonologist Andrew Stiehm, MD, about why these conditions are dangerous to people’s health.

May 30, 2025

Meet an artist from Art of Possibilities

[CCX Media, May 30, 2025] The 62nd Art of Possibilities Arts Show & Sale is going on through July 5 at Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute – Golden Valley and online. Karen Wood’s art is among the more than 400 pieces on display right now. She shared her story with CCX Media.

May 30, 2025

Hundreds of pieces of art on display at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

[KARE 11 News, May 29, 2025] The 62nd Art of Possibilities Art Show & Sale is underway right now. More than 400 pieces of art on display for sale at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute – Golden Valley.

May 29, 2025

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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.

New Ulm Medical Center names Carisa Buegler as new president

Allina Health is pleased to share that Carisa Buegler has been named the new president of New Ulm Medical Center.

February 12, 2026

New Ulm Medical Center offers several nursing, health care career scholarships

Scholarship applications are due by April 1, 2026

February 10, 2026

Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation hosts national wheelchair basketball tournament

Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute hosts a National Wheelchair Basketball Association regional qualifier in Minnetonka Feb. 14–15.

February 09, 2026

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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Cancer survivorship: Your journey begins the moment you’re diagnosed

Cancer survivorship starts at diagnosis, not after treatment. Learn about life during treatment, recovery, and survivorship care.

Posted February 9, 2026

Caring for yourself when current events feel heavy

Feelings of stress and anxiety can affect both emotional and physical wellbeing. Get support with these strategies and techniques to bring calm to your life.

Posted February 5, 2026

Be proactive to prevent falls

Falls aren’t inevitable with age. Learn why falls happen and get practical tips for home safety, balance and strength, footwear, and safer winter walking.

Posted February 2, 2026

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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: 612-388-1895612-388-1895

Erika Rasmussen
Senior Communications Consultant
erika.rasmussen@allina.com
Voice/text: 708-214-8464708-214-8464