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 expert discusses sunscreen options

[WCCO-TV News, May 22, 2026] It’s time to talk about sunscreen. It plays an important role in protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. Minnesota has the second-highest rate of melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — in the country.

Allina Health dermatologist Elizabeth Farhat, MD, appeared live on WCCO-TV to discuss sunscreen options. She explained the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens and who may benefit from each type.

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Successful Start to the 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball World Series

[Fox 9 News, August 14, 2025] Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is hosting the 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball World Series. The three-day tournament brings intense competition and increased awareness about adaptive sports.

August 14, 2025

Newsweek names Cambridge Medical Center one of the 'smartest' hospitals

[County News Review, August 10, 2025] Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center made Newsweek's list of World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2025. Cambridge Medical Center is one of 350 hospitals from 28 countries recognized for their work to implement new medical technologies.

August 10, 2025

2025 Wheelchair Softball World Series begins August 14

[KMSP Fox 9 News, August 10, 2025]

August 10, 2025

Meet Dr. Bennett, a heart failure cardiologist with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute

[Allina Health Newsroom, August 08, 2025] Dr. Mosi Bennett, a specialist in transplant cardiology, is renowned for his expertise in treating patients with advanced heart failure.

August 08, 2025

Careers with Purpose: Meet an Allina Health certified registered nurse anesthetist

[Allina Health Newsroom, August 07, 2025] Jeff Leech is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) with Allina Health Abbott Northwestern Hospital, where he works in collaboration with anesthesiologists to ensure the safety and comfort of patients during medical procedures.

August 07, 2025

female extending right arm to hold handle of mammogram machine

3D or 2D: Which mammogram is right for you?

[WCCO-TV News, August 05, 2025] An Allina Health surgical oncologist explains the difference between 2D and 3D mammograms, and what that difference means for a patient’s care.

August 05, 2025

The truth about broken heart syndrome

[Fox 9 News, August 05, 2025] Is broken heart syndrome a real thing? Scott Sharkey, MD, a cardiologist with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, says it is. He explains what research revealed about the condition.

August 05, 2025

Low-dose radiation offers relief for patients with joint and tendon pain

[Allina Health Newsroom, August 05, 2025] Amy Lemieux, 54, was one of the first patients in the Twin Cities area to receive low-dose radiation therapy at Allina Health Cancer Institute. The quick, non-invasive treatment significantly reduces pain caused by inflammation in the joints, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal system.

August 05, 2025

Allina Health pulmonologist shares tips to deal with poor air quality

[WCCO-TV News, August 02, 2025] The first weekend of August came with poor air quality for the state of Minnesota. Allina Health pulmonologist Andrew Stiehm, MD, shared tips to help people across the state recognize how the hazy air could impact their health .

August 02, 2025

A spotlight on Allina Health’s Surgical Technologist Apprentice program

[Allina Health Newsroom, July 30, 2025] The first of its kind in Minnesota, the STA program was created due to a significant hiring gap for certified surgical technologists across Allina Health sites and throughout the nation.

July 30, 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.

Allina Health and Sutter Health Sign Definitive Agreement, Taking Next Step in Advancing Shared Vision

Allina Health and Sutter Health announced today that they have approved a definitive agreement, taking the next step toward their shared goal of creating an integrated nonprofit health system.

May 21, 2026

Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary awards $25,000 in scholarships

Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary awards $25,000 in scholarships; raises $21,500 for next year’s scholarships during its annual Festival of Tables event.

May 14, 2026

Allina Health awarded Mental Health of America Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

Allina Health is proud to announce it has been awarded a 2026 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the nation’s top recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. This is the fourth consecutive year Allina Health has received this honor.

May 05, 2026

Explore our Healthy Set Go articles

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

A woman pouring a container of mixed nuts and seeds into her hand to eat as a snack.

Powered by protein: Easy ways to fuel your day

Learn simple ways to meet your daily protein needs with our guide to protein-rich foods and snacks. Fuel your day and feel full longer with these easy tips.

Posted May 11, 2026

A woman fanning herself to manage a hot flash, a common symptom of perimenopause and menopause often treated with hormone therapy.

Understanding perimenopause, menopause and hormone therapy

Learn what hormone therapy (HRT) is, who it is for, and how it helps relieve perimenopause and menopause symptoms using the lowest effective dose.

Posted May 7, 2026

Man seated at a table wearing a blood pressure cuff and viewing a home BP monitor.

Understanding blood pressure: What your numbers mean

Understand blood pressure and what systolic and diastolic numbers mean. Learn what high BP readings signal for health risks and when to see a doctor.

Posted April 28, 2026

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Media contacts

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