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 is first in Twin Cities to use new device for stroke patients

[WCCO-TV News, May 16, 2025] Allina Health is the first in the Twin Cities area to use Vivistim, an implant that provides electrical stimulation to help stroke patients regain mobility in the upper extremities.

May 16, 2025

Allina Health and Mortenson celebrate “topping off” of the Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

[KMSP Fox 9 News, May 13, 2025] Allina Health held the “topping off” ceremony for the Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

May 13, 2025

U.S. Senator co-sponsors legislation to improve maternity care for moms and babies

[WCCO-TV, May 11, 2025] U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar celebrated Mother’s Day by putting the spotlight on improving maternity care.

May 11, 2025

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Is the spring allergy season getting longer?

[WCCO Radio, May 08, 2025] Allina Health allergist Pramod Kelkar, MD, joined Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio to discuss spring allergies.

May 08, 2025

Cambridge woman experiences healing through late twin sister’s organ donation

[Allina Health Newsroom, May 06, 2025] Chloe Nelson suffered an injury when she fell out of a hunting stand and needed ankle surgery. She went to Allina Health Orthopedics for care. Her late twin sister was an organ donor, and the care team was able to use her donated bone to repair Chloe’s leg.

May 06, 2025

Code Hope: A time for care team members to come together

[Allina Health Newsroom, May 02, 2025] Team members at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, jointly owned by Allina Health, Park Nicollet Health Services and Essentia Health, have come up with a way to ensure people who care for patients also take a moment to care for themselves.

May 01, 2025

Preeclampsia and how it complicates pregnancy

[WCCO-TV News, April 30, 2025] Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that cause complications such as liver or liver failure, seizures or even death for the mother and child. Indy Lane, MD explains how preeclampsia can be detected early and managed.

April 30, 2025

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute patient receives needed care thanks to clinical trials

[Allina Health Newsroom, April 29, 2025] When Gloria Cullen needed medical treatment for her leaky heart valve and congestive heart failure, she turned to the Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute and Paul Sorajja, MD, an interventional cardiologist and director for the Center for Valve and Structural Heart Disease.

April 29, 2025

May is melanoma and skin cancer awareness month

[Fox 9 KMSP-TV, April 28, 2025] Allina Health dermatologist Julie Schultz, MD, FAAD shares tips to help people protect their skin and decrease their chances of developing skin cancers such as melanoma.

April 28, 2025

Allina Health incision-free surgery calms essential tremor

[Allina Health Newsroom, April 25, 2025] Watch the video below to meet Cindy and see her undergo focused ultrasound treatment.

April 25, 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
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