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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Key health screenings for men

[KMSP-TV Fox 9 News, June 23, 2025] Badrinath Konety, MD, the head of Allina Health Cancer institute lists the cancer screenings men should get based on their age and family history.

June 23, 2025

Minnesota Twins and Courage Kenny host wheelchair softball clinic

[KMSP Fox 9 News, June 13, 2025] More than 50 young athletes with disabilities had the opportunity of a lifetime at the Twins Fantasy Camp for Kids

June 13, 2025

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

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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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