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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Retired Allina Health employee becomes 2025 nominee for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame

[CCX Media, April 08, 2025] Susan Hagel, a retired Allina Health employee, is a 2025 nominee for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame. Susan is a pioneer in women’s adaptive sports, specifically adaptive archery and wheelchair basketball.

April 08, 2025

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Abbott Northwestern Hospital Recognized for a Century of Membership in the American Hospital Association

[Allina Health Newsroom, April 03, 2025] Abbott Northwestern Hospital marks a century of membership in the American Hospital Association, honoring its long history of leadership and exceptional patient care.

April 03, 2025

Bike to work? You can do it!

[WCCO-TV News, April 03, 2025] The owner of Venture Bikes and Coffee MN and an Allina Health employee team up to inspire people to ride their bicycles to work.

April 03, 2025

2nd smallest baby on record celebrates first birthday

[WCCO, March 28, 2025] WCCO-TV shares the story of Bilal, a quintuplet, who is believed to be the second smallest baby in the world. Watch the story to hear his family describe the joy of bringing their fifth baby home a year after giving birth at the Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children's Minnesota.

March 28, 2025

Allina Health doctor trains for marathon after paired liver donation

[Fox 9 News, March 25, 2025] Michael Broeker, MD, is an Allina Health family physician in Eagan, a marathoner and a living donor. Dr. Broeker shows what it means to care for others. He's donated a kidney and part of his liver to strangers. He's now training for his first marathon post-liver donation.

March 25, 2025

$5 Million gift will help train more cardiologists

[KSTP-TV News, March 20, 2025] A $5 Million gift will help Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation in its effort to train as many new cardiologists as possible.

March 20, 2025

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Allina Health shares All Together Better magazine, winter 2025

[Allina Health Newsroom, March 14, 2025] All Together Better magazine is a quarterly collection of stories showcasing our Allina Health vision in action. Articles highlight patient care, employee and volunteer service, and collaborative efforts that create solutions for local health care challenges.

March 14, 2025

Connection and compassion: Helping patients navigate cancer's complexities

[Allina Health Newsroom, March 11, 2025] Michele’s role in setting up support for people with cancer often involves coordinating their care team of oncologists, as well as support services such as social work, patient financial navigation, and dietitian visits.

March 11, 2025

male doctor listens to adult male patient’s heart using a stethoscope

Prioritize your heart health year round

[WCCO-TV News, March 10, 2025] Steven Bradley, MD, an Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute cardiologist, explains what heart disease is and why most people don't realize they have it.

March 10, 2025

Diet and cancer: Allina Health dietitian explains the connection

[WCCO-TV News, March 10, 2025] When it comes to cancer, Allina Health dietitian Heidi Ganzer, RDN, LD, says diet plays an important role.

March 10, 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

Our media team is staffed by former reporters and producers. Reach out for help connecting to subject matter experts for your time-sensitive questions.

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