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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Tips to prevent injuries as you begin spring activities

[KMSP Fox 9 News, March 10, 2025] Warmer temperatures have moved in, and sports lovers across the region are ready to participate in outdoor activities. An Allina Health sports medicine physician with Allina Health Orthopedics shared tips to decrease chances of injury.

March 10, 2025

Daylight saving: Do we need it?

[WCCO-TV News, March 07, 2025] Allina Health pulmonologist and sleep specialist Andrew Stiehm, MD spoke to WCCO-TV about Daylight Saving and its impact.

March 07, 2025

Tag along for a certified therapy dog's visit to Mercy Hospital

[WCCO-TV, March 07, 2025] In honor of Ranger's milestone of more than 500 hospital visits, WCCO-TV joined him as he made his rounds at Mercy Hospital.

March 07, 2025

Community honors 104-year-old veteran from Cottage Grove

[WCCO News, March 06, 2025] A 104-year-old veteran from Cottage Grove is honored for his service during World War II

March 06, 2025

Cambridge man celebrates a decade of life following emergency care

[County News Review, March 05, 2025] Feb. 2, 2015: The day that Jerry Jensen’s life almost ended and was forever changed.

March 05, 2025

Understanding how pneumonia impacts the body

[WCCO Radio, March 04, 2025] An Allina Health pulmonologist helps explain what pneumonia is and how it impacts the body, as the Pope recovers from the illness.

March 04, 2025

Local teen finds confidence and enthusiasm for patient care at Mercy Hospital

[Allina Health Newsroom, March 04, 2025] Eldijana says there’s strong support for young people from supervisors and other volunteers who have longer histories with Mercy Hospital.

March 04, 2025

Allina Health paramedic helps with highway birth of baby boy

[WCCO-TV News, February 28, 2025] A Zimmerman couple thanks Allina Health EMT and two other first responders who helped them safely deliver their baby on the side of a highway.

February 28, 2025

Are sodas containing prebiotics really better for you?

[WCCO-TV News, February 27, 2025] With all of the new sodas that contain prebiotics on store shelves, WCCO-TV viewers wanted to know what prebiotics are and if prebiotics sodas are actually good for you.

February 27, 2025

Integrative approaches to health care can help find answers to ailments

[Allina Health Newsroom, February 27, 2025] When Zaina, 4, routinely spoke of stomach pain, her mother Eman took notice. Zaina’s doctors determined Celiac disease was the cause, but the persistent pain didn't go away until the team examined Zaina's case through the lens of functional medicine.

February 27, 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.

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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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