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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Montana teen scores football college scholarship four months after hip surgery

[Allina Health Newsroom, January 23, 2025] A Montana teen traveled more than 1,000 miles from Helena, Montana, to Allina Health Orthopedics in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a hip surgery that could possibly make or break his chances of getting a college scholarship.

January 23, 2025

Can you learn mental health lessons from 'Wicked'?

[KARE 11 News, January 23, 2025] Allina Health psychologist shares lessons he believes people can learn from watching 'Wicked,' the musical.

January 23, 2025

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Care Team Members help Lakeville students learn about careers in medicine

[Allina News, January 22, 2025] Seventeen Allina Health Care Team Members went on a "field trip" last Wednesday to help 8th grader students from Lakeville, Minn. schools learn what it is like to work in health care.

January 22, 2025

What to expect when you’re pregnant with multiples

[WCCO-TV News, January 22, 2025] Indy Lane, MD, who leads The Mother Baby Center, explained what you can expect when you’re expecting multiples on WCCO-TV.

January 22, 2025

Patient’s wife nominates Jill May, RN for CURE Extraordinary Healer Award

[Allina News, January 21, 2025] Being an oncology nurse navigator takes a special person. Read why Jill May, BSN, RN, OCN with Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI) in Minneapolis is all of these and more as evidenced by the CURE Extraordinary Healer award nomination she received last spring.

January 21, 2025

High number of influenza cases and other respiratory viruses continue to impact Minnesota

[KMSP Fox 9 News, January 19, 2025] Minnesota hospitals and clinics are dealing with an influx of patients as the region is hit with influenza, COVID and RSV cases.

January 19, 2025

Allina Health doctor reminds people to stay safe, as temperatures plunge

[WCCO-TV, January 19, 2025] With temperatures in Minnesota reaching dangerous lows, WCCO-TV interviewed an Allina Health physician to learn more about cold weather injuries.

January 19, 2025

EMS expo helps Allina Health highlight job opportunities

[KQDS-TV, January 17, 2025] Kendra Jensen, an Allina Health talent acquisition specialist, represented the health system at the EMS Expo in Duluth, MN. She helped visitors learn more about job possibilities in the field.

January 17, 2025

High number of influenza hospitalizations in Minnesota

[KMSP-TV Fox 9 News, January 09, 2025] The Minnesota Department of Health says the state had a record number of influenza hospitalizations for the week ending January 4, 2025.

January 09, 2025

Radon: The second leading cause of lung cancer

[KMSP Fox 9 News, January 09, 2025] An Allina Health pulmonologist explains why lung cancer caused by radon is usually detected in the later stages.

January 09, 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
Voice/text: 708-214-8464708-214-8464