Allina Health Newsroom

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.

Breast cancer awareness starts with knowing your body

[Allina Health Newsroom, October 20, 2026] Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that accounts for about 15% of all breast cancer diagnoses.

Gina Bello was 33 when doctors diagnosed her with triple-negative breast cancer, several years younger than the recommended age for routine mammograms. Fortunately, she trusted what her body was telling her and sought care when she discovered a lump.

She joined Bronagh Murphy, MD, a breast oncologist with the Allina Health Cancer Institute, for an interview on KARE 11 to raise awareness about triple-negative breast cancer and encourage women to know their breasts and pay attention to changes.

Watch their interview below, and learn more about Allina Health's mobile mammography program. 

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Survivor raises awareness about amniotic fluid embolism, a rare pregnancy complication

[WCCO-TV News, April 13, 2025] A rare life-threatening complication called amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) almost killed Annie Sterle and her son back in 2020. Now she's working to raise awareness about the condition.
April 13, 2025
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Abbott Northwestern Hospital puts the sun to work for the neighborhood

[Allina Health Newsroom, April 11, 2025] An Abbott Northwestern Hospital parking ramp is being topped off with a massive community solar garden that will soon help people in the Phillips neighborhood bring down their energy costs.
April 11, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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$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
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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

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.

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Allina Health Faribault Medical Center recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer

Allina Health Faribault Medical Center has been recognized as a top performer in the 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient®.
October 12, 2026
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Allina Health Cancer Institute expands services to Edina

Patients can now get specialized care close to home.
September 22, 2026
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Allina Health responds to SEIU strike notices

Caring for our patients and care team members is Allina Health's top priority. We are disappointed that two SEIU-represented groups have chosen to strike.
September 10, 2026
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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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Seven ways to fight cancer from the kitchen

Healthy eating can help lower your risk of cancer. Try these seven simple tips to eat better and maintain a healthy weight.

Posted October 22, 2026

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The ultimate guide to pink eye

Learn about pink eye symptoms, treatment and common myths —including the differences between bacterial, viral and allergic pink eye—and when to get care.

Posted October 19, 2026

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Health benefits of goblin mode: Why doing less can be good for your well-being

Discover the health benefits of goblin mode, including reduced stress, better sleep, improved mood and burnout prevention. Learn when downtime helps and when it may be too much.

Posted October 14, 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: 612-388-1895

Erika Rasmussen
Senior Communications Consultant
erika.rasmussen@allina.com
Voice/text: 708-214-8464