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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ADHD and Autism: What are they?

[WCCO Radio, January 26, 2025] An Allina Health psychologist explains what ADHD and autism spectrum disorder are and how to manage symptoms.

January 26, 2025

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

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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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