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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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
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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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Allina Health delivers life-saving equipment and training

[Allina Health Newsroom, February 27, 2025] Inside a restaurant in Farmington, Minn., a peculiar scene began to unfold as employees took turns performing chest compressions. It's all part of an effort to increase heart safety.
February 27, 2025
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Celebrating Gunnar, the therapy dog!

[KSTP TV, February 26, 2025] After learning a beloved therapy dog was diagnosed with cancer, staff and patients at Allina Health Mercy Hospital return the love he's given to them.
February 26, 2025
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Minnesota United FC showcases new food and spotlights local nonprofit

[WCCO-TV, February 26, 2025] Allina Health's community partner Roots for the Home Team, a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, was one of the stars at MNUFC's 2025 Food Media Day at Allianz Field.
February 26, 2025
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Hitting the slopes with the adaptive ski and snowboarding program

[Minnesota Public Radio, February 25, 2025] A Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) reporter joined the Courage Kenny adaptive skiing and snowboarding program at Welch Village Ski and Snowboard area to give her listeners a chance to hear the ingenuity, camaraderie and fun that make the program so special.
February 25, 2025
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CFO Watson is guest on Becker's Healthcare CFO + Revenue Cycle Podcast

February 24, 2025
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National Cancer Prevention Month

[WCCO-TV News, February 20, 2025] Joleen Hubbard, MD, a medical oncologist with Allina Health Cancer Institute appeared on WCCO-TV to highlight National Cancer Prevention Month.
February 20, 2025
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Mother shares story of rare birth complication

[KMSP Fox 9, February 17, 2025] Aside from the unknowns of the pandemic, Annie Sterle expected a problem-free childbirth in March 2020. Instead, she had amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), one of the most fatal complications at childbirth.
February 17, 2025
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Allina Health's Medical Assistant Apprentice Program provides health care career opportunities

[Allina Health Newsroom, February 17, 2025] At Allina Health, we continue to seek workforce solutions. Through our Medical Assistant Apprentice Program, we offer tuition for students to take online medical assistant certificate classes, and we provide hands-on learning opportunities, led by Allina Health nurses.
February 17, 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