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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Understanding diabetes and its impact on the body

[WCCO-TV, November 25, 2024] November is recognized as Diabetes awareness month. Ryan Lofton, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN with Allina Health’s Minnesota Perinatal Physicians helped educate WCCO-TV viewers about what diabetes is.

November 25, 2024

Allina Health Uptown Clinic celebrates 40 years of serving patients

[MPR News, November 20, 2024] Allina Health Uptown Clinic, formerly called The Doctors, has been providing inclusive, affirming care since the mid-1980s when it was founded in response to the HIV/AIDS crisis.

November 25, 2024

What is the difference between hospice, palliative and respite care?

[WCCO Radio, November 24, 2024] Hospice care, respite care and palliative care are all different types of care. Allina Health experts explain the differences.

November 24, 2024

Wedum Residential Hospice staff fulfill a patient’s last wish

[Allina Health Newsroom, November 22, 2024] Hospice staff helped a patient fulfill her wish to attend her daughter's wedding.

November 22, 2024

A love of sewing helps provide comfort to cancer patients

[New Ulm Journal, November 16, 2024] Gwen Mack's good deeds have earned her the tile of Lemon Drop Lady! She donates lemon drop candies and homemade therapeutic corn bags to cancer patients.

November 16, 2024

Nine-year-old boy surprised with adaptive bike

[Allina Health Newsroom, November 15, 2024] 9-year-old Max received his own adaptive bike to take home, thanks to the staff at Courage Kenny Kids supported by the Buffalo Hospital Philanthropy Committee and the Allina Health Foundation. Watch to see Max receive his bike.

November 15, 2024

Athlete, who lost his sight after a car accident, prepares to run his first marathon

[WCCO-TV, November 12, 2024] Mahesh Mathew is a Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute athlete. He has participated in a number of adaptive sports, but now he's training for a marathon.

November 12, 2024

Minnesota man helps explain how virtual orthopedic urgent care works

[Allina Health Newsroom, November 12, 2024] Tim Long of Buffalo, MN never had any intention of ever using virtual orthopedic urgent care, until he needed it. Now, he's explaining how easy it is to use and why he recommends it to friends and family.

November 12, 2024

Minnesota woman shares her care journey as she battles back from a spinal cord injury

[KSTP-TV News, November 08, 2024] A spinal cord injury patient gives a news station an inside look at her care journey.

November 08, 2024

Women-powered resource group makes service its first in-person assignment

[Allina Health Newsroom, November 08, 2024] Allina Women Empowered (AWE), an Allina Health employee resource group, came together to pack period kits and raise awareness for the need for equitable access to period products.

November 08, 2024

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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