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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Allina Health and MNUFC help welcome newborn babies

[KSTP TV, February 14, 2025] The MNUFC mascot PK Loon visited newborn babies and their families at The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital. PK Loon also gifted each baby a sweet Allina Health/MNUFC beanie.
February 14, 2025
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Cardiologist discusses advances in the treatment of atrial fibrillation

[WCCO Radio, February 09, 2025] Jay Sengupta, MD, a cardiologist with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute joined WCCO Radio to talk about atrial fibrillation
February 09, 2025
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Marking five years since the start of the pandemic

[Fox 9 News, February 06, 2025] Fox 9 News interviewed Allina Health infectious disease physician Frank Rhame, MD about COVID-19.
February 06, 2025
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MNUFC Power Soccer preps for national tourney

[Allina Health Newsroom, February 06, 2025] The MNUFC Power Soccer team recently continued its training by heading south for a weekend packed with play.
February 05, 2025
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Allina Health COO shares insights and goals for 2025 on healthcare podcast

[Becker's Healthcare, February 03, 2025] Becker’s Healthcare Podcast interview with Allina Health's COO Dominica Tallarico
February 05, 2025
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“I entered anxious, and I left confident.” Cardiac rehab patient shares his experience

[Allina Health Newsroom, February 05, 2025] 70-year-old Steve Youngs was bowling when he felt a tightness across his chest. That feeling revealed he had coronary artery disease. He turned to Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute (AHMHI) for an angioplasty and stent insertion to improve blood flow.
February 05, 2025
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Pregnancy care after age 35

[KARE 11 News, February 04, 2025] KARE 11 News interviewed The Mother Baby Center’s Rachel Pilliod, MD about how pregnancy care is different for people over the age of 35.
February 04, 2025
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Brain tumor survivor completes 25,000 volunteer hours with Allina Health

[WCCO-TV News, February 03, 2025] Donna Brandell, a brain tumor survivor, just completed her 25,000th hour of volunteering at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute at Allina Health Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
February 03, 2025
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Listen to your heart: Cardiac arrest leaves man within inches of his life

[Allina Health News: Research, February 03, 2025] John Moore went into cardiac arrest moments after stepping off the treadmill during a stress test at United Hospital - Hastings Regina.
February 03, 2025
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Allina Health hosts Minnesota National Guard Members for training

[WCCO-TV, January 31, 2025] The Allina Health Learning and Development team hosted more than a dozen members of the Minnesota Army National Guard at the Vanderboom Simulation Center.
January 31, 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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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
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jennifer.steingas@allina.com
Voice/Text: 612-388-1895

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