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.

Courage Kenny Athlete’s love of basketball sparks learning and connection

[KARE 11 News, April 03, 2026] A member of the Courage Kenny Rolling Jr. Rolling Timberwolves helped bring two basketball worlds together in St. Louis Park. In addition to playing on the Jr. Rolling Timberwolves, Lucas Dean serves as a team manager for the St. Louis Park girls basketball team.

Dean understands what it takes for the team to perform at its best on the court. Once a year, the players gain insight into his experience as an athlete by spending an entire practice playing wheelchair basketball, building awareness and appreciation for adaptive sports.

KARE 11 was there to capture the fun and the impact of experiencing wheelchair basketball firsthand. Watch the story below, and click here to learn more about adaptive programs, including wheelchair basketball, offered by Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute.

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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

How to manage post-election emotions

November 06, 2024

Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute hosts 40th annual wheelchair basketball tournament

[KARE 11 News, November 02, 2024] The 40th Annual Courage Kenny Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, presented by Coloplast was held in Adren Hills, MN during the first weekend of November

November 02, 2024

How much sugar is too much?

[WCCO-TV, October 31, 2024] Allison Golnik, MD, MPH, an integrative pediatrician with Allina Health Penny George Institute of Health and Healing, shares tips to help lower your sugar intake.

October 31, 2024

Allina Health helps MNUFC put mental health in the forefront

[WCCO-TV, October 29, 2024] The Minnesota United teamed up with Allina Health to put the spotlight on the importance of prioritizing the mental health of athletes, especially when they are young.

October 29, 2024

Breast cancer cases on the rise among women under 50

[Minnesota Public Radio, October 29, 2024] Amy Krie, MD, a medical oncologist with Allina Health Cancer Institute, joined Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) to discuss what could be driving the increase in the number of breast cancer cases in women under the age of 50.

October 29, 2024

Acupuncture helps soon-to-be mom ease intense morning sickness

[Allina Newsroom, October 23, 2024] There’s morning sickness, and then there’s what Natalie Miles faced during her pregnancy. Learn how acupuncture helped Natalie soothe her symptoms and bring more joy to her pregnancy.

October 23, 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.

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Allina Health to Join Sutter Health, Creating Bold Vision for Nonprofit Healthcare

March 17, 2026

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Allina Health Buffalo Hospital expands its robotic surgical systems, bringing greater precision to many surgeries

Now patients can benefit from physicians trained on the da Vinci Xi system without having to travel to metro hospitals.

February 23, 2026

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

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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The one person every cancer patient should know about

A nurse navigator helps cancer patients navigate diagnosis and treatment, coordinate care, access resources and receive whole-person support.

Posted March 30, 2026

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Practical ways to prevent neck and spine pain or injury

To protect your neck and spine from injury, focus on small daily habits like maintaining healthy posture, strengthening supporting muscles and protecting yourself when moving your body.

Posted March 27, 2026

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Understanding AFib: What your heart is telling you

Learn what atrial fibrillation (AFib) is, common symptoms and risks, treatment options and how most people live well with proper care.

Posted March 25, 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
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Erika Rasmussen
Senior Communications Consultant
erika.rasmussen@allina.com
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