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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Allina Health shares All Together Better magazine, summer 2024 edition

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 23, 2024] All Together Better magazine is a quarterly collection of stories showcasing the Allina Health vision in action. Articles with videos highlight patient care, employee and volunteer service, and collaborative solutions created for local health care challenges.

September 23, 2024

September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

[KARE11 News, September 21, 2024] As part of National Spinal Cord Injury awareness month, Jen Kelly, a Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute patient, sat down for an interview with KARE 11 News to talk about her recovery journey and the advances made in spinal cord injury treatment.

September 21, 2024

Baby Santiago helps Midwest Fetal Care Center highlight its 100th in utero fetoscopic spina bifida surgery

[KSTP TV, September 18, 2024] Three-month-old Santiago Portillo had his first surgery while he was still in his mother’s womb. It was the 100th surgery of its kind for the doctors at Midwest Fetal Center, a collaboration between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota.

September 18, 2024

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Double trouble for allergy sufferers

[WCCO-TV News, September 16, 2024] An Allina Health allergist explains the two factors making fall allergies more severe than usual for some allergy sufferers.

September 16, 2024

Free exercise classes for people with Parkinson’s disease

[WCCO-TV News, September 16, 2024] Courage Kenny is offering free classes for people with Parkinson’s disease. An Allina Health physical therapist is working hard to make sure people know about the classes and why they are so beneficial.

September 16, 2024

Wheelchair football tournament comes to Minnesota

[KMSP-TV, September 15, 2024] Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute and Move United hosted a USA Wheelchair Football League Tournament in Blaine.

September 15, 2024

Is it time to change how we talk to kids about substance abuse?

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 13, 2024] Allina Health received a $500,000 grant to combat substance abuse among children. Sydney Hobart is leading the team working on this program, and she explains how it will be different from past programs.

September 13, 2024

Warmer fall temperatures may bring bad news for allergy sufferers

[Axios Twin Cities, September 13, 2024] Autumns are getting warmer in Minnesota, according to Axios Twin Cities. The higher temperatures mean allergy sufferers will have to deal with their symptoms longer than usual. Allina Health allergist Pramod Kelkar, MD shares some solutions to help them cope.

September 13, 2024

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Season of change continues with garden harvest at Center for Mental Health & Addiction

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 12, 2024] When employees moved into the new Center for Mental Health & Addiction on the Mercy Hospital—Unity Campus this May, Kaite Anschutz surprised her team with a plot in a nearby community garden.

September 12, 2024

How Allina Health gives every employee a well-being assist

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 11, 2024] A live person with fast, accurate answers to important health and well-being questions. Now that’s a perk — available to every Allina Health employee and their families.

September 11, 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.

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.

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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

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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

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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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