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.

Are movie depictions of heart attacks making it harder for patients to recognize their own heart troubles?

[WCCO Radio, September 08, 2024] Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute researchers analyzed how the film industry portrays heart attacks on screen. They found moviemakers are contributing to misconceptions by missing the mark on representation.

Senior cardiologist Retu Saxena, MD and Kirsten Shaw, MD, a cardiology fellow, joined WCCO Radio’s Sunday Health Hour to dispel the myths and misconceptions about heart attacks.


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[KARE11 News, August 13, 2024]   Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy tore his meniscus during a preseason game. Allina Health orthopedic surgeon Ryan Fader, MD explains what a meniscus is and how long it takes to recover from a surgery to repair it.
August 13, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, August 12, 2024]   Guided by Allina Health leadership and fueled by generous philanthropic support, a new era of care is underway at the Center for Mental Health & Addiction at Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus in Fridley.
August 12, 2024
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[KSTP-TV News, August 09, 2024]   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Neffy, a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis. Allina Health allergist Dr. Pramod Kelkar explained why it could be a game changer.
August 09, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, August 06, 2024]   In honor of Disability Pride Month, Allina Health’s Ability Employee Resource Group (ERG) invited three Paralympic medalists to participate in a virtual Paralympic Panel to give insight into competing at such a high level and to discuss how the health care system can better serve people with disabilities.
August 06, 2024
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[WCCO Radio, August 02, 2024]   WCCO Radio interviewed an Allina Health employee after learning she is the mother of an Olympian. Mary Thompson-Mielke is the mother of Olympian Jordan Thompson who competes in volleyball for Team USA.
August 02, 2024
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[Minnesota Public Radio, July 31, 2024]   U.S. Paralympian, and former Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute athlete, Chuck Aoki shares his journey of becoming an elite athlete and also helping to increase the visibility of athletes with disabilities.
July 31, 2024
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[KARE11 News, July 29, 2024]   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of a blood test to screen for colon cancer. KARE 11 News interviewed Joleen Hubbard, MD about this development.
July 29, 2024
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[KMSP Fox 9 News, July 29, 2024]  
July 29, 2024
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[WCCO News, July 24, 2024]   Allina Health dermatologist Elizabeth Farhat, MD explains what swimmer's itch is, what causes it and how to treat it.
July 24, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, July 24, 2024]   Allina Health and Minnesota United (MNUFC) teamed up to host a blood drive at Allianz Field in St. Paul to help raise awareness about the increased need for donors during the summer months.
July 24, 2024

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Allina Health news media contacts

Jennifer Steingas
Manager Public and Media Relations
jennifer.steingas@allina.com
Voice/Text: 612-388-1895

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