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 shares All Together Better Magazine, fall 2025 edition

[Allina Newsroom, December 11, 2025] All Together Better Magazine is our quarterly collection of stories showcasing the Allina Health vision. Articles and videos highlight patient care, volunteer service and collaborative solutions to local health care challenges.

In this edition:

Discover a program that’s creating career paths for neighbors near the Abbott Northwestern Hospital campus revitalization project.
Meet a Minneapolis woman whose willingness to join a clinical trial for triple-negative breast cancer led to what her doctor calls “the best possible outcome.”
Tag along with a volunteer to see how Allina Health supports people who give the gift of time.

Read the magazine and share what inspires you with family and friends.

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How daylight saving impacts your sleep

[Fox 9 News, October 28, 2025] Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 2! That means you will be setting those clocks back an hour. Andrew Stiehm, MD, a sleep medicine physician with Allina Health, explains how the time change impacts your health.

October 28, 2025

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Do not forget about your lungs

[WCCO-TV News, October 20, 2025] Jesse Miller, MD, a pulmonologist with Allina Health explains why smoke from fires hundreds of miles away causes so many problems for your lungs.

October 20, 2025

“The best birthday present I never expected”: Jennifer’s stroke survival story at Allina Health Mercy Hospital

[Allina Newsroom, October 16, 2025] Just hours into her 52nd birthday, Jennifer of Coon Rapids woke up to a life-changing emergency — and a powerful reminder of how expert care can turn a crisis into a second chance.

October 16, 2025

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Addressing the fears: Allina Health oncologist discusses breast cancer screenings

[WCCO Radio, October 15, 2025] As a breast cancer survivor and oncologist with Allina Health Cancer Institute, Karen Hendershott, MD, talks about fears that may keep women from important breast cancer screenings.

October 15, 2025

Allina Health Coon Rapids Clinic opens new pharmacy for added patient convenience

[Allina Health Newsroom, October 14, 2025] For Kris Heckmann, the opening of Allina Health’s new pharmacy in Coon Rapids (9055 Springbrook Dr) is more than just a shorter drive—it’s a meaningful improvement in everyday care.

October 14, 2025

Allina Health nurse helps save a life on Eden Prairie pickleball court

[WCCO-TV News, October 06, 2025] A nurse with St. Francis Regional Medical Center jumped into action when a player collapse on a pickleball court in Eden Prairie.

October 06, 2025

Courage Kenny athlete completes Twin Cities Marathon

[Fox 9 News, October 05, 2025] For the first time, the organizers for the Twin Cities Marathon allowed all mobility devices on the course. Joe Dailey, who participates in the Courage Kenny’s adaptive cycling program, completed the course with his hand cycle and raised awareness about inclusivity in sports and raising money in support of finding a cure for paralysis.

October 05, 2025

Life saved: The work of Allina Health Heart Safe Communities pays off in Hastings

[WCCO-TV, October 02, 2025] Allina Health’s Heart Safe Communities helps place AEDs throughout Minnesota. The team also trains community members to use the devices. That work paid off in Hastings when an AED was used to save a man’s life.

October 02, 2025

New mom Milanda finds joy after breast cancer

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 30, 2025] When Milanda began to experience pain while breastfeeding her newborn son, she thought it might be a problem with a milk duct. It was much more serious. Just six months after giving birth, Milanda was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease.

September 30, 2025

Clinical trial earns Nikka "a win" in breast cancer battle

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 29, 2025] Triple-negative breast cancer is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, and treatment can be intense. Nikka’s case was made even more challenging because she had previously experienced heart failure, one of the risks with chemotherapy. Nikka was enrolled in the SCARLET clinical trial, which used de-escalated chemotherapy coupled with immunotherapy to treat her breast cancer.

September 29, 2025

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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 EMT honored with national Red Cross Award

The American Red Cross honors an Allina Health EMT for the quick decision that helped save a life.

December 05, 2025

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Allina Health Faribault Medical Center re-designated as Acute Stroke Ready Hospital

Allina Health Faribault Medical Center has once again received the designation of Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), as part of their Minnesota Stroke System.

November 24, 2025

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation earn international recognition for cardiovascular research excellence

November 20, 2025

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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Histotripsy: A revolutionary non-invasive treatment for liver cancer

Learn about a breakthrough cancer treatment for liver tumors, available in Minneapolis - a non-invasive therapy using focused ultrasound to destroy tumors.

Posted November 25, 2025

The truth about menopause: Debunking 9 myths

Menopause doesn’t have to be a mystery. Empower yourself with the truth about this life stage and the impact on your health.

Posted November 17, 2025

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6 signs a child is experiencing emotional distress

It can be difficult to tell typical behavior from signs of mental distress in children. Get expert advice on supporting mental health and when to seek help from a primary care provider.

Posted November 13, 2025

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Our media team is staffed by former reporters and producers. Reach out for help connecting to subject matter experts for your time-sensitive questions.

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