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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.


Putting the spotlight on power soccer

[KARE 11, March 20, 2024] Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute held a power soccer clinic to give the community a closer look at all of the phone. KARE 11 filmed part of it.
March 20, 2024

Salad, soccer and success: Teens serve up new food at Allianz Field

[Allina Health Newsroom, March 19, 2024] Every time the Minnesota United (MNUFC) take the field at Allianz Field this season, it’s a win for one group of teens and their mission to increase exposure and access to healthy food.
March 19, 2024

An Allina Health psychologist discusses girls and social media skin care routines

[Fox 9 News, March 19, 2024] Sarah Paper, LP, PsyD, an Allina Health psychologist, says girls indulging in skin care routines they see on social media could be considered self-care, but it can also morph into prioritizing physical beauty and financial status at an early age. She discussed the topic on FOX9 News.
March 19, 2024

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

[WCCO Radio, March 17, 2024] March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Joleen Hubbard, MD, an oncologist with Allina Health Cancer Institute, joined WCCO radio to answer some questions about the disease.
March 17, 2024

NICU patient grows up to become a NICU nurse

[KMSP Fox9, March 13, 2024] Nearly three decades ago, Sammy Warwick was a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patient at Children’s Minnesota’s Minneapolis Hospital.
March 13, 2024

What is an iron lung?

[WCCO Radio, March 13, 2024] After the death of a man who spent more than 70 years using an iron lung made headlines, people wanted to know more about the machine. WCCO radio host Henry Lake reached out to Dr. Laurel Stephenson to learn the history of the iron lung.
March 13, 2024

People are feeling seasonal allergies earlier than usual

[KSTP-TV News, March 13, 2024] This year’s mild winter has people feeling seasonal allergies earlier than normal. Allina Health allergist Pramod Kelkar, MD shared tips to help people keep those allergies in check.
March 13, 2024

Daylight saving time and the impact on sleep

[KSTP, March 08, 2024] Adjusting the clocks causes many people anxiety as they try to calculate how much sleep they’ve gained or lost because of daylight saving time. Allina Health psychologist and sleep specialist Daniel Kessler, PsyD, LP spoke KSTP-TV about this issue.
March 08, 2024

Allina Health employee's work highlights the importance of community connection

[New Ulm Journal, March 06, 2024] As the Community Benefit and Engagement Lead at New Ulm Medical Center, Jen Maurer has an incredible connection to the community. A local paper highlighted her work and its impact.
March 06, 2024

Never too early to start planning for pregnancy

[WCCO-TV News, March 06, 2024] If you know you want to become a parent, it’s never too early to start planning for pregnancy, according to Rachel Pilliod, MD an OB/GYN with Minnesota Perinatal Physicians and The Mother Baby Center.
March 06, 2024

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 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
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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
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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
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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

 A woman fanning herself to manage a hot flash, a common symptom of perimenopause and menopause often treated with hormone therapy.

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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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
Voice/Text: 612-388-1895

Erika Rasmussen
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