Allina Health Newsroom

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.

Breast cancer awareness starts with knowing your body

[Allina Health Newsroom, October 20, 2026] Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that accounts for about 15% of all breast cancer diagnoses.

Gina Bello was 33 when doctors diagnosed her with triple-negative breast cancer, several years younger than the recommended age for routine mammograms. Fortunately, she trusted what her body was telling her and sought care when she discovered a lump.

She joined Bronagh Murphy, MD, a breast oncologist with the Allina Health Cancer Institute, for an interview on KARE 11 to raise awareness about triple-negative breast cancer and encourage women to know their breasts and pay attention to changes.

Watch their interview below, and learn more about Allina Health's mobile mammography program. 

Navigating a family spring break staycation

[WCCO, March 26, 2024] Not everyone is able to hop on a plane for spring break, but you can still create meaningful memories with your family.
March 26, 2024

Allina Health shares All Together Better magazine, winter 2024 edition

[Allina Health Newsroom, March 22, 2024] Allina Health is pleased to share this edition of All Together Better magazine which highlights some of the organization's bright spots from the first quarter of 2024.
March 22, 2024

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

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 Faribault Medical Center recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer

Allina Health Faribault Medical Center has been recognized as a top performer in the 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient®.
October 12, 2026
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Allina Health Cancer Institute expands services to Edina

Patients can now get specialized care close to home.
September 22, 2026
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Allina Health responds to SEIU strike notices

Caring for our patients and care team members is Allina Health's top priority. We are disappointed that two SEIU-represented groups have chosen to strike.
September 10, 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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Seven ways to fight cancer from the kitchen

Healthy eating can help lower your risk of cancer. Try these seven simple tips to eat better and maintain a healthy weight.

Posted October 22, 2026

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The ultimate guide to pink eye

Learn about pink eye symptoms, treatment and common myths —including the differences between bacterial, viral and allergic pink eye—and when to get care.

Posted October 19, 2026

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Health benefits of goblin mode: Why doing less can be good for your well-being

Discover the health benefits of goblin mode, including reduced stress, better sleep, improved mood and burnout prevention. Learn when downtime helps and when it may be too much.

Posted October 14, 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.

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