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.

Why sleep is so important to your heart health

[WCCO Radio, April 05, 2026] An extra 11 minutes of sleep a day can improve heart health, according to a study recently published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Getting that additional sleep, however, may not be as easy as it sounds.

Andrew Stiehm, MD, a sleep medicine specialist with Allina Health, was interviewed on WCCO Radio to discuss the importance of sleep, how it affects overall health and tips for starting the journey to better sleep. Listen to the interview below. (Fast-forward eight minutes to hear Dr. Stiehm’s interview.)

Therapy dog provides calming presence for Allina Health EMS

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 19, 2023] Therapy dog provides calming presence for Allina Health EMS team
September 19, 2023

Stroke recovery helps woman find path to health, career and purpose

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 18, 2023] Stroke recovery helps woman find path to health, career and purpose
September 18, 2023

Allina Health celebrates the future of Abbott Northwestern Hospital

[KSTP, September 14, 2023] Allina Health celebrates the future of Abbott Northwestern Hospital
September 14, 2023

Aaron Rodgers' injury raises questions about the safety of turf fields

[WCCO-TV, September 13, 2023] Aaron Rodgers' injury raises questions about the safety of turf fields
September 13, 2023

Allina Health Owatonna Hospital’s Mental Health Unit receives generous gift

[Owatonna People's Press, September 12, 2023] Allina Health Owatonna Hospital’s Mental Health Unit receives generous gift
September 12, 2023

What is fetal surgery?

[Huffington Post, September 11, 2023] What is fetal surgery?
September 11, 2023

Courage Kenny employee featured at MNUFC game

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 10, 2023] Courage Kenny employee featured at MNUFC game
September 10, 2023

Bringing services where they are needed: increasing dental care access in Buffalo

[Allina Newsroom, September 07, 2023] Bringing services where they are needed: increasing dental care access in Buffalo
September 07, 2023

Allina Health chief security officer on panel of cybersecurity experts

[Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, August 30, 2023] Allina Health chief security officer on panel of cybersecurity experts
August 30, 2023

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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Winona Health and Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute announce partnership to expand access to heart care in southeast Minnesota

Winona Health and Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute are pleased to announce a new partnership that brings leading cardiovascular expertise to Winona and surrounding communities.
April 09, 2026
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Allina Health Buffalo Hospital expands its robotic surgical systems, bringing greater precision to many surgeries

Now patients can benefit from physicians trained on the da Vinci Xi system without having to travel to metro hospitals.
February 23, 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
Senior Communications Consultant
erika.rasmussen@allina.com
Voice/text: 708-214-8464