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.)

Protect yourself from a traumatic spinal cord injury

[Allina Newsroom, August 30, 2023] Protect yourself from a traumatic spinal cord injury
August 30, 2023

Allina Health provides training to physical therapists and prosthetists from Ukraine

[Fox 9 News, August 29, 2023] Allina Health provides training to physical therapists and prosthetists from Ukraine
August 29, 2023

MNUFC Power Soccer team holds demonstrations outside Allianz Field

[KSTP, August 27, 2023] MNUFC Power Soccer team holds demonstrations outside Allianz Field
August 28, 2023

Preventing youth sports injuries

[WCCO-TV News, August 28, 2023] Preventing youth sports injuries
August 28, 2023

Minnesota mom meets Allina Health EMS team that helped save her life

[WCCO, August 26, 2023] Minnesota mom meets Allina Health EMS team that helped save her life
August 27, 2023

Recognizing and treating ADHD in students

[WCCO-TV, August 25, 2023] Recognizing and treating ADHD in students
August 25, 2023

Cambridge Medical Center’s garden adds a fresh surprise for food shelf visitors

[Allina Health Newsroom, August 24, 2023] Cambridge Medical Center’s garden adds a fresh surprise for food shelf visitors
August 24, 2023

Preparing children for the new school year

[KARE 11 News, August 22, 2023] Preparing children for the new school year
August 22, 2023

Courage Kenny helps level the playing field for people with disabilities

[WCCO, August 18, 2023] Courage Kenny helps level the playing field for people with disabilities
August 18, 2023

Allina Health, University of Minnesota announce Nursing Collaboratory

[Allina Health Newsroom, August 17, 2023] Allina Health, University of Minnesota announce Nursing Collaboratory
August 17, 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
Allina Health Buffalo Hospital exterior surgery entrance.

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