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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.

Community gets a preview of the Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center

[KSTP-TV News, July 10, 2026] Just weeks before the grand opening of the Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center, KSTP-TV toured the state-of-the-art facility, giving the community an early look at how the new building will help Abbott Northwestern Hospital deliver exceptional care for years to come. The Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center will be open to patients in late August.


New Ulm Medical Center receives award

[New Ulm Journal, May 27, 2023] The Allina Health New Ulm Medical Center has received an award for work educating local students in healthcare careers.
May 27, 2023

A stroke survivor is using art to heal

[KSTP-TV News, May 26, 2023] In September 2019, Jeannie Bridgeman, a 58-year-old mother of three, suffered a stroke that triggered aphasia — an inability to comprehend or formulate language.
May 26, 2023

Air quality alert in effect for southern Minnesota, Twin Cities

[WCCO Radio, May 24, 2023] Air quality alert in effect for southern Minnesota, Twin Cities
May 24, 2023

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

[WCCO-TV News, May 23, 2023] With more than 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer.
May 23, 2023

Chronic pain more pervasive than diabetes, depression, high blood pressure

[WCCO Radio, May 21, 2023] Chronic pain more pervasive than diabetes, depression, high blood pressure
May 21, 2023

May is National Blood Pressure Month

[WCCO-TV News, May 19, 2023] High blood pressure affects one in three Americans — and it's the third leading cause of death in the U.S.
May 19, 2023

Smoky skies prompt an air quality alert for all of Minnesota

[Fox 9 News, May 18, 2023] An air quality alert has been issued for the entire state of Minnesota Thursday due to airborne smoke from wildfires in western Canada.
May 18, 2023

"I knew the healing power of art": Stroke victim creates in order to express herself, heal

[WCCO-TV News, May 17, 2023] "I knew the healing power of art": Stroke victim creates in order to express herself, heal
May 17, 2023

Allina's Faribault cancer center now open

[Faribault Daily News, May 10, 2023] Allina's Faribault cancer center now open
May 10, 2023

The Mother Baby Center on Mother's Day

[KSTP-TV News, May 10, 2023] Allina Health's Dr. Cassie Bigelow, a maternal fetal medicine specialist, and Dr. Christina Miller, a NICU specialist at Children's Minnesota, talk about The Mother BabyCenter as Mother's Day approaches.
May 10, 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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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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Save your breath: What to know about air quality alerts and AQI

Air quality alert in your area? Learn what AQI means, who’s at risk, symptoms to watch for and how to stay safe during poor air quality conditions.

Posted July 16, 2026

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How to spot dehydration symptoms in kids

Dehydration can happen quickly in kids, especially during summer activities. Learn the early warning signs and simple ways to help your child stay safe, healthy and hydrated in the heat.

Posted July 6, 2026

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Top 10 sunscreen questions answered

Confused about sunscreen? Get answers to common sunscreen questions, including SPF, kids' sunscreen and year-round sun protection tips to help prevent skin damage.

Posted June 25, 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