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.

Heart-healthy eating tips from an Allina Health cardiologist

[WCCO-TV, February 16, 2026] A cardiologist with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute joined the WCCO-TV morning show to discuss heart healthy diets. Ian Hackett, MD, encouraged viewers to focus less on what they should avoid and more on adding foods that can support heart health. He recommends spending more time in the produce aisle to incorporate raw fruits and vegetables into meals and cooking with olive oil, instead of highly processed, refined oils. Watch his full interview below.

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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute hosts open house for fitness studio

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 26, 2025] Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute unveiled a new group fitness space on the second floor of its facility. This inclusive studio provides an option for people of varying abilities to participate in group fitness.
September 26, 2025
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New Allina Health provider emphasizes the importance of cancer prevention

[Faribault Daily News, September 26, 2025] Kathryn Schwalbe, DO, is a general surgeon at Allina Health proudly serving the community where she grew up.
September 26, 2025
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Allina Health cardiologist explains new high blood pressure guidelines

[WCCO-TV News, September 26, 2025] Retu Saxena, MD, a cardiologist with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, explains the new high blood pressure guidelines and how they can help decrease the risk for stroke and heart disease.
September 26, 2025
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High blood pressure impacts more than one billion people around the world

[Fox 9 News, September 24, 2025] The World Health Organization says many of the more than one billion people around the world who live with high blood pressure do not have it under control. Michael Miedema, MD, director of cardiovascular prevention with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, explains how high blood pressure can be silent and deadly.
September 24, 2025
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Understanding prostate cancer and the importance of screenings

[KARE 11 News, September 24, 2025] Badrinath Konety, MD, president of Allina Health Cancer Institute, explains the importance of prostate cancer screenings and shared decision making between doctors and patients.
September 24, 2025
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From life support to stroke warrior: Andover woman shares her journey of recovery

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 22, 2025] Mindy Tosel-Waddell, 55, was placed on comfort care with friends and family preparing for her death, when one day she opened her eyes and began talking to her doctor. Now she's sharing her story of living as a stroke warrior.
September 22, 2025
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Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute receives 2025 Catalyst Award

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 19, 2025] Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute has been honored with the Revenue Excellence Award at the 2025 Catalyst Awards, presented by Health Catalyst at the Health Catalyst Analytics Summit in Salt Lake City.
September 19, 2025
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18-year-old stroke survivor: ‘I felt trapped in my own body’

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 18, 2025] An AI stroke tool guided by expert care led to a quick diagnosis and recovery for a young stroke patient.
September 18, 2025
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Healing across borders: Allina Health care team members take part in transformative medical mission

[Allina Newsroom, September 15, 2025]
September 15, 2025
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A nurse ally in Carol’s cancer battle

[Allina Health Newsroom, September 11, 2025] When Carol started her cancer battle, she got an ally who was “always at the ready to take care of things.” Read about how Allina Health Cancer Institute oncology nurse navigators, like Jessica, support patients like Carol.
September 11, 2025

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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New Ulm Medical Center names Carisa Buegler as new president

Allina Health is pleased to share that Carisa Buegler has been named the new president of New Ulm Medical Center.
February 12, 2026
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New Ulm Medical Center offers several nursing, health care career scholarships

Scholarship applications are due by April 1, 2026
February 10, 2026
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Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation hosts national wheelchair basketball tournament

Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute hosts a National Wheelchair Basketball Association regional qualifier in Minnetonka Feb. 14–15.
February 09, 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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Cancer survivorship: Your journey begins the moment you’re diagnosed

Cancer survivorship starts at diagnosis, not after treatment. Learn about life during treatment, recovery, and survivorship care.

Posted February 9, 2026

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Caring for yourself when current events feel heavy

Feelings of stress and anxiety can affect both emotional and physical wellbeing. Get support with these strategies and techniques to bring calm to your life.

Posted February 5, 2026

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Be proactive to prevent falls

Falls aren’t inevitable with age. Learn why falls happen and get practical tips for home safety, balance and strength, footwear, and safer winter walking.

Posted February 2, 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