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.

Allina health expert discusses sunscreen options

[WCCO-TV News, May 22, 2026] It’s time to talk about sunscreen. It plays an important role in protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. Minnesota has the second-highest rate of melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — in the country.

Allina Health dermatologist Elizabeth Farhat, MD, appeared live on WCCO-TV to discuss sunscreen options. She explained the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens and who may benefit from each type.


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Allina Health care team members honored for lifesaving service in time of crisis

[Allina Health Newsroom, October 28, 2025] Allina Health EMS team members received the Champlin Police Lifesaving Award for their heroic response during a critical emergency on June 14, 2025.
October 28, 2025
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Allina Health makes gifts of time really count for volunteers

[Allina Newsroom, October 28, 2025] Volunteers want their time to be meaningful, and Allina Health has care team members working behind the scenes to make that happen. In this video, meet Cheryl Wright, RN, a patient care manager, and learn how she helps volunteers feel like part of the team.
October 28, 2025
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How daylight saving impacts your sleep

[Fox 9 News, October 28, 2025] Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 2! That means you will be setting those clocks back an hour. Andrew Stiehm, MD, a sleep medicine physician with Allina Health, explains how the time change impacts your health.
October 28, 2025
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Do not forget about your lungs

[WCCO-TV News, October 20, 2025] Jesse Miller, MD, a pulmonologist with Allina Health explains why smoke from fires hundreds of miles away causes so many problems for your lungs.
October 20, 2025
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“The best birthday present I never expected”: Jennifer’s stroke survival story at Allina Health Mercy Hospital

[Allina Newsroom, October 16, 2025] Just hours into her 52nd birthday, Jennifer of Coon Rapids woke up to a life-changing emergency — and a powerful reminder of how expert care can turn a crisis into a second chance.
October 16, 2025
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Addressing the fears: Allina Health oncologist discusses breast cancer screenings

[WCCO Radio, October 15, 2025] As a breast cancer survivor and oncologist with Allina Health Cancer Institute, Karen Hendershott, MD, talks about fears that may keep women from important breast cancer screenings.
October 15, 2025
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Allina Health Coon Rapids Clinic opens new pharmacy for added patient convenience

[Allina Health Newsroom, October 14, 2025] For Kris Heckmann, the opening of Allina Health’s new pharmacy in Coon Rapids (9055 Springbrook Dr) is more than just a shorter drive—it’s a meaningful improvement in everyday care.
October 14, 2025
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Allina Health nurse helps save a life on Eden Prairie pickleball court

[WCCO-TV News, October 06, 2025] A nurse with St. Francis Regional Medical Center jumped into action when a player collapse on a pickleball court in Eden Prairie.
October 06, 2025
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Courage Kenny athlete completes Twin Cities Marathon

[Fox 9 News, October 05, 2025] For the first time, the organizers for the Twin Cities Marathon allowed all mobility devices on the course. Joe Dailey, who participates in the Courage Kenny’s adaptive cycling program, completed the course with his hand cycle and raised awareness about inclusivity in sports and raising money in support of finding a cure for paralysis.
October 05, 2025
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Life saved: The work of Allina Health Heart Safe Communities pays off in Hastings

[WCCO-TV, October 02, 2025] Allina Health’s Heart Safe Communities helps place AEDs throughout Minnesota. The team also trains community members to use the devices. That work paid off in Hastings when an AED was used to save a man’s life.
October 02, 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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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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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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Powered by protein: Easy ways to fuel your day

Learn simple ways to meet your daily protein needs with our guide to protein-rich foods and snacks. Fuel your day and feel full longer with these easy tips.

Posted May 11, 2026

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Understanding perimenopause, menopause and hormone therapy

Learn what hormone therapy (HRT) is, who it is for, and how it helps relieve perimenopause and menopause symptoms using the lowest effective dose.

Posted May 7, 2026

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Understanding blood pressure: What your numbers mean

Understand blood pressure and what systolic and diastolic numbers mean. Learn what high BP readings signal for health risks and when to see a doctor.

Posted April 28, 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