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.

Understanding measles and how it spreads

[WCCO-TV News, April 22, 2025] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 800 confirmed cases of measles across 25 states. Two cases are in Minnesota. WCCO-TV interviewed Allina Health pediatrician Eric Barth, MD to help explain what the highly contagious disease is and how it spreads.


[Allina Health Newsroom, April 22, 2025] Learn about Brad’s inspiration for creating IT delivery solutions that are good for Allina Health, its neighborhoods and the environment.
April 22, 2025
[Allina Health Newsroom, April 18, 2025] Allina Health has nearly 3,500 volunteers who donated close to 168,000 hours last year. This contribution of time is valued at more than $5,600,000.
April 18, 2025
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[The Hub Podcast, April 17, 2025] Monte Johnson, MD, the vice president of Medical Affairs at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, joined the Hub Podcast to discuss all the great things happening at St. Francis.
April 17, 2025
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[KSTP-TV News, April 16, 2025] KSTP-TV interviews Allina Health allergist Pramod Kelkar, MD to learn more about pollen, how it triggers allergy symptoms and how to get relief from those symptoms.
April 16, 2025
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[KMSP Fox 9 News, April 15, 2025] A sports medicine physician with Allina Health Orthopedics explains the importance of choosing the correct shoes for outdoor exercise.
April 15, 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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Beginning April 28, 2025, Ridgeview and Allina Health Mental Health Services team will provide services for adolescents and adults aged 18 or over at Two Twelve Medical Center in Chaska.
April 16, 2025
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Allina Health and St. Francis Regional Medical Center, which is jointly owned by Allina Health, HealthPartners Park Nicollet and Essentia Health, are grateful for the partnerships that have led to today’s groundbreaking of the Scott County Integrated Health Center.
April 16, 2025
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Allina Health now scheduling FREE skin cancer screenings for Melanoma Monday
April 15, 2025
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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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Tonsil stones: Understand symptoms, causes and at-home removal

Tonsil stones, deposits that form on your tonsils, are a nuisance that cause bad breath and swelling. Learn how to prevent and treat them at home.

Posted April 23, 2025

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Foods for brain health

The foods you eat play a big role in keeping your brain healthy. Get advice on the best foods to eat, and ones to avoid to, boost brain function.

Posted April 1, 2025

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Is green tea nature’s Ozempic?

While green tea is believed to aide weight loss, there is no short cut to success. Read evidence regarding use of green tea and Ozempic for weight loss.

Posted March 31, 2025
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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