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.

A love of sewing helps provide comfort to cancer patients

[New Ulm Journal, November 16, 2024] Volunteers play such a vital role in helping Allina Health care teams provide exceptional care. Gwen Mack is one of those volunteers. Her good deeds have earned her the tile of Lemon Drop Lady! She donates lemon drop candies and homemade therapeutic corn bags to Allina Health Cancer Institute in New Ulm. Chemo can leave patients with cold hands and an uncomfortable taste and feeling in their mouths. The corn bags warm the hands, and the lemon drops help eliminate that yucky taste.

The Journal in New Ulm profiled Gwen and her mission to help others. Read the entire story here: Warm hands, hearts and lemon drops | News, Sports, Jobs - The Journal (nujournal.com).


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Photo of Gwen Mack<br /> Courtesy: Travis Rosenau
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November 06, 2024
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[KARE 11 News, November 02, 2024] The 40th Annual Courage Kenny Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, presented by Coloplast was held in Adren Hills, MN during the first weekend of November
November 02, 2024
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[WCCO-TV, October 31, 2024] Allison Golnik, MD, MPH, an integrative pediatrician with Allina Health Penny George Institute of Health and Healing, shares tips to help lower your sugar intake.
October 31, 2024
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[WCCO-TV, October 29, 2024] The Minnesota United teamed up with Allina Health to put the spotlight on the importance of prioritizing the mental health of athletes, especially when they are young.
October 29, 2024
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[Minnesota Public Radio, October 29, 2024] Amy Krie, MD, a medical oncologist with Allina Health Cancer Institute, joined Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) to discuss what could be driving the increase in the number of breast cancer cases in women under the age of 50.
October 29, 2024
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[Allina Newsroom, October 23, 2024] There’s morning sickness, and then there’s what Natalie Miles faced during her pregnancy. Learn how acupuncture helped Natalie soothe her symptoms and bring more joy to her pregnancy.
October 23, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, October 20, 2024] Our patient series, “My Allina Health Story,” earned the Emmy for health/medical content, besting competition from regional TV stations and syndicated programs produced in the Midwest.
October 20, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, October 15, 2024] Each fall, the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) recognizes outstanding work happening at Minnesota's hospitals and health systems. This year's MHA Volunteer of the Year is Allina Health’s Deb Buck of Owatonna.
October 15, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, October 15, 2024] You are what you eat — and what you eat can help you heal and feel your best. Integrative nutritionists at Allina Health Penny George Institute for Health and Healing use this approach to help patients make changes at a pace that fits their needs and lifestyle.
October 15, 2024
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[Fox 9, October 10, 2024] With the number of pertussis (whooping cough) and measles cases rising in Minnesota, FOX9 News interviewed Allina Health pediatrician Eric Barth, MD at the Allina Health Ramsey Clinic.
October 10, 2024

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Media contacts

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