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Summer is here, and it’s time to think about protecting your skin. Alexander Stark, MD, a surgical oncologist with Allina Health Cancer Institute, shares tips on WCCO Radio to help lower your risk of melanoma: https://bit.ly/4fZ0bsS.
For the second year in a row, orthopedic surgeon Bishoy Gad, MD, and Allina Health Orthopedics welcomed Wayzata High School students to Allina Health WestHealth Surgical Center for a hands-on look at careers in orthopedics. Students explored robotic surgical equipment, practiced suturing and learned firsthand what it takes to care for joints, bones and ligaments. Events like these help build early interest in healthcare careers while strengthening our commitment to education, mentorship and community partnership. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QbCoeP.
As our sites celebrated Hospital Week and All Together Better Month through employee and volunteer events, we're grateful for the many teams that ensure we can provide best-in-class care to our communities. From our engineers and environmental services colleagues to laboratory services, spiritual care, administrative support staff and many more, thank you for being an important part of what makes us All Together Better.
Our new brand campaign, Built for What’s Next, reflects what people need from healthcare today: expert care that’s connected, close to home, and ready for whatever comes next. Across Allina Health, we’re continuing to invest in leading expertise, stronger connections across care, and the future of healthcare in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin — so patients can move forward with confidence, wherever life takes them. See our new look and TV spot, and look for us across the Twin Cities: https://bit.ly/49najrt
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We believe mental health is just as important as physical health. This month, we’re encouraging our community to check in—with yourself, with loved ones, and with the resources that support your well being. Small steps make a real difference: • Take a moment to breathe • Reach out when you need support • Prioritize rest and connection You’re not alone. Your health matters, and help is always within reach. Let’s normalize talking about mental health and show up for each other. Make space for wellness—today and every day. https://account.allinahealth.org/servicelines/826
We were proud to sponsor the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance Conference on April 24. More than 300 professionals joined us for this full-day event focused on advancing care, research, and collaboration in brain injury rehabilitation. Thank you to our Courage Kenny Research team for presenting: Still Reading, Reading Differently: Understanding Changes in Reading Habits After TBI • Katy H. O'Brien, PhD, CCC-SLP • Senior Scientific Advisor, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Allina Health • Natalie V. Covington, PhD, CCC-SLP • Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities • Natalie Becker, MS, CCC-SLP • Speech-Language Pathologist, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Allina Health
📣Why Build Your Career at Allina Health? When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job — you’re stepping into a community that invests in your whole well‑being. Choose from several medical plan options so you can find the coverage that fits your life. Our plans are built to help you understand and manage your physical health, prevent illness, and stay well. We devote extraordinary resources to help you thrive in your career — with learning opportunities, support, and a culture that values your voice and expertise. You’ll have access to: 1. Well‑being navigation 2. Online tools and apps 3. Classes, programs, and lifestyle coaching 4. Flexible Health Coverage
Looking for a meaningful way to give back? We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities that make a real difference in our hospitals, clinics, and communities. Whether you enjoy supporting patients and families, helping in specialty programs, or contributing behind the scenes, there’s a place for you to shine. Volunteers learn new skills, meet incredible people, and help create a healthier, more connected community. Interested in joining us? Get Started! https://bit.ly/3NVUKz
We were proud to support Rock from the Heart this past weekend, an event focused on advancing awareness and education around aortic health. Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute specialists led evidence‑based educational sessions and then had the opportunity attend a community concert supporting the organization’s mission. Learn more about Rock from the Heart: https://bit.ly/4cCjNkV.
Alina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute was the first in the Upper Midwest to successfully implant the OmniaSecure defibrillation lead at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. This newly FDA‑approved device is thinner and more flexible than older leads and is expected to improve outcomes for people living with implantable defibrillators by lowering the risk of vein blockage and tricuspid valve issues. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing device therapy and was made possible through our work with Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF). MHIF was the lead-enroller in the clinical trial that provided safety and efficacy data for FDA approval of the device and also among the first sites to enroll patients in the global trials. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bqmEwT
