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10/23/2026

Stepping up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Nearly 2,000 people came together at Mall of America for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.

Allina Health Cancer Institute joined survivors, thrivers, caregivers and loved ones to raise awareness and support breast cancer research and resources.

Thank you to everyone who walked and showed their support.

If you're due for a screening, schedule your mammogram today: https://bit.ly/4z2y175.

10/22/2026

Jeff G.'s dream was for him and his daughter, Emilee, to play on the same team one day.

Reality was even better. They became teammates and won a championship together!

Read their story to see how hard work, dedication and Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute helped make it happen: https://bit.ly/3W0ubwO.

10/21/2026

Do you know the signs of blood cancer?

Persistent fatigue, unexplained bruising and enlarged lymph nodes can sometimes be warning signs.

Learn what symptoms to watch for, when to talk with your primary care clinician and how treatments like immunotherapy and clinical trials are changing care: https://bit.ly/4yAU5ET.

Dr. Fiona He, a hematologist at Allina Health, shares what you need to know about blood cancer.

10/20/2026

Great partners. Great volunteers. Greater impact.

We're proud to have kicked off this new initiative with Minnesota United FC and The Sanneh Foundation, bringing our shared commitment to food access and community well-being to life.

10/19/2026

Meghan Holmes, 2026 Annual Volunteer Award

Meghan Holmes brings warmth and empathy to every volunteer role she takes on at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and the Vanderboom Simulation Center. Whether she’s supporting families, visiting heart patients or helping care teams practice through realistic patient simulations, Meghan reminds us that compassionate care starts by simply making sure someone feels seen and heard. Congratulations, Meghan, one of our 2026 Annual Volunteer Award recipients!

Stay tuned for more award recipient features!

Learn more about volunteering with Allina Health: https://bit.ly/4zMhc0q.

10/17/2026

Join us in celebrating more than 60 Allina Health physicians who have been named Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly! See who made the list: https://bit.ly/47WfL3l.

10/16/2026

As MNUFC 2's playoff journey begins, all of us at Allina Health are cheering for the squad and wishing them the best of luck.

Here are a few of our favorite 2026 moments together so far. Let's keep it going. ⚽🖤💙

10/15/2026

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Join Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute experts for a free, three-part virtual education series designed for people living with epilepsy and seizure disorders, their families and caregivers.

Attend one session or all three from wherever you are. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4zConbj.

10/14/2026

More than 100 patients have now received focused ultrasound at Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute – the first and only program of its kind in the Twin Cities.

AHBSI has also been named an INSIGHTEC InFocus Center of Excellence, one of only 10 worldwide. The recognition highlights our team’s expertise in providing this incision-free treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease.

Learn more about focused ultrasound at AHBSI: https://bit.ly/4hN3Yu8.

10/13/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the Allina Health Annual Volunteer Awards, honoring six exceptional volunteers whose compassion, integrity, excellence, and teamwork embody our core values. We were also honored to have Lisa present the awards and help recognize the remarkable impact these volunteers make across our organization.

Stay tuned as we spotlight each recipient in the coming weeks!

2026 Award Recipients:

Meghan Holmes - Heart Peer Visitor, Surgical Services & Patient Actor Volunteer - Abbott Northwestern Hospital & Simulation Center
Cathy Brown - Patient and Family Support Volunteer - Allina Health Hospice
Victoria Burdette - Aquatics & Fitness Volunteer - Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Stillwater
Tom Gordon - Volunteer Coach, Power Soccer - Courage Kenny Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Glenda & Wayne Bedard - Guest Services Volunteers - Mercy Hospital Unity Campus

To learn more about volunteering with Allina Health: ."http://bit.ly/46JCT5r.

12/07/2022

As we continue to see an increase in seasonal winter illnesses, we're also seeing extended wait times at our primary care clinics, urgent care centers and hospital emergency departments. If you plan to visit within two hours of closing time, please call ahead to confirm that you can be seen.