Allina Health

We are proud to announce that Abbott Northwestern Hospital has been honored with the NRC Health Consumer Loyalty Award! This prestigious recognition highlights their unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and loyalty. Congratulations to the entire team for their dedication and excellence in healthcare. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eItcFL

We are proud to congratulate Minda Garcia, Vice President of the Customer Experience Center at Allina Health, on being recognized as one of the Notable Hispanic Leaders. With over 20 years of dedicated service, Minda has significantly enhanced patient access and fostered health equity. Her leadership has streamlined operations and nurtured the growth of our team members. We’re proud to celebrate her achievements and contributions to our community.!

We are pleased to share highlights from our recent Cardiovascular Evening Symposiums in Brainerd and Dellwood. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of these events. We invite you to join us for the upcoming symposiums on October 9th in Mendota Heights, October 24th in Eden Prairie and October 28th in Lakeville. These events offer valuable insights and networking opportunities for healthcare professionals. Register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3TUMiAn

Congratulations to Dr. Edwin Bogonko!?Dr. Bogonko, a Kenyan-American physician, has made history as the first African immigrant to become President of the Minnesota Medical Association. We look forward to the positive impact he will make during his term.

We are thrilled to share that Allina Health has been recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association for our achievements in innovation, advocacy and leadership. This award highlights our dedication to exceptional care, community health advancement and sustainability through our Climate Action Plan. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible teams for their outstanding efforts! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eI339O

On September 28, 2024, the community came together at Minnehaha Park for the annual NAMIWalks Minnesota 5K. This inspiring event raised awareness about mental illnesses and celebrated hope. We proudly supported NAMI Minnesota’s mission to provide crucial education, support and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illnesses. Together, we walked for a brighter, healthier future.

We are proud to be nationally recognized by the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke quality achievement awards. This honor underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch stroke care, ensuring our patients receive the best possible treatment to save lives and reduce disability. Learn more: https://bit.ly/480p2H7

Milestone alert! The neurointerventional radiology team at the Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute led by Drs. Yasha Kayan, Alexander Copelan and Josser Delgado has treated 4,000 aneurysms at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. That represents 4,000 patient lives – and many more lives of family and friends – changed for the better. “We’re honored that so many patients have trusted us with their care,” says Dr. Kayan. “This enables us to maintain high-quality care not found anywhere else in our region, gives us access to the latest technologies and gives us the opportunity to learn through clinical research. All of this translates to better outcomes for our patients."

Allina Health Mental Health and Addiction Services was proud to sponsor the Walk for Recovery supporting Minnesota Recovery Connection. This essential community event brought us together to model hope and break the stigma of addiction. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and supported this cause. Your involvement is truly inspiring and makes a significant impact in our community.

Happy APP Week! This week, we’re celebrating our advanced practice providers — team members certified to diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, perform clinical work and do research. We’re grateful for these members of our team and the care and compassion they provide to our patients.