Allina News

[KSTP-TV, August 18, 2010] With your kids heading back to school, do you know what they are eating when they are not at home? KSTP’s Megan Newquist chatted with Dr. Melissa Reinhardt from the Allina Medical Clinic in Farmington about some healthy food options for your kids at school. Watch the interview below or at [...]

[KSTP-TV, Aug. 4, 2010] Laparoscopic, or minimally invasive, surgical techniques are making all kinds of medical procedures quicker and safer for patients. Allina Medical Clinic – Shakopee surgeon Dr. Jayson Dock talked with KSTP-TV’s Megan Newquist about just what laparoscopic surgery is and how it’s being used. Watch the interview below.

[KSTP-TV, July 21, 2010] Managing chronic disease take special efforts by the patient and care givers. Dr. Rodney Christensen, Allina Medical Clinic Interim Chief Medical Officer, discussed chronic disease management with KSTP’s Megan Newquist in a live interview today. Watch the interview below.

[KSTP-TV, July 8, 2010] Fifty years after the introduction of the birth control pill, women have more choices than ever before when it comes to preventing pregnancies. Allina Medical Clinic-Shakopee OB/GYN Dr. Diana Gillman discussed those option with KSTP-TV’s Megan Newquist. Watch the interview below. // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ kstpVideoPlayerSyndicaster(1558023,0); [...]

[KSTP-TV, June 23, 2010] Dr. Jabin Krassin is an ophthalmologist at the Allina Medical Clinic in Hastings. He joined Cyndy Brucato on 5 Eyewitness News at 4:30 to discuss the problem of macular degeneration. Watch the interview below. Learn more about eye health and related services at Allina Medical Clinic here.

[KSTP-TV, May 26, 2010] A technology called Magnetic Source Imaging (MSI) is now helping doctors find the source of epileptic seizures. A partnership between Allina’s United Hospital, St. Paul, Minn., the Minnesota Epilepsy Group operates the only device of it’s type in Minnesota. Doctor Deanna Dickens is the Minnesota Epilepsy Group director of the MSI [...]

[KSTP-TV, May 12, 2010] Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. As part of National Stroke Awareness month, Dr. Diane Chappuis, director of stroke rehabilitation at Allina’s Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, explains how to recognize the symptoms and how to prevent the condition. For more information, click here. Watch the [...]

[KSTP-TV, April 28, 2010] Four weeks to the day after Minneapolis Heart Institute cardiac surgeons at Allina’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital transplanted a new heart for her, Keilee Miller was on KSTP urging people to register to be organ donors. KSTP anchor Megan Newquist interviewed Miller and surgeon Nader Moazami, a member of Miller’s transplant team, [...]

[KSTP-TV, April 14, 2010] Varicose veins can appear in one out of two people over the age of 50, but there is a treatment available. Dr. Wendy Bongers from the Allina Medical Clinic – Farmington talked with KSTP-TV’s Megan Newquist about sclerotherapy. Watch the interview below and see more at kstp.com. Learn more about varicose [...]

[KSTP-TV, April 7, 2010] With the return of warm weather, comes the increased threat of Lyme disease. Doctor Wendy Slattery, infection control specialist at Allina Medical Clinic in Coon Rapids, explains the condition and ways to prevent exposure to ticks. Watch the interview below. Click here for more information on Lyme disease.

[KSTP-TV, March 31, 2010] It’s never too early to start thinking about your healthcare game plan for your later years, according Sandy Schellinger, the palliative care director at Allina Home and Community Services. She says, advanced care planning, should be something people of all ages should consider. Learn more about Advanced Care Planning at allina.com/acp. [...]

[KSTP-TV, March 17, 2010] Bariatric surgery can help the morbidly obese lose weight, but it’s not a quick fix, and there are risks. Doctor Laura July is a bariatric surgeon with Allina Hospitals and Clinics. She described candidates for the surgery, the different kinds of bariatric procedures (allina.com/weightlosssurgery) and more when she sat down with [...]

[KSTP-TV, March 11, 2010] How many times have you woken up in the morning and wished for more sleep? Dr. Michael Schmitz, who runs the Insomnia and Behavior Sleep Medicine Program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s Sleep Center, joins 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS for an in-studio interview with anchor Megan Newquist to talk about this topic and [...]

[KSTP-TV, March 3, 2010] There is a debate in the medical community over whether children should be given antibiotics if they get an ear infection. There is some concern it can do more harm than good. Dr. Eric Barth, a pediatrician with Allina Medical Clinic in Ramsey, spoke to Megan Newquist about the controversy. Watch [...]

[KSTP-TV, Feb. 18, 2010] Before Shirley Billingmeyer underwent her final round of chemotherapy at Abbott Northwestern Hospital her daughter spent time brushing her mother’s hair. Even after six rounds of treatment, Billingmeyer retained the hair on her scalp, a fact she attributes to experimental headwear. “My hair is all there. It definitely works,” Billingmeyer said. [...]

[KSTP-TV, Feb. 17, 2010] Studies have shown patients with diabetes have a greater risk of suffering from depression. Sometimes it’s a challenge to correctly diagnose depression for people with diabetes. Dr. Alan Steed, a psychologist with Allina Medical Clinic, talked about the issue with KSPT-TV’s Megan Newquist. Watch the interview below and see more at [...]

[KSTP-TV, Feb. 3, 2010] A new report from the Minnesota Department of Health says the number of new HIV cases rose 13 percent in 2009, climbing to a 17-year high. HIV is an infection that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. Doctor Frank Rhame from the Allina Medical Clinic-The Doctors Uptown talked with 5 EYEWITNESS [...]

[KSTP-TV, Jan. 20, 2010] Minnesotans are showing just how generous they are when it comes to the Haiti relief effort. The Minneapolis-based American Refugee Committee has collected supplies and donations from several Minnesota companies. Allina donated medical supplies. The Mosaic Company, Mortenson Construction and other local businesses have also given money, food and tents. Watch [...]

[KMSP TV, KARE11 TV, WCCO TV, KSTP TV, WCCO Radio, Jan. 6, 2009] Frightened but in control, nine year old Sydney Gifford knew what to do when her mother, Laura, was felled by a seizure a month after brain surgery to remove a tumor. She called 911 and with the help of Allina Medical Transportation [...]

[KARE-TV & KSTP-TV, Dec. 18, 2009] The holiday message spread to folks in St. Paul on Friday, where United Hospital staffers brought the holiday spirit to patients who may have to spend it here. They took part in the annual Lab-Bi-Dazzle, a Christmas parade through United’s hallways. See the story at kare11.com or watch below.

[WCCO-TV, Nov. 2, 2009] United Hospital helped one of its volunteers celebrate a very special birthday Monday — one that was a century in the making. Dorothy Schadegg, a long time volunteer at the hospital, just turned 100. Read the story at wcco.com or watch the video below.

[KSTP-TV, Oct. 15, 2009] A Minneapolis eye surgeon is giving military men and women a $5,000 laser vision correction for free. It’s a gift some say could save lives. Doctor Neal Sher has helped more than 250 members of the military see better. He donates the work and Allina’s Phillips Eye Institute donates the space. [...]

[KSTP-TV, Sept. 25, 2009] Not only can taking your vitamins in the morning keep you healthy, now it may prevent you from getting the H1N1 Virus. According to some doctors, Vitamin D has the potential to block the virus from our systems. “Vitamin D is a potent regulator of the immune system,” said Dr. Gregory [...]

[KMSP-TV & KSTP-TV, Aug. 26, 2009] Minnesota health officials say they are ready to take on a difficult flu season , including seasonal flu and H1N1 flu, but they don’t know how bad it will be. State health officials said flu cases will depend on how well the vaccine for ordinary seasonal flu matches the [...]