Archives for September 2017

[KSTP TV, September 30, 2017]   If when you think of midwives you think of home births, then it's time to revise your thinking. Midwives are now part of hospital births much more often than at home.
September 30, 2017
[Gears of Biz, September 27, 2017]   Significant improvements in communication between providers and patients surrounding gestational weight gain during prenatal care were found using a new combination of education and a tracking tool in a study by the Mother Baby clinical service line of Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota. “Because weight may be a sensitive issue, many providers are uncomfortable talking about it.
September 29, 2017
[New Ulm Journal, September 26, 2017]   The New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC) was named the 2017 Business of the Year Monday morning. The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce surprised NUMC staff Monday when representatives of the Chamber dropped by to announce the award.
September 26, 2017
[KSTP TV, September 23, 2017]   More than 925 people filled the ballroom at the Minneapolis Hilton for the Starry Night gala to support mental health and addiction programs at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Meteorologist Ken Barlow was the evening's emcee, and KSTP-TV was there.
September 23, 2017
[KARE 11, September 22, 2017]   A high school football team was forced to cancel a game after several teams members came down with impetigo. KARE 11 News talked with Allina Health dermatologist , Dr. Tyler Conway , about what impetigo is and how it's treated.
September 22, 2017
[WCCO-TV, September 21, 2017]   When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, many of us are struggling…and so are our kids. In the U.S., more than one-third of adults are considered obese – 36.5 percent to be exact.
September 21, 2017
[KARE 11, September 20, 2017]   Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Minnesota. But it can also be one of the most miserable times of year if you suffer from allergies.
September 21, 2017
[WCCO-TV, September 16, 2017]   Many allergy and cold symptoms are similar. So how can you tell the difference?
September 16, 2017
[MinnPost, September 15, 2017]   In the Twin Cities region, Minneapolis-based Allina Health and Bloomington-based HealthPartners are competing providers. But in the northwest corner of the metro, the two nonprofit health systems are working together in a unique partnership.
September 15, 2017
[KARE 11, September 13, 2017]   A new study has found a link between flu vaccines and pregnancy miscarriages. The study contradicts all previous similar studies.
September 13, 2017