Happening now: the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy is discussing the Governor's health budget proposal (SF981), which includes critical funding for tobacco prevention & treatment. Tune in here: youtube.com/watch?v=jcqfBg… #mnleg #KeepLungsLoud

Allina Health and HealthPartners announced a five-year #partnership today implementing a value-based care model across both organizations with the goal of providing better access to care and lower premiums for more than a million members and patients. bit.ly/3e2RcFQ

Increased access to #telehealth is patient-centered care. Allowing patients to access telehealth from their own home setting without the need to travel removes a barrier to getting needed health care and enhances equity within our statewide system of care.

Our community #COVID19vaccine events make getting a vaccine accessible to people who need it most but who may face barriers. Last Saturday, CEO Penny Wheeler, MD administered vaccines to patients including Abbishukur, Kalin, & April at our S. Minneapolis community vaccine clinic.

If it feels like that past year has been one long crisis, you aren’t alone. Allina Health psychologist Dr. Sarah Paper talked with KSTP about “crisis fatigue” and how to cope.

Thank you to Allina Health and Brooklyn Park for hosting open COVID vaccine clinic this morning at the BP CAC !!!!! Shots in Arms, all about Shots in Arms. !!!! Brooklyn Park, MN Allina Health Hennepin County

Proud of the Minnesotans and Wisconsinites who responded to the #Census last year! An accurate count and representation = resources, funding, and support to all our communities!

Thank you to the City of Bloomington City Council for voting 4-2 to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products! @UglyMenthol #flavordanger #keeplungsloud

Allina Health is now offering #COVID19 vaccines to anyone 16 years and older—you don’t have to be a current patient at Allina Health. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 612-262-5533 or schedule online: bit.ly/2PvPch0

A long overdue step for lung health and wellness! We can *and should* #KeepLungsLoud by ending the sale of menthol cigarettes.

Congratulations City of Shoreview for voting to restrict the sale of all menthol-flavored tobacco products! 🥳 There are now 18 MN communities that have restricted all flavors, including menthol, to stop addiction before it starts! #KeepLungsLoud #flavordanger

With results like these, continued investments in tobacco control are a no-brainer. We urge #mnleg and Governor Tim Walz to prioritize these critical services that benefit all Minnesotans! #KeepLungsLoud

Thank you to Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member Tonja West-Hafner for joining the Allina Health Ambulatory Surgery Center groundbreaking yesterday in Brooklyn Park, MN! We are very excited to be furthering our commitment to bringing care closer to those we serve each and every day!

Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death and disease in Minnesota. 🗣📢 The #mnleg should invest more in tobacco prevention and treatment programs so no more Minnesotans lose their lives to tobacco addiction. 🚭 #KeepLungsLoud

Like most Minnesotans, we support investing in in tobacco prevention and treatment. It’s time for #mnleg to take action! 🗣📢 #KeepLungsLoud

We’re honored to celebrate our LGBTQ+ employees. Jacob, co-chair of Allina Health’s Pride Employee Resource Group, says #PrideMonth is about “celebrating the people in the past who fought for the rights we have today.” Watch as Jacob shares how we can uplift the LGBTQ+ community.

Blood supply is critically low, & the American Red Cross is calling for donations. Dr. Lauren Anthony, Assistant Lab Medical Director, shared with FOX 9 that this is the most severe shortage she's seen in 10 yrs. Interested in donating? Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.com

“Ensuring our staff are vaccinated sends an important message to our communities that we are committed to patient safety and continue to take every possible step to bring about the end of the #COVID19 pandemic.” — John Misa, MD, VP and Clinical Officer. bit.ly/3rPpMJX

Healthy, Hunger-Free Schools coalition members are raising our hands to let congress know that we support #SchoolMeals4All in Minnesota, and beyond. Urge your members of Congress to support #SchoolMealsforAll here: bit.ly/3lcbT7o Food Research & Action Center

Through its Change to Chill (CTC) initiative, Allina Health is helping teens manage their mental well-being. CTC helps teens identify stressors and gives them resources to reduce stress and build resiliency. Learn more in MHA's community benefit report: mnhospitals.org/newsroom/news/…