Mercy Hospital - Unity Campus

Weight loss isn’t just about the number on the scale. Learn better ways to measure progress and celebrate the changes that matter most: https://bit.ly/4wk5J7p.💙

Non-scale victories: Signs your health journey is working Discover health progress that’s beyond the scale.

It’s happening this weekend!

Allina Health retail pharmacies are participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, making it easy to safely dispose of unused medications and reduce risk at home.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tuy9JH.

Some brain, neck and spine conditions can now be treated without open surgery. Neurointerventional surgery uses tiny catheters and advanced imaging to diagnose and treat issues like stroke, aneurysms and other blood vessel conditions – often with smaller incisions, shorter recovery and less risk.

At Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute, our specialists use these advanced techniques to deliver highly targeted care when it matters most.

Learn how neurointerventional surgery works and when it may be an option: https://bit.ly/4sMJWTD.

What is neurointerventional surgery? Minimally invasive surgery can treat disorders of the brain, neck and spine.

𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡.

We’re excited to share that Allina Health has signed a Letter of Intent to join Sutter Health, a leading nonprofit health system serving Northern and Central California. As a combined nonprofit health system, we have an opportunity to improve access and affordability for our patients while transforming how care is delivered.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬?

Your care with Allina Health remains the same. You can still rely on the same doctors and care teams at the same care sites you visit today. There are no changes to your appointments, access to your Allina Health account, and how you communicate with your care teams.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭?

We anticipate completing this process by the end of 2026, subject to due diligence, negotiation of a definitive agreement and regulatory approvals. We’re committed to keeping you informed throughout the process. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 https://bit.ly/4bgHGxF .

Thank you for trusting Allina Health with your care.

The news and recent world events can feel heavy and can evoke feelings that may be hard to put into words. Allina Health's Community Health Improvement Initiatives, Change to Chill and Hello4Health, have new resources to help process community trauma and support mental well-being in what feels like tumultuous times.

Change to Chill: https://bit.ly/40luVLX.
Hello4Health: https://bit.ly/4rZ8Ajn.

A few proactive habits can greatly reduce your risk of falling. From strengthening exercises to safer home setups, small changes can make a big difference in your day‑to‑day safety.

Explore these fall‑prevention strategies to help protect your independence: https://bit.ly/40dvzuY.

Be proactive to prevent falls Simple steps to stay steady and prevent falls.

Ever wonder what your heart rate is trying to tell you?

Your resting heart rate is one of the simplest clues to your overall health, and it can shift with fitness levels, stress, sleep and daily activity.

Understanding what’s considered normal can help you spot changes early and stay proactive about your heart health: https://bit.ly/4kU0fdT.

When is a heart rate normal? A heart rate is normal if it’s between 60 and 100 bpm. Learn more.

Your heart has a story, and it doesn’t pause for pregnancy.

Our cardio-obstetrics program brings together compassionate experts who care for moms-to-be with heart conditions so you can focus on what matters most. Led by Catherine Bigelow, MD, and Retu Saxena, MD, this specialized program is one of the largest in the Midwest.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MFJwi4.

The habits you build today can help support your brain for years to come—and it’s never too early or too late to start. Learn simple, evidence‑based ways to support lifelong brain health: https://bit.ly/4awMXPW.

Advice To Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age Brain health matters at every age—your habits today shape tomorrow. Discover ways to protect and strengthen your brain and be proactive about your brain health.

Headache or migraine? 🤔

Understanding the difference can help you get the right relief. Headaches are often a symptom caused by things like dehydration or tension, while migraines are a neurological condition with more intense symptoms like nausea, light sensitivity, and throbbing pain.

Learn how to tell them apart and what to watch for: https://bit.ly/4tfkpTH.

Headache vs. migraine: know the signs Discover the different symptoms and triggers for headaches and migraines