Allina Health Surgery Center – Brooklyn Park

03/11/2026

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.

03/10/2026

Bringing lifesaving lung cancer screening to you!

Allina Health Cancer Institute is making it easier than ever to get screened for lung cancer! We’ve launched Minnesota’s first mobile CT lung cancer screening program: LIFE – Lung Imaging For Early-detection. It’s the same clinic-quality experience with leading technology and our highly trained care team – now closer to home. LIFE is made possible by the generosity of Otto Bremer Trust and Allina Health Foundation.

Screening is easy and can save your life. There’s no prep, and the scan takes only minutes.

Find out if you qualify for a lung screen: https://bit.ly/3NhxLyz.

03/09/2026

Joann Beilke, Buffalo Hospital volunteer

“For more than 20 years, Joann Beilke has been a steady source of kindness in the Buffalo Hospital gift shop. She’s brightened the days of patients, visitors, and staff - with her compassion, conversation, and leadership that inspires everyone around her.

As Joann retires from her volunteer role, we’re celebrating her dedication and the countless moments she’s made brighter.

Please join us in thanking Joann for her years of service and wishing her all the best in her next chapter!”

Join our community – volunteer with us: https://bit.ly/4ddllSJ.

03/05/2026

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.

Simple steps to stay steady and prevent falls.

03/04/2026

Because world-class care shouldn’t require a long drive. ❤

We’re excited to share that Jeffrey Jim, MD, vascular surgeon, is now seeing patients at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Crosby. By splitting his time between CRMC and our Baxter Clinic, Dr. Jim is helping more patients get the cardiovascular expertise they need, closer to home.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3N48B6q.

03/03/2026

When Steven Grams needed care for a complex aneurysm in his heart, experts across Allina Health came together to do something only done at one other center in the nation.

Through teamwork and innovation, our heart and neuroscience teams treated his heart aneurysm with the Woven Endo Bridge (WEB) embolization system, a minimally invasive approach most often used for brain aneurysms.

For Steven, this team‑based care meant a safer option and a chance to return to life with fewer limitations. By collaborating across specialties and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, our teams deliver care that is precise, thoughtful and always centered on what matters most to patients.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/46BvHb6.

03/02/2026

"The first delivery I ever saw solidified that this is what I was meant to do. Seeing the human body do something so incredible was mind‑blowing, and I still love it, even at 2 a.m.”

Meet Nicole Salvador, MD, OB/GYN at Allina Health Woodbury Clinic. Dr. Salvador has always been fascinated by women’s health and the incredible complexity of the female body.

She recently shared four important things to know about cervical health, from screenings to HPV prevention: https://bit.ly/4spJ2fg.

02/28/2026

Home opener ready! As the Official Health Care Provider of Minnesota United FC, we’re with the team every minute of every match.

During peak play, elite athletes can hit heart rates of up to 190 BPM – our experts break down what those numbers mean for performance and health.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3MwARys.

02/27/2026

Allison is an unsung hero, like so many caregivers. She has supported her husband through countless cancer diagnoses. With the understanding that caregivers need support too, she shared some quick ways to help a caregiver feel the love.

· Thank them out loud for all they do.
· Don’t diminish their experience when they share their tougher experiences.
· Send them a text, a greeting card or a gift card to say you’re thinking of them.

Check out her story to learn about her new initiative to make sure caregivers get the support they need"https://bit.ly/4aEQI7f.

02/25/2026

“The MOAB – the mother of all back surgeries.” For Martha C., deciding to move forward with complex spine reconstruction required courage, trust and a care team willing to plan every detail together.

Watch how collaboration at Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute helped make the impossible possible.

02/24/2026

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.

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

02/23/2026

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.