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[Minnesota Public Radio, June 24, 2020]   When is a cough or sneeze more than just a cough or sneeze? Learn the symptoms of seasonal allergies and what sets them apart from COVID-19 symptoms.
June 24, 2020
[MPR News, May 13, 2020]   Dr. Charles Pogemiller is a hospitalist at Allina Health's Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He's been treating COVID-positive patients throughout the pandemic.
May 13, 2020
[Bloomberg Radio, May 08, 2020]   Allina Health president and CEO Dr. Penny Wheeler talked with Bloomberg Radio about the status of COVID-19 in our service area and about the planning healthcare systems are doing to prepare for the expected COVID-19 surge.
May 08, 2020
[MPR News, April 15, 2020]   Calls for ambulances have dropped 10 to 40 percent statewide. While sheltering in place has reduced common types of emergency calls across the country, Bruce Hildebrandt, ambulance operations manager for Allina Health EMS and president of the Minnesota Ambulance Association, said he’s worried the decrease in calls means people are forgoing the help they need because they’re afraid to ride in an ambulance that previously transported a COVID-19 patient.
April 15, 2020
[MPR News, April 14, 2020]   Grief can factor into all kinds of situations, and now in the COVID-19 era, it can even be with the loss of what used to be our normal way of life.
April 14, 2020
[Bloomberg Radio, March 24, 2020]   Allina Health president and CEO Dr. Penny Wheeler talked with Bloomberg Radio about the status of COVID-19 in our service area and what healthcare systems need to wage a successful battle against the virus.
March 24, 2020
[KMSP Fox 9, March 22, 2020]   Heeding the call from Allina Health for donations of face masks , manufactured and handmade, members of the public Sunday started dropping off thousands of masks at Allina Health hospital throughout the region. Minnesota Public Radio News and WCCO-TV also reported on the collection effort.
March 22, 2020
[WCCO Radio, March 19, 2020]   News about the COVID-19 outbreak is changing by the hour it seems. Allina Health president and CEO Dr. Penny Wheeler discussed the latest on the virus with WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman.
March 19, 2020
[WCCO Radio, March 14, 2020]   Allina Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tim Sielaff joined WCCO Radio to provide an update on the latest COVID-19 news. He discussed the availability of testing in Minnesota and when you should ask about getting tested.
March 14, 2020
[MPR News, March 10, 2020]   How are healthcare providers preparing for COVID-19? Is there enough capacity in terms of beds, and equipment?
March 10, 2020