Allina Health

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Allina Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It operates 12 hospitals and more than 90 clinics throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina Health provides a wide range of health care services, including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, and hospital care.

History[edit | edit source]

Allina Health was formed in 1993 by the merger of two major hospital systems in the Twin Cities area, Abbott Northwestern Hospital and United Hospital. The name "Allina" comes from the Latin word "alere," which means "to nourish."

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Allina Health offers a comprehensive range of health care services, including:

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Allina Health operates 12 hospitals and more than 90 clinics throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its largest hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, is located in Minneapolis.

Recognition[edit | edit source]

Allina Health has received numerous awards and recognition for its quality of care, including being named one of the nation's top health systems by Truven Health Analytics.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD