ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION

Capital equipment for improved patient care: ensuring the availability of the latest health technology equipment is essential for providing the best care to patients. Allina health foundation awards grants to support the purchase of capital equipment that will ensure patients have easier, more convenient access to care and more precise diagnosis and treatment of health conditions. In 2024, allina health foundation supported the completion of the linear acceleration project, allowing for precise radiation treatment for cancer patients, ensuring better life-saving care. The foundation supported the purchase of new equipment for the renovated transitional rehabilitation program gym, including a bioness vector lift, the second one for courage kenny rehabilitation institute.

Education and research: allina health foundation provides funding for education and research projects to promote the health and wellness of current and future patients. Other educational support is awarded in the form of scholarships to employees and community members pursuing careers in health care. In 2024, the foundation supported research on the influence of orthopedic robots, cognitive rehabilitation clinical practice programs, and diabetes screening in pregnancy, and more. These projects all support improved health for patients and expanded understanding of care practices. Allina health foundation also supports employees who are facing unexpected and severe financial strain due to a crisis event. The caring for colleagues program is a source of support to ensure employees are cared for when facing financial stress that may be caused by a major health event, the loss of a job, or other crisis event.