Researching new care models and treatments to transform health and health care is one way Allina makes a difference in communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
One way Allina Hospitals & Clinics is giving back to the community is through the Center for Healthcare Innovation at Allina.
The Center researches new care models and treatments to transform health and health care and advance Allina's strategic vision to improve patient care and serve as a catalyst for change in health care locally and nationally.
The Backyard Initiative
Allina's system office, Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Phillips Eye Institute, are all located in the diverse, but health-challenged Phillips/Powderhorn neighborhood. Bringing together residents, researchers, policy makers, community leaders and others, Allina will forge new models for improving residents' health in its own "backyard" neighborhoods.
The Heart of New Ulm
The Heart of New Ulm is an effort to eliminate heart attacks in the community of New Ulm, Minnesota. Today, nearly 90 percent of New Ulm residents are patients of New Ulm Medical Center and therefore have an Excellian electronic medical record. This gives Allina the ability to identify patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, ensure they receive early and appropriate interventions, and track their care over time.
Allina Center for Patient Safety
Allina will create the"next level" of patient safety efforts by a health system, improving the quality of care and reducing the cost of error. The patient safety center will be a source of knowledge and information to create cultures of safety across Allina.
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