Allina Health
Allina Health
Allina Health (pronounced: al-lee-na health) is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It operates hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
Etymology
The name "Allina" comes from the Latin word "alere," which means "to nourish." The name was chosen to reflect the organization's commitment to nurturing the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
History
Allina Health was formed in 1993 through the merger of two major Twin Cities-based health organizations, HealthSpan and Medica. The goal of the merger was to create a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that could better serve the needs of the community.
Services
Allina Health provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, hospital care, emergency care, home care, and hospice care. It also offers a variety of wellness and prevention programs.
Related Terms
- HealthSpan: A former healthcare organization based in the Twin Cities that merged with Medica to form Allina Health.
- Medica: A former healthcare organization based in the Twin Cities that merged with HealthSpan to form Allina Health.
- Primary care: The day-to-day healthcare given by a health care provider.
- Specialty care: Healthcare services that are focused on a specific area of health.
- Hospital care: Care given to patients while they are staying in a hospital.
- Emergency care: Immediate care given to patients in a medical emergency.
- Home care: Healthcare services that are provided in a patient's home.
- Hospice care: Care designed to give supportive care to people in the final phase of a terminal illness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allina Health
- Wikipedia's article - Allina Health
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