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About Allina.com
What is Allina.com?Allina.com is a community service of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and other health care services. If you live in Minnesota or western Wisconsin. If you live in that area, we're your local, first stop for health and medical information and services. We're also an extension of Allina Physician Referral and Class Registration (formerly called MedformationŽ).
What is the connection between Allina.com and Allina Physician Referral and Class Registration?Both Allina.com and Allina Physician Referral and Class Registration (formerly called MedformationŽ) are community services of Allina Hospitals & Clinics. The two services have different staffs but use some of the same information and databases. For example, the Web site uses the same doctor finder and class registration service as the contact center.
Who can use Allina.com?You can. Allina.com is a free service available to anyone. However, our local resources focus on areas served by Allina Hospitals & Clinics -- mainly Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Where does your information come from?We have many sources. When possible, original content is gathered from Allina Hospitals & Clinics. Professionals at Allina locations have been writing health and medical information for more than 100 years. Some of that knowledge and experience is available here. We also license information from reputable medical information companies.
How reliable is your information?We subscribe to the Health On the Net Foundation principles, also known as the HON code. This means that the health information on this site has been reviewed by qualified medical professionals. So, you can be assured that the data you see is reliable. It's important to remember that the information on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient and his/her physician. If you need advice on a specific health concern, it’s best to see a qualified medical professional who has access to your health history and can perform an exam, if necessary.
How is the information on Allina.com reviewed?Our medical director and editor thoroughly review all content before it’s put on the site. Our first priority is to make sure that information is medically accurate. We also want it to be grammatically correct, easy to understand and read. After it goes online, the information is scheduled for regular updates to make sure it reflects current medical knowledge.
Why does my screen look funny?Allina.com is designed to work best with current versions of Internet Explorer or Netscape. If you don't have a current version, you can download it free from the Internet Explorer or Netscape Web sites.
Why can't I see Adobe Reader or PDF files?Adobe Acrobat is a separate program that must be installed on your computer in order to view Adobe Portable Document Format, or PDF, files. These files will look the same whether you are viewing them on the screen or printing them out. You can download the Acrobat reader program for free at the Adobe Acrobat Web site.
How can I report a problem or submit an idea?The best way is to send us an e-mail.
How is my privacy protected?Allina.com will protect the privacy of its users. To learn more, read our privacy policy. Buffalo Hospital Cambridge Medical Center Mercy Hospital New Ulm Medical Center Owatonna Hospital Phillips Eye Institute River Falls Area Hospital St. Francis Regional Medical Center United Hospital Unity Hospital Allina Medical Clinic: All locations |
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