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Allina Medical Clinic Receives Awards for Quality Care

 01/06/2006--Allina Medical Clinic recently received four awards for outstanding patient care in diabetes services, preventive care, coronary heart disease and tobacco assessment and counseling. The HealthPartners Outcomes Recognition Program commends clinics that provide the highest levels of care, as defined by independent research and health improvement organizations.

“This award demonstrates our dedication to improving the health of our patients. Our doctors focus on the personal health issues of each patient – one by one. It’s rewarding to have an independent audit verify that we provide the same high level of care to every patient of Allina Medical Clinic,” says Bruce D. McCarthy, MD, Chief Medical Officer.

The Diabetes Education Program at Allina Medical Clinic is one of many services that helps improve the health of patients with chronic disease. Prompt, attentive treatment and personalized education helps patients avoid complications and live well with diabetes. The clinic’s program is endorsed by the American Diabetes Association.

Allina Medical Clinic is a multi-specialty medical group providing comprehensive primary and specialty care to patients at more than 40 locations throughout Minnesota. Part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, a non-profit health care system of hospitals, clinics and related services, Allina Medical Clinic can be found online at www.allinamedicalclinic.com.