Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

06/04/2026

Join us on Tuesday, August 11 at Quincy Hall for the 10th anniversary of Hope, Health & Heart! 💕 This signature event empowers women with the latest heart health knowledge while raising funds for critical women’s heart health research at Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.

The program for the evening includes:
🛍️ Reception featuring Minneapolis Craft Market makers, delicious food and beverages

🎉 Welcome message from Kristine Fortman, PhD, CEO, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

🩺 Interactive dialogue with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute experts in women’s heart health, Joshua Buckler, MD; Nadira Hamid, MD; and Indy Lane, MD

💡 Knowledge that empowers you to take the best care of your heart, no matter where you are on your journey

🥂 New this year: Wine wall and online silent auction featuring fabulous items!

Purchase tickets at: buff.ly/mC2lxOA

06/03/2026

Introducing Grant Stoltman from Case Western Reserve University as part of our 2026 Summer Clinical Research Internship Program! His passion for cardiology was sparked while doing community outreach at a food bank, where he saw firsthand the barriers between people and their health.

This summer, Grant returns as this year's Lead Intern — ready to see the program through a new lens and build on the connections that make this experience so meaningful. ❤️ Read more about Grant and his cardiovascular research project: https://buff.ly/vDFLvRQ

06/02/2026

❤️ On the Pulse is back! ❤️

Heart disease can build quietly—but a simple heart scan can help uncover your risk before symptoms start. Join us on Wednesday, June 24, for a FREE webinar featuring Dr. Michael Miedema to learn how a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) score can give you and your care team powerful insight into your heart health 🫀

👉 Save your spot for the first session now: https://buff.ly/wbPiIU9

06/01/2026

Last month, during Women's Health Month, we celebrated a milestone that goes far beyond the lab. 💙

An all-female team at Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation — from cardiac surgeon to nurses and research staff — successfully enrolled a patient in the INNOVATE clinical trial evaluating the BrioVAD, a next-generation device designed to support those living with advanced heart failure.

This moment reflects what's possible when women lead in cardiovascular care. Read the full story → https://buff.ly/nf3qJgP

05/29/2026

The 2026 MHIF Clinical Research Internship Program is officially underway! 🎉 We're proud to welcome the next generation of cardiovascular health professionals — talented undergraduates ready to dive into meaningful research that advances heart health for all.

Stay tuned this summer as we spotlight our interns and the exciting research projects they're working on! ❤️

05/27/2026

Women have historically been underrepresented in clinical trials — and that gap can affect how we understand and treat heart disease. 🩺

Learn why female representation matters and what’s changing in research today:

Women have historically been underrepresented in clinical research, particularly in cardiovascular studies. This has created gaps in health equity and can impact outcomes on a broad scale. At…

05/20/2026

Today we celebrate and say a big thank you to the patients, families, doctors, and researchers who make heart research possible. 💕

Clinical trials open the door to new tests and treatments, while helping experts discover better ways to prevent heart problems and care for future patients. By taking part in or supporting these studies, our community brings brighter, better heart care to people here at home and around the world.

05/14/2026

A heart attack doesn’t have to be the first sign of heart disease. 💙

From life-saving protocols like the Level One Program to new tools that act like tiny cameras inside your arteries, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation research is transforming heart attack care and helping people live longer, healthier lives.

Learn how care has advanced—and what you can do now to lower your risk with screenings, risk scores, and everyday habits.

Read the full story: https://buff.ly/qYtl7M0

05/11/2026

Big congratulations to Chelsie Tilkens, honored as a Next Gen HR Leader Award Honoree for the Minnesota HR THRIVE Awards from Good Leadership! 🎉 Chelsie brings MHIF’s promise to employees, where purpose meets progress, to life every day by championing our people and culture that drive innovative heart research and education.