Free Perinatal Education ECHO Series Now Available
May 21, 2026
The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) is offering a free, virtual ECHO series on perinatal education.
First Cohort of Medical School Students Celebrated in St. Cloud
May 21, 2026
As a salute to the inaugural class of the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud, the MMA held an open house on May 18 at its Board Chair’s home in Sartell.
MMA and More Than 400 Orgs Urge Federal Funding for Gun Violence Prevention Research
May 21, 2026
The MMA signed onto a letter to Congress’ Committee on Appropriations on May 18 urging leaders to include funding in the 2027 budget for gun violence prevention research.
Physician Volunteers Needed to Serve on State Committees, Councils
May 21, 2026
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is seeking physicians who are interested in serving on various state boards, councils, and committees.
MMA Board Approves 5 Pulse Policies, Hears from Malcolm on HCMC’s Future
May 21, 2026
At its May 16 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved five new policies that went through The Pulse and heard from former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm.
Legislative Session Ends with Positive Outcomes for MMA Priorities
May 21, 2026
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 18, with several MMA priority bills passing, and now just await Gov. Tim Walz’s signature before becoming law.
New Residency Program Aimed at Expanding the Rural Physician Pipeline to Open in Staples
May 14, 2026
The University of Minnesota Medical School and Staples, Minn.-based Lakewood Health System are expanding rural physician training in the state with a new residency program.
Sanford, North Memorial Health Announce Plans to Merge Health Systems
May 14, 2026
On May 8, Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and North Memorial Health announced that they have agreed to merge as a single nonprofit health system.
MMA Launches New Member Portal
May 14, 2026
The MMA recently upgraded its member portal to make it more accessible and user-friendly.
White Coats Rally for Gun Violence Prevention
May 14, 2026
Dozens of physicians, physicians-in-training, and other healthcare professionals gathered at the Capitol on May 12 to participate in Protect Minnesota’s "White Coats at the Capitol for Gun Violence Prevention.”
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