Doctors Warn: Be Extra Cautious This Fourth of July, and Let the Experts Handle the Fireworks
June 29, 2026
This Fourth of July, Minnesota physicians are once again urging their fellow Minnesotans to leave the fireworks up to the professionals.
Minnesota Physicians Support Gov. Walz’s Order to Tighten Restrictions on Pandemic
November 10, 2020
Statement from MMA President Marilyn Peitso, MD
The Minnesota Medical Association, and its 10,000+ physician, resident and medical student members, want to thank Gov. Tim Walz for his decision to take needed action and further restrict opportunities to gather in large groups at bars and restaurants, and at receptions.
The governor’s action will help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the health and lives of all Minnesotans. We are seeing, firsthand, the rapid spike in COVID-19 cases. These are not just statistics, but rather these are our patients, health care professionals, our teachers, our family members, our fellow Minnesotans.
As Minnesotans, we all need to heed the recommendations of public health experts if we want to help our state’s economy, ease an already stressed health care system, and most importantly, avoid unnecessary sickness, disability and death for thousands of our fellow Minnesotans.
For the safety of your loved ones and neighbors, stay home and stay well. And when you have to go out in public, wear a mask and practice social distancing. Make alternate plans this year for the coming holidays and limit the size of your get-togethers. Large family gatherings are not advised this year due to uncontrolled community spread of COVID-19.
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Minnesota Physicians Focus on Five Priorities for Legislative Session
February 11, 2026
The state’s largest advocacy group for Minnesota physicians and physicians-in-training will advocate for five key legislative priorities at the Capitol this session, which begins February 17. The group will hold its annual Physicians’ Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 4, bringing together physicians and physicians-in-training from across the state to meet with their elected officials.
“Dozens of healthcare-related bills go through the Capitol each session,” said Lisa Mattson, MD, the Minnesota Medical Association’s (MMA) president. “But to make an impact for patients and medical practice in Minnesota, we really need to focus our efforts on a few top issues.”