June 3, 2026
Now that summer weather has arrived, Minnesota physicians are urging their fellow Minnesotans to take the summer sun seriously and take precautions to prevent skin cancer.
“Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States,” said MMA President Lisa Mattson, MD. “Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a proven human carcinogen, and we must all take the steps necessary to limit our exposure and decrease the risk of skin cancer.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that each year, about 6.1 million adults are treated for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, the two most common types of skin cancer, at a cost of about $8.9 billion. According to CDC data in 2021, 90,365 people were diagnosed with melanoma, and 8,224 died from that form of cancer.
The CDC recommends taking the following steps to prevent skin cancer:
• Stay out of the sun as much as possible between 10 am and 4 pm
• Wear clothing that covers arms and legs
• Wear a hat with a wide brim to shade face, head, ears, and neck
• Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block both UVA and UVB rays
• Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher
• Avoid indoor tanning machines
September 30, 2026
Dania Kamp MD, of Sturgeon Lake, was installed as the Minnesota Medical Association’s (MMA) 160th president on September 25, during the association’s Empowering Physicians event at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Her term, which officially begins October 1, lasts one year.
September 29, 2026
Five physicians, two physicians-in-training, a state senator, and two firearm safety advocacy organizations were all honored with Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) awards as part of the association’s Empowering Physicians event on September 25. Each year, the MMA honors those in medicine for going above and beyond.
June 29, 2026
This Fourth of July, Minnesota physicians are once again urging their fellow Minnesotans to leave the fireworks up to the professionals.