MMA Statement on Removal of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

June 10, 2025

The Minnesota Medical Association strongly denounces the June 9 decision by HHS Secretary Kennedy to remove all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This decision is a direct attack on science and undermines the public's confidence in vaccine safety and medical expertise. With measles continuing to spread throughout the country, including in Minnesota, Americans need and deserve accurate and honest information from our nation's leadership, not falsehoods and fear.

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Minnesota Medical Association Honors Physicians, Physicians-in-training, Advocates with Annual Awards

October 8, 2025

Two physicians, four physicians-in-training, the late Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita and the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy were all honored with MMA awards as part of this year’s Empowering Physicians event on September 26. Each year, the MMA honors those in medicine for going above and beyond.

Plymouth Physician Named President of Minnesota Medical

September 30, 2025

Lisa Mattson, MD, of Plymouth, was installed as the Minnesota Medical Association’s (MMA) 159th president on September 26, during the association’s Empowering Physicians event in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Physicians Urge Gov. Walz to Call Special Session to Address Firearm Violence

September 8, 2025

The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) and four other physician advocacy organizations sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz on September 5 urging him to call a special legislative session to “pass legislation to address the devastating death and injuries from firearms and gun violence.