Forum Series in October to Demystify HIV/STI Testing, Treatment, and Prevention
September 11, 2025
The next MMA physician forums will include a series of webinars focused on the latest epidemiologic and clinical aspects of HIV and other STIs, including updated syphilis screening guidelines, the latest on doxy PEP, and an overview of the most current options for HIV PEP and PrEP.
The Votes are In: New MMA Leaders Elected
September 4, 2025
Dania Kamp, MD, has been elected as the MMA’s president-elect in this year’s leadership election, which was held electronically in August.
State Creates Health Care Affordability Advisory Task Force
September 4, 2025
The Center for Health Care Affordability (CHCA) at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is forming a Health Care Affordability Advisory Task Force.
Symposium on Community and Rural Healthcare Slated for October 27-28 in Rochester
September 4, 2025
The MMA, in partnership with the Wisconsin Medical Society, will present a panel discussion on "The Role of Medical and Professional Societies in Supporting Clinicians and Community Health" at the Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2025: Bold Innovation and Partnerships symposium on October 27-28, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester.
MMA Dismayed by Removal of CDC Director and Resignation of Senior Leaders
August 28, 2025
The apparent removal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Susan Monarez, PhD, after just weeks on the job, further imperils the work of the CDC and the health of Americans. Her removal was followed by the resignations of other senior leaders at the CDC, who have accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. of undermining scientific recommendations for vaccines.
University of Minnesota President to Speak at Empowering Physicians Event on September 26
August 26, 2025
University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham, MD, will speak at the Empowering Physicians: A Night of Learning & Connection event on Friday, September 26, from 4 to 9 pm, at the historic Hewing Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
Survey: Physicians Facing More Misinformation and Disinformation
August 26, 2025
America's physicians are seeing a rise in misinformation and disinformation from patients these days, and it’s impacting patient care, according to a new study from the Physicians Foundation.
Free Virtual Training on Serious Illness Communication Scheduled for September and October
August 26, 2025
The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) continues to offer physicians a comprehensive training series that will introduce them to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).
Join a New Statewide Community of Practice to Advance Clinician Well-being
August 26, 2025
The MMA is launching a new Community of Practice for physicians passionate about advancing clinician well-being. Whether you’re leading a formal or informal well-being initiative, feeling isolated in this work, or simply want to support your colleagues, you’re invited to join a statewide network focused on sharing strategies, building connections, and creating healthier practice environments.
Best-Selling Author to Headline Empowering Physicians Event September 26
August 21, 2025
Elisabeth Rosenthal, MD, the best-selling author of An American Sickness, will be the keynote speaker at the Empowering Physicians: A Night of Learning & Connection event on Friday, September 26, from 4 to 9 pm at the historic Hewing Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.