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 webinar series is geared towards primary care clinicians who may have limited experience with HIV/STI prevention strategies, screening recommendations, and treatment approaches. However, clinicians who are well-versed in HIV/STI care and management may also be interested in attending.
The series, presented in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), will be moderated by Nick Lehnertz, MD, MPH, MHS, a physician and medical epidemiologist specializing in infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control at MDH. Lehnertz’s work includes responding to novel and emerging infectious outbreaks such as SARS-CoV-2 and mpox, creating strategies to reduce risk of acquiring syphilis and HIV, and understanding drivers and barriers to healthcare utilization, especially among disproportionately impacted populations.
Registration information for the October forum series can be found below:
Part 1: Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis, October 8, from noon to 1 pm
Part 2: HIV Prevention, Screening and Treatment, October 22 from noon to 1 pm
Part 3: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, DGI and MGen, October 29 from noon to 1 pm
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and Minnesota Department of Health. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates this activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
September 11, 2025
A special election to fill the seat left open following the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman is scheduled for September 16. The election for House District 34B includes Brooklyn Park and parts of Coon Rapids.
September 11, 2025
The MMA and five 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.”
September 11, 2025
On September 8, Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order (EO) directing the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to expand its efforts to safeguard vaccine access in Minnesota, in response to federal actions restricting vaccine availability.