August 7, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a comprehensive Suicide Prevention Awareness Toolkit, designed to help individuals and organizations engage in meaningful conversations, spread awareness, and take action. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
The theme of this year’s campaign is “Creating Hope Through Action.” Weekly messages highlight simple, but powerful ways to make a difference:
Week 1: Learn the warning signs – Hope begins with awareness
Week 2: Reach out – Help is within reach
Week 3: Connect to protect – Relationships save lives
Week 4: Advocate for change – Your voice matters
Download the toolkit and explore other resources here.
Free Suicide Prevention Training for MMA Members
As part of our commitment to physician well-being, the MMA Foundation offers free, physician-led suicide prevention training for all MMA members. The training equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognize warning signs, respond to at-risk individuals, and foster a culture of support within clinical settings and beyond.
If your clinic, health system, or medical group is interested in hosting a training or learning more, please contact the MMA Foundation.
September 18, 2025
A Minnesota Senate gun violence prevention working group convened twice this week to discuss policy solutions to address public safety, following recent instances of firearm violence in Minnesota.
September 18, 2025
The MMA Board of Trustees voted at its September 15 meeting to amend MMA policy on firearm safety, in an effort to address current gaps and simplify existing policy.
September 18, 2025
On September 12, the MMA submitted a formal comment to the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).