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.
October 8, 2026
On September 29, a Hennepin County jury issued an $84 million malpractice verdict against Fairview Health Services, in a case involving a patient who died of complications following an exercise-induced heart attack.
October 8, 2026
A group of fifth-grade students from Lincoln Elementary School in St. Cloud got a firsthand look at the world of medicine on October 5, during a special Mini Medical School Day hosted by the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud.
October 8, 2026
On October 7, the MMA released an updated version of its “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Resource Guide for Physicians.”