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.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.