Free Perinatal Education ECHO Series Now Available
May 21, 2026
The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) is offering a free, virtual ECHO series on perinatal education.
Healthcare Workforce Diversification in Minnesota to be Discussed at September 12 Virtual Event
August 22, 2024
The Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) will host a virtual conversation about diversifying the physician workforce in Minnesota on September 12, from 2 to 3 pm. Having more physicians from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine is one way to advance health equity.
Speakers for the event include Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, chief health equity officer at Hennepin Healthcare, and Kit Brady, vice president people strategy at Gillette Children's. They will speak on innovative strategies to increase workforce diversification.
This virtual meeting is open to all physicians, health professionals, and leaders from Minnesota health systems, medical groups, and medical associations with an interest in health equity. To register, click here.
The CoP is a peer network dedicated to advancing health equity and addressing the significant racial and ethnic health disparities that persist throughout Minnesota. Health equity leaders and professionals come together quarterly to exchange expertise, network, and discuss issues and priorities. If you are interested in joining or learning more, please contact Haley Brickner, the MMA’s health equity coordinator.
Latest News
First Cohort of Medical School Students Celebrated in St. Cloud
May 21, 2026
As a salute to the inaugural class of the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud, the MMA held an open house on May 18 at its Board Chair’s home in Sartell.
MMA and More Than 400 Orgs Urge Federal Funding for Gun Violence Prevention Research
May 21, 2026
The MMA signed onto a letter to Congress’ Committee on Appropriations on May 18 urging leaders to include funding in the 2027 budget for gun violence prevention research.