November 10, 2022
The MMA sent out a press release to media outlets across the state on November 7, urging all eligible Minnesotans to get their COVID-19 booster and seasonal flu shot.
“We’ve been lucky to have a mild fall so far, but soon the weather will turn colder, and the holidays will bring more people inside to gather in large groups,” stated MMA President Will Nicholson, MD, in the release. “When that happens, we expect to see a rise in cases of influenza and other airborne diseases. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your family.”
According to recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health, only 13.4% of Minnesotans are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. After a year of relatively few influenza infections, there are early indications that this season may be different with infection rates increasing in southeast and south-central parts of the country.
“We are already dealing with a rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases, plus staff shortages at many clinics and hospitals,” Nicholson said. “We need Minnesotans to step up by doing all they can to prevent illness now – get your shots, cover your cough, and stay home if you are not feeling well.”
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.