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.”
July 10, 2025
With the passage of President Trump’s budget bill, many in healthcare are wondering how it will affect the practice of medicine in the United States, and how it will impact the health of Minnesotans.
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With an overwhelming 90% vote of support, Allina Health physicians, physicians’ assistants, and nurse practitioners voted to authorize a strike if the members of the Doctors Council – SEIU and Allina cannot reach a deal.
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The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Equitable Health Care Task Force is seeking public comment on its draft recommendations for improving health equity across the state.