Federal Government Moves to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
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The Trump administration announced several measures on December 18 to ban gender-affirming care for youth.
MMA’s Healthcare Careers Website Celebrates its First Anniversary
December 18, 2025
HealthcareCareersMN.org, an MMA initiative, is celebrating its first year in supporting the healthcare career aspirations of students from across Minnesota.
This site, launched in Q4 2024, includes information about pathway programs and other resources that provide mentorship, training, exposure, and inspiration to students interested in healthcare careers. The goal of the MMA is to make HealthcareCareersMN.org a trusted, dynamic and go-to resource to support students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.
The MMA is working to grow its platform to educate and empower students, families, and school counselors with:
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Programs & Resources: A comprehensive set of programs and resources for students to enhance their academic journey, including mentorship programs, academic support, and extracurricular opportunities.
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Career Options: Explore the site to learn more about the variety of healthcare careers available, including descriptions of various careers and their educational requirements.
The MMA invites programs from across the state that may not yet be included on the site to partner with us and help build and grow these resources. For more information, visit HealthcareCareersMN.org.
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