Legislative Session Starts; MMA to Focus on 5 Major Issues
February 19, 2026
State lawmakers returned to St. Paul on February 17 for the second half of the 2025-2026 biennium.
November 15 Physician Forum: “Social Media and Teens – Handling this Wasp Nest”
October 24, 2024
On Friday, November 15 at noon, the MMA will dive into one of the hottest topics in healthcare: the impact of social media on teens.
In this session, you’ll discover:
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Why every clinic visit should include a digital health screen
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How to implement care aligned with the 2023 Surgeon General’s recommendations
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Practical tips to empower teens to take charge of their own well-being
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Ready-to-use resources to put these strategies into practice right away
The session will be led by Joshua Stein, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at PrairieCare.
This forum is free for MMA members, but registration is required. Click here to register.
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