September 26 Online Forum to Discuss Reproductive Healthcare

September 7, 2023

The MMA, in partnership with the Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, will present a virtual forum on the changing landscape of reproductive healthcare from noon to 1 pm on Tuesday, September 26.  

The forum will cover several reproductive issues such as why abortion access matters, why access to contraception matters and the impact of legislation passed in the 2023 session.  

Panelists include Alex Harsha, MD; Kristen Latta, DO, and Chelsea Thibodeau, DO. Siri Fiebiger, MD, will serve as moderator.  

To register, click here.  

There is no charge for MMA members (cost for non-members is $20). 

The forum is sponsored by COPIC. 

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