Physicians and Physicians-in-Training Gather for Education, Networking and Dr. Glaucomflecken
October 2, 2024
This year’s Empowering Physicians Conference offered a mix of skills-building, humor and a look at the future of medicine in Minnesota.
State Task Force on Holistic and Effective Responses to Illicit Drug Use Meets for First Time
October 2, 2024
On September 25, the Task Force on Holistic and Effective Responses to Illicit Drug Use met for the first time. The group is tasked with reviewing and analyzing data on approaches to addressing illicit drug use in Minnesota.
MMA Honors Physicians, Physicians-in-training, Advocates with Annual Awards
October 2, 2024
Four physicians, two physicians-in-training, a state representative and the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council were all honored with MMA awards, as part of this year’s Empowering Physicians Conference on September 27.
Updates to the Communicable Disease Reporting Rules
October 2, 2024
On September 27, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released changes to Minnesota’s Communicable Disease Reporting Rules. The changes address new and emerging infectious diseases, changes in clinical practice, and help ensure a strong public health system.
State Recommends Broad Use of Telehealth
September 26, 2024
A report released September 23 by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), recommends continued support for the broad availability and use of telehealth as a tool to deliver healthcare services, including the continuation of audio-only telehealth services.
MMA Foundation Extends Its Deadline for Scholarship Applications to November 1
September 26, 2024
The MMA Foundation has extended the deadline for its Friedman-Bowen Primary Care Scholarship Fund and its Reuter-Lien Well-being and Health Equity Scholarship Fund to November 1. The extension is intended to give students additional time for project design.
October 16 Forum to Address Nutrition and Stress
September 26, 2024
The MMA will present a virtual forum on “Supporting Well-being: Nutritional Strategies for Physicians Under Stress” from noon to 1 pm on Wednesday, October 16.
Nominations Open for Rural Health Awards
September 26, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Minnesota Rural Health Hero, Team and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Minnesota AG Warns Retailers to Stop Promoting, Selling Unauthorized and Illegal Flavored Tobacco Products
September 19, 2024
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison recently distributed more than 5,000 warning letters to retailers and distributors, asking them to stop distributing, marketing, and selling unauthorized and illegal flavored commercial tobacco products in Minnesota.
New Report Shows Physician Well-being Still an Issue
September 19, 2024
The Physicians Foundation issued data on September 17, showing that the state of well-being remains critically low for physicians, with healthcare consolidation exacerbating the issue.
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