Minnesota Doctors plead, leave fireworks to the experts
June 22, 2022
The Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching and once again Minnesota’s physicians want to remind their fellow residents to leave the lighting of fireworks to the professionals.
Statement from Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) and Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) Regarding Mass Shootings
June 2, 2022
The mass shootings throughout our nation in recent months due to gun violence are unfathomable. Today’s event in Tulsa again illustrates the staggering plague of gun violence. The hospital, health system, and physician community cannot and will not be silent as gun violence increasingly enters our places of healing, learning, and other community settings – these senseless acts of violence must be stopped. This is a public health crisis and must be addressed.
MMA Statement Supporting Proof of Vaccination in Minneapolis and St. Paul
January 13, 2022
The more than 11,000 physician, resident, and medical student members, of the Minnesota Medical Association applaud the leadership of Minneapolis and St. Paul for taking the decisive yet temporary step to require patrons of restaurants, concerts, and other public venues that serve food and beverages to show proof of vaccination or negative test results. As the Omicron variant continues to spread and exacerbate pressure on hospital capacity and our already weary healthcare workers, we need strong measures such as this to curb this pandemic. We urge other communities across the state to consider similar temporary actions. The best defense against COVID-19 and serious complications remains vaccination and boosters. Well-fitted masks, social distancing, washing your hands, staying home when you’re sick, and getting tested if you have symptoms offer additional protection. These are all ways that Minnesotans can practice good health, protect your friends and loved ones, and demonstrate support for the thousands of healthcare workers who continue to selflessly care for patients on the front lines.
MMA Statement Supporting Mask Mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul
January 6, 2022
The Minnesota Medical Association, on behalf of its 11,000 physician, resident, and medical student members, fully supports the decisions by Minneapolis and St. Paul to re-institute mandatory mask use while indoors. We urge other communities to consider similar actions. Wearing well-fitted masks is a valuable strategy in our ongoing fight to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the highly contagious omicron variant. The best defense against COVID-19 and serious complications remains vaccination and boosters. Well-fitted masks, social distancing, washing your hands, staying home when you’re sick, and getting tested if you have symptoms offer additional protection. These are all ways that Minnesotans can practice good health and demonstrate support for the thousands of the state’s healthcare workers who continue to selflessly care for patients on the front lines.
Minnesota Physicians Implore Eligible Minnesotans to Get Vaccinated and Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
December 15, 2021
Saying that they are exhausted and at their limit, Minnesota physicians on the front lines pleaded with their fellow Minnesotans to help stop the spread of COVID-19, chiefly by getting vaccinated.
Hospitals across the state are nearing capacity, and with the colder weather here and people planning to get together in large groups during the holidays, it’s shaping up to be a difficult season for healthcare workers, the physicians said during a press conference held today at Hennepin Healthcare’s Clinic and Specialty Center in downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesota Medical Association Again Urges Eligible Minnesotans to Get Vaccinated and Take Precautions to Stop Spread of COVID-19
November 16, 2021
Minnesota now has the worst infection rate in the country
The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) and its more than 11,000 physicians and physicians-in-training are urging Minnesotans once again to get vaccinated and to take precautionary measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Over the past week, Minnesota has risen to the top of the nation’s infection rate.
Two Physicians-in-Training Honored by Minnesota Medical Association
September 28, 2021
Dominique Earland and J.P. Janowski, MD, were honored by the Minnesota Medical Association with its Medical Student Leadership, and Resident and Fellow Leadership awards, respectively, during the group’s 2021 virtual Annual Conference.
Four Physicians, Commissioner and Mental Health Advocacy Group Honored by Minnesota Medical Association
September 28, 2021
Four physicians, the state’s health commissioner and NAMI Minnesota were honored with MMA awards as part of this year’s virtual Annual Conference. Each year, the MMA honors those in medicine for going above and beyond.
Report Shows Decreases in Opioid Prescribing, Increases in Drug-Related Overdoses and Deaths
September 22, 2021
For the 10th consecutive year, opioid prescribing has decreased, yet more Americans than ever are dying from a drug-related overdose, according to a report released Sept. 21 by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Minnesota’s opioid prescription rate went down 6.5 percent from 2019 to 2020. In the last decade, opioid prescribing decreased by 50.7 percent in Minnesota. Meanwhile, drug-related overdoses went up.
Minnesota Medical Association Urges All Minnesota Healthcare Organizations to Adopt COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
September 1, 2021
At least nine Minnesota health systems require employees to get vaccinated—some as early as this month
The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) Board of Trustees recently approved a proposal urging all Minnesota healthcare organizations—large and small—to adopt COVID-19 vaccine requirements for staff and employees with limited exemptions for medical contraindications or religious beliefs. Already, at least nine Minnesota health systems—Allina Health, Children’s Minnesota, CentraCare, Essentia Health, HealthPartners, Hennepin Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview and Sanford Health—have mandated the COVID-19 vaccine, with some requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated as early as this month.