April 20, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking nominations for the 2023 Immunization Champion Award, a national program hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers that honors those doing exemplary work to foster and promote immunizations in any vaccine category in their community.
April 20, 2023
Members are encouraged to nominate their peers, medical students, residents/fellows, and advocacy champions for one of MMA’s annual awards. Visit the MMA website to make a nomination by June 30.
April 20, 2023
The MMA is now offering free intercultural development services to member organizations who have diversity, inclusion, and health equity goals.
April 13, 2023
The topic of violence in healthcare is the focus of the next MMA online Physician Forum on Wednesday, April 19 from noon to 1 pm. It is being presented in partnership with the Mayo Clinic.
April 13, 2023
On May 20, the Zumbro Valley Medical Society (ZVMS) will partner with homelessness service agencies to provide an eye care clinic at The Landing MN, 426 3rd Ave SE, for Rochester-area community members experiencing unstable housing.
April 13, 2023
State lawmakers returned to St. Paul on April 11 with just under six weeks remaining in the legislative session. In that time, they will finalize their plans for the state’s $17.5 billion budget surplus.
April 13, 2023
With the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023 last December and the subsequent removal of the DATA Waiver (or X-Waiver) requirement, physicians seeking an initial or a renewed DEA license are required to complete at least eight hours of training for the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
April 6, 2023
To combat the tobacco industry’s use of marketing tactics like celebrity endorsements and the use of flavors that appeal to youth, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has launched “Hey Norm,” a marketing campaign intended to engage teens about the issue of vaping.
April 6, 2023
Registration is open for the “Understanding and Mitigating Implicit Bias in Healthcare” workshop on April 11 from 6 to 8 pm.
April 6, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has hired Jessica Hancock-Allen as its new director of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division (IDEPC). The division is the MDH unit chiefly responsible for monitoring infectious diseases and for developing strategies to prevent and control them to protect Minnesotans.
