Board Approves Policy Focused on Housing Conscious Healthcare
October 20, 2022
At its October 15 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved a policy proposal submitted through The Pulse, on improving the effectiveness of healthcare given to people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
Community of Practice to Welcome State Representative, Equity Champion
October 13, 2022
On November 17, Minnesota Rep. Ruth Richardson (DFL-Mendota Heights) will meet with the Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) via Zoom to present legislative updates and priorities relevant to heath equity.
New MDH COVID-19 Dashboard Looks at Telemedicine, Burnout and More
October 13, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health's Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) has created a new interactive dashboard—COVID–19 and the health care workforce—that highlights the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Minnesota’s health care workforce.
Health Care Home Rule Expands Emphasis on Population Health, Equity
October 13, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Health Care Homes (HCH) team announced on October 10 that a rule amendment that expands the program’s emphasis on population health has been approved.
MAPS Mentorship Program is Recruiting Mentors for 2022-2023
October 6, 2022
The MMA and the Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS) at the University of Minnesota are once again recruiting mentors.
ZVMS Foundation Seeks Funds for Foot Care Clinic for People Experiencing Homelessness
October 6, 2022
The Zumbro Valley Medical Society (ZVMS) Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase items for the ZVMS Street Medicine Initiative's upcoming foot care clinic.
MMA to Host Conversations on Race to Promote Health Equity
October 6, 2022
This month, the MMA will launch the Conversations on Race and Equity (CoRE) series, which provides a safe and respectful virtual space for physicians to discuss topics related to anti-racism, implicit bias, and cultural humility.
October 12 Noon-time Forum to Discuss Electronic Health Records
October 6, 2022
The MMA will host a physician forum at noon on Wednesday, October 12, titled, “Working with - not against- the Electronic Health Record.” This forum will be held in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Register Now for December 8 Joy of Medicine Conference
October 6, 2022
Registration is now open for Reclaim the Joy of Medicine:The 6th Annual Bounce Back Project Clinician Well-Being Conference. The conference will be held in-person on December 8, from 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth.
MMA Foundation Invites Applications for Physicians-in-Training Scholarships
September 29, 2022
The MMA Foundation (MMAF) is currently accepting applications for two scholarship funds geared to physicians-in-training.