It’s Election Day! If you haven’t already, be sure to save some time in your day to get to the polls. #Election2024 #PublicHealth #HealthEquity

Please join us for the virtual workshop, "Reckoning with Racism in Medicine,” on Monday, November 18, at 5 pm. Registration and more information can be found here: ow.ly/y19M50TULS6 #PhysicianWellbeing #Equity #RacismInMedicine

The MMA has launched a new website to support the healthcare career aspirations of students from across the state. Take a look: healthcarecareersmn.org #WorkforceDiversification #HealthcareCareers

Physicians are invited to take part in the next National Health Equity Grand Rounds on November 21 at 2 pm as we explore the power of narrative transformation to advance health equity. Register here: ow.ly/TcSU50TUMWq #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #HealthcareDisparities

The Copic Medical Foundation is accepting applications for its 2025 cycle of grant funding, now through January 10, 2025. copic.com/foundation/

The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering free comprehensive training in November and December that will introduce physicians to serious illness communication and to the Conversation Guide (SICG). ow.ly/NE6q50TYSrK #CME #ACCME

Dr. Edwin Bogonko, president of MMA, would like to invite you to join us in our efforts to improve working conditions for Minnesota physicians. Join here: mnmed.org/membership #Advocacy #StrongerTogether

Please join us tomorrow, Friday, November 15 at noon, as we delve into the impact of social media on teens. This forum is free for MMA members, but registration is required. ow.ly/znXJ50TYSY1 #PhysicianForum #TeenMentalHealth #DigitalHealth

The Medical Student Section (MSS) is currently recruiting medical students to serve as MSS representatives (and alternates) on MMA policy committees. If you are interested in applying, complete the committee interest form here: ow.ly/LFPl50TYTEE

Please join us for the virtual workshop, "Reckoning with Racism in Medicine,” on Monday, November 18, at 5 pm. Registration and more information can be found here: mnmed.org/RacismTruths #PhysicianWellbeing #Equity #RacismInMedicine

Today is National Injury Prevention Day! Experts agree that safe firearm storage practices include these measures, in combination: 1. Unload the ammunition. 2. Lock the firearm. 3. Store the firearm and ammunition in separate locations. #NationalInjuryPreventionDay #SafeStorage

⏰ Coming up soon: Please join us today, Monday, November 18, at 5 pm for the virtual workshop "Reckoning with Racism in Medicine.” Registration and more information can be found here: mnmed.org/RacismTruths #PhysicianWellbeing #Equity #RacismInMedicine

Learn more about common reasons for not identifying infections, and the challenges with diagnosing them sooner. copic.com/resource/heigh…

Did you know that hospital and clinic administration often sponsor their physicians' MMA memberships? ✔️ Check in with your administration today to see if this is an option for your organization. #PatientCare #PhysicianWellbeing #QualityofCare

Congratulations to MMA member Kelly Morrison for winning a seat in the US House of Representatives! Morrison is the first physician from Minnesota to serve in Congress. Read more about MN election results here: ow.ly/LjI750U4nej #Advocacy #PublicHealth #HealthcareReform

MMA member John Schmitz, MD, is the recipient of the 2024 Rural Health Hero Practitioner Award. Schmitz is director of Behavioral Health with CentraCare. For more information, visit the 2024 Minnesota Rural Health Awards website: health.state.mn.us/facilities/rur…

The MMA has formally requested that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBS MN) reconsider three of its publicly posted reimbursement policies that reduce physician payment for same-day services. ow.ly/T7io50U4xmf #PhysicianWellbeing #Advocacy #PolicyChange

Gillette Children’s recently hosted a day filled with learning and mentorship with the goal of building a stronger and more equitable future for the healthcare field. Thank you to everyone who came out to support MN teens in exploring careers in healthcare! @‌SaintCroixHlth

Recently, members of the MMA Board of Trustees exchanged their stethoscopes for globs of clay! 🏺 This was a fun pottery making class with artist Jason Kaping at Pig's Eye Pottery in St. Paul. Check out some of our creations 👇 #physicianwellbeing

Medicare payment reform topped the list of MMA priorities again at the AMA’s Interim Meeting held recently in Orlando, Fla. To see which resolutions passed, click here: ow.ly/7TAL50U9zBl #PriorAuth #PhysicianWellbeing