Minnesota Academy of Family Physician member and Aquí Para Ti / Here for You medical director Maria Veronica Svetaz, MD, MPH, compiled a resource list, covering her latest published work on adolescent health and health equity, to share with Minnesota family physicians. Most of these pieces are open access.
MAFP Foundation President Rosa Marroquin, MD, shares new priorities and areas of impact for the MAFP Foundation, our philanthropic arm, working to advance family medicine and improve the health outcomes of ALL Minnesotans.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians resident physician and medical student members wrote the following statement in response to the recent defacement of the George Floyd mural by a University of Minnesota medical student.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Resident Director Ramla Namisango Kasozi, MD, MPH, writes about the need to reimagine and recreate graduate medical education training to include robust antiracism curricula and address systemic racism as a social determinant of health.
Meet the new Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) President Andrew Slattengren, DO, FAAFP.
As Minnesota’s family physicians, we stand with our communities and wish to be a part of the work dismantling structural racism and discriminatory institutional practices. Racism is a public health crisis. We are committed to addressing racism and supporting our physician members by providing useful resources, advocacy and education.
Key issues pursued by the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians that passed in the 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session included Tobacco 21, prior authorization reform, drug price transparency, emergency and affordable insulin program, scope of practice provisions and COVID-19 response legislation. Read our session recap from legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, for a more detailed session summary.
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians wants to arm family docs across Minnesota with the tools and resources to reach out to legislators, the media and your communities about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting primary care. See sample talking points, story/messaging tips and additional resources to help you advocate for the proper financial infrastructure and support for our front line healthcare workers and clinics.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians President Renée Crichlow, MD, shares a message of thanks and encouragement with Minnesotans for their continued help in flattening the curve and slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Our health systems have changed more in the past four weeks than in the last decade. Even after the current crisis fades, the old ways cannot fully return. All systems will change, and a new healthcare reality will emerge. Family physicians must help shape that change. Consider serving on a healthcare-related board/commission to ensure family medicine has a seat at the table.
