Advocacy
Why the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act Matters
Britta Reierson, MD, FAAFP, DABOM, shares about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), how it aims to address gaps in obesity care and why
October 15, 2024
Britta Reierson, MD, FAAFP, DABOM, shares about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), how it aims to address gaps in obesity care and why
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention, Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator Andrea Perry, RN, shares about the importance of screening primary care patients for military service.
MAFP Immediate Past President Alex Vosooney, MD, writes about the work to reform mental health reporting requirements for physicians and highlights resources from the Dr.
In fall 2023, hundreds of Minnesota physicians (many of whom are family doctors) voted to be represented by a union, Doctors Council SEIU Local 10MD.
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Health Equity Committee has adapted an equity decision-making tool—a set of questions to use in intentionally evaluating policies,
Jill Heins-Nesvold, MS, of the American Lung Association, shares how valved-holding chambers can improve inhaled medication delivery to the lungs and answers frequently asked questions
“Physicians working in collaboration with pharmacists operating at the top of their training can extend and enhance the services a clinic offers by being the
Vaccines are an important public health tool, and family physicians play an important role in getting patients vaccinated against preventable illnesses.
The Minnesota Department
The Minnesota Medical Association and University of Minnesota are seeking physician participation in a research study on safe firearm storage counseling.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, American College of Gastroenterology and American Cancer Society are among the groups with updated recommendations on screening for colorectal