Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

09/22/2025

💉 Vaccines remain one of the most powerful tools for preventing disease & promoting public health.

Yet building confidence in them — especially amid misinformation, mistrust & cultural barriers — takes more than facts. It requires listening, empathy + strong community partnerships.

Family physician & public health leader Lynne Ogawa, MD (Ramsey County, Minnesota), shares practical strategies to address vaccine hesitancy & build trust with patients, families & communities.

Read her insights in the latest MN Family Physician:
https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=849527&p=10&view=issueViewer&fbclid=IwY2xjawM-PLdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRV1Q0Y2lrMzhycUdmUnJ3AR6rZdmxuH58nLe82J-IM4yZpoUnjrK_FV4vzwSfmJ28UoyRmqZM5mb9EKwQjg_aem_c9D6TyrzmZ5wGjcP7bjGfA

09/22/2025

The MN Academy of Family Physicians continues to support broad access to vaccines & decisions grounded in scientific, evidence-based medicine. Family physicians play a critical role in recommending + administering vaccines, & we remain committed to protecting the health of Minnesotans through vaccination.

09/20/2025

Vaccines save lives—full stop. We can continue to protect communities if we continue to vaccinate patients of all ages. AAFP board chair Dr. Steven Furr delivered testimony at today’s ACIP meeting, where he stressed the need to restore public trust in health care and prioritize scientific integrity, transparency and continuity. Family physicians must be part of this process. https://bit.ly/4n9UpWd

09/18/2025

📸 Family physician & member Chris Reif, MD, MPH, at a recent neighborhood rally.

The MN Academy of Family Physicians urges lawmakers to support common-sense policies that protect our communities, including:
➡️ A statewide ban on assault weapons + high-capacity magazines.
➡️ Safe storage requirements for fi****ms.

Gun violence IS a public health crisis. Family physicians across the state see its devastating impact firsthand — & we are calling for meaningful action.

09/18/2025

📣 Save the Date: FAMILY MEDICINE ADVOCACY DAY is coming March 4, 2026!

🕛 Kickoff at noon
🏛️ Legislative meetings at 1:30 pm
🗳️ Resolution Forum at 5:00 pm

NEW THIS YEAR:
➡️ Hosting independently → more focus on family medicine priorities.
➡️ For the first time: legislator meetings + Resolution Forum on the same day.
➡️ Flexibility to join the parts that fit your schedule.

Registration opens soon: mafp.org/event/2026-family-medicine-advocacy-day

09/17/2025

Science & evidence MUST guide public health. When leaders undermine that foundation, patient trust & safety are at risk.

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is urging the President to reconsider Secretary Kennedy’s role.

09/17/2025

Complete 1 or more KSAs this fall/winter with the support of a physician facilitator + content expert(s).

Earn CME & Maintenance of Certification credit while fulfilling an American Board of Family Medicine requirement.

mafp.org/ksa

09/16/2025

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Career Benchmark Dashboard provides compensation + career data YOU can use for negotiations & career planning.

The short survey is anonymous, but your responses help make this resource valuable for family physicians practicing in MN & across the country.

Complete the survey by November 3 ➡️

The career benchmark dashboard makes it easy for all family physicians to know their worth and compare compensation and satisfaction.

09/16/2025

"What's at stake is access to essential, comprehensive & continuous primary care for millions of Medicare beneficiaries. The pandemic has really shown a light on telehealth as a valuable modality, especially for family physicians & the patients they serve."

09/15/2025

The MN Academy of Family Physicians sent a letter to the Senate Gun Violence Prevention Working Group ahead of today’s meeting, urging support for common-sense policies to protect our communities, including:

➡️ A statewide ban on assault weapons + high-capacity magazines.

➡️ Safe storage requirements for fi****ms.

Gun violence = a public health crisis. Family physicians across MN see its devastating impact firsthand, & we are calling for meaningful action.

📩 MAFP members: Use yesterday’s Speak Out email to ask lawmakers to take action on gun violence.

09/12/2025

MAFP members:

President Jamie Conniff, MD, MPH, sent a message, this afternoon, highlighting how the MAFP + American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) are supporting you & advocating for the future of family medicine.

Right now, that includes:
✅ Defending vaccine science.
✅ Preparing for Family Medicine Advocacy Day.
✅ Providing career + compensation data.
✅ Urging MN lawmakers to address gun violence + more.

Your voice matters! Check your email for ways to engage.

09/12/2025

Science & evidence must guide public health. When leaders undermine that foundation, patient trust & safety are at risk.

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is urging the President to reconsider Secretary Kennedy’s role.

➡️ Statement: www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/family-physicians-call-on-president-to-reconsider-secretary-kennedys-ability-to-serve.html.

The American Academy of Family Physicians has no choice but to call for action. We urge the President to continue prioritizing the health and safety of the American people by re-evaluating Secretary Kennedy’s ability to serve in his current capacity.