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Tag: Public health

Disrupting the Cycle of Misinformation

Timothy Caulfield, PhD, Canadian health law and science professor and best-selling author, addressed America’s family physicians about the rise in misinformation and the need to “move the needle” in slowing its spread. Gets tips on how and when to address misinformation.

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What MN Family Docs Want You to Know as COVID-19 Is Surging

Four family physicians, each practicing in different communities across Minnesota, share how the surging pandemic is impacting their clinics/hospitals/communities and let Minnesotans know how they can play an important role in saving lives.

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Addressing Racism: Resources, Advocacy & Education for Family Docs

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.

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COVID-19: The Path Through

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians President Renée Crichlow, MD, shares a message for ALL Minnesotans regarding COVID-19. There is a path through. Let us choose care, compassion and courage.

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It’s Time to Talk About Safe Firearm Storage

A second grade student, recently, brought a loaded gun to a St. Paul elementary school. MAFP Legislative Committee and Gun Violence Prevention Work Group member Emily Benzie, MD, shares tips for physicians on educating patients about safe firearm storage.

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