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2025 MN Legislative Session Ends

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Preventing Infant Abuse Clinicians must provide caregivers with information about signs of infant abuse during a baby’s first well visit. Medicare Supplement Changes Minnesotans aged 65–70 can now enroll in Medicare Supplement plans without medical underwriting, with a one-time premium penalty.

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

It’s more than just visiting your doctor when something feels off—it’s about catching potential problems early, staying on top of health screenings, and setting goals that keep you feeling your best. Medicare Part B does not cover a traditional annual physical in the way many expect, but it does offer a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.

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Vaccine Misinformation, Pseudoscience, & the Frailty of Community Health

Physician's Weekly

As a family physician, my days are filled with caring for individuals and families across the lifespan and in multiple healthcare settings. McDonald explores how vaccine misinformation and pseudoscience undermine public health and calls for a return to trust, truth, and evidence-based care.

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August Back to School Month

Family Physicians of Greeley

As the summer winds down and we get ready to go back to school, it is important to remember to schedule your child’s back-to-school wellness visit. Just as it is important for adults to have wellness checks, children’s wellness checks should be done yearly! Missing wellness visits for your child could put them at risk.