In January 2021, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) recognized M Health Fairview Clinic - Smiley's and University of Minnesota's Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) as Age-Friendly Health System Participants. Age-Friendly Health Systems is a nationwide movement to improve health care for older adults.
In a recent interview with Star Tribune, Jim Pacala, MD, MS, discusses the challenges health care is facing with a growing older population. By 2030, one in five Minnesotans will be 65 years or older. And there aren't enough doctors to serve them.
In December 2020, Bill Roberts, MD, MS, was selected for membership in the Academy for Excellence in Clinical Practice. This Academy is intended to serve as the highest recognition of excellence in the practice or provision of clinical care by faculty. Those selected have demonstrated their ability to deliver the highest level of clinical care through innovative techniques and demonstrate the highest level of ethics and professionalism throughout their career.
After garnering local and national media attention for her popular social media content and immense following, North Memorial senior resident Dr. Leslie was named the number one most impactful content creator on the short video-sharing platform TikTok in December 2020.
Initially housed in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, the Rural Physicians Associate Program (RPAP) was launched in 1971 to create a network of rural physicians who helped medical students experience the benefits of practicing medicine in a small town. This year, RPAP is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
