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NDMA had the opportunity to be featured on the Dr. Glaucomflecken podcast. The podcast discusses why doctors often feel hesitant to get involved and why advocacy doesn’t actually require much time. Check it out! shorturl.at/ZqMG0

The winter issue of the ND Physician Magazine is published! Check out the great content! The online version can be viewed here rb.gy/w39qdr If you are a member and have not received your copy, contact NDMA at staff@ndmed.com #representingNDphysicians

Congratulations to Renee Daffinrud for being the 2025 recipient of the Friend of Medicine Award! You have made a difference in many lives! Bismarck Cancer Center Go Red for Women First International Bank & Trust shorturl.at/HDpBC

Congratulations to Dr. Robert Sticca for being selected as this year's NDMA Outstanding Physician Community and Professional Service recipient. bit.ly/47JTPZT #representingNDphysicians

Congratulations to Dr. Julie Blehm for being selected as the 2025 Copic Humanitarian recipient. Thank you to COPIC Companies for the most generous $10,000 contribution to Julie's selected charity: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, ND Chapter. bit.ly/43prDJm

NDMA President Dr. Stephanie Dahl and Courtney Koebele were guests at McKenzie Health. Dr. Dahl presented on the harms caused by radon exposure. Courtney presented a legislative overview. Recent expansions allow McKenzie Health to offer more services in rural ND.

In great sadness, NDMA grieves the loss of a great ambassador Dr. Tom Strinden. As a dedicated NDMA member, he went the extra mile to advocate for medicine and build friendships. The void cuts deep. Heartfelt condolences to the Strinden family. rb.gy/yh8srs

David Schmitz, MD, received the NRHA Outstanding Educator Award. As chair of the UND SMHS Dept of Family and Community Medicine, Schmitz has piloted multiple programs aimed at fostering rural health and advocacy. Congratulations! rb.gy/ffap9c #representingNDphysicians

Andrew J. McLean, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science at the UND SMHS has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). rb.gy/hnl8w9 #representingNDphysicians

Join us for Physician, Hospital & EMS Day at the Capitol on Monday, March 25. Learn what's new in healthcare!

Don’t miss out! Tickets can still be purchased! Stop at the ticket window or buy online. NDMED.org

If you have not already reserved your ticket to attend the Dr. Glaucomflecken night of comedy, BOOK NOW. Over 500 tickets have already been sold! See Dr. Glaucomflecken's personal invite here bitly.ws/3fZp3 BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE. bitly.ws/3dpju @UNDSMHS

If you have not booked your ticket for Dr. Glaucomflecken, book it now. The event has already sold over 400 tickets. Listen to his personal invite here. bitly.ws/3dpju

Get your tickets to see Dr. Glaucomflecken! A social media sensation you don't want to miss! #representingNDphysicians bitly.ws/3dpju

To help educate communities about radon exposure NDMA President Stephanie Dahl shares her personal experience on how an invisible gas can impact health. Learn more here. bitly.ws/347Cj

Congratulations to NDMA member Dr. David Schmitz for receiving the 2023 Moskol Award. The award recognizes his outstanding leadership efforts for rural health. bitly.ws/Zo3G @undsmhs #representingNDphysicians

The MATE Act requires new or renewing DEA licensees to complete a one-time SUD training program. NDMA can help. LEARN MORE. bitly.ws/Z6Bk

A J-1 Visa event brought together visa holders to network & learn more about the waiver process. Partners included @UNDSMHS, @hhsndgov, NDMA & 1st District. Speakers were State Health Officer Dr. @NizarWehbi & @CRuralHealth Stacy Kusler bitly.ws/XRkZ

Congratulations to Dr. Grant Syverson for being the 2023 recipient of the COPIC Humanitarian Award. bitly.ws/XIY7. When moving mountains seems an impossible task, Dr. Syverson & @MAKEAWISHND help kids look beyond their health challenges. #representingNDphysicians

Congratulations to Carma Hanson for being the recipient of NDMA's 2023 Friend of Medicine Award. You make us proud! rb.gy/ao6kk