Missouri State Medical Association - MSMA

10/22/2026

🌱 Get more out of med school by joining a community that supports your career growth before you even graduate.

Missouri medical students can join MSMA for FREE and begin building skills that matter.

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10/21/2026

There are health effects to "invisible labor," things like mental load.

"Mental load is the 'thinking' work you do daily. A cognitive task such as remembering which groceries to buy may not seem like much. But when those invisible tasks accumulate and the load gets heavy, it can affect your relationships, physical health and mental well-being."

Learn more about what causes mental load and how you can manage it to keep your health optimized here: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/mental-load-what-it-and-how-manage-it

We all take on a mental load of cognitive and emotional tasks. But too much mental load can affect your relationships and health. Here’s how to reduce it.

10/21/2026

From the latest edition of MoMed: The Making of a Physician and Politician

"A history that started with the unimaginable horror of the Holocaust, and the privation and terror of socialism led us to the United States to live the American Dream."

Read more from George J. Hruza, MD: https://heyor.ca/3A8SjA

10/20/2026

Patient-centered care is more than a philosophy — it’s the foundation of excellent medicine.

In every exam room, every conversation, and every treatment plan, Missouri physicians are guided by compassion, trust, and a commitment to the whole person.

This October, MSMA recognizes Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month and reaffirms a simple truth: patients are not just part of medicine, they are the reason medicine exists.

10/20/2026

"When released in February 2026, the article by nurses Michelle Butler and Marcia Kirwan (and other other authors) entitled 'Substitution of Nurses for Physicians in the Hospital Setting…' began to immediately spread misinformation about the efficacy of independent nurse-led care in hospitals. This review claimed that there is “little difference” in the outcomes of nurses substituting physicians vs. physician-led care. The conclusion even claimed that nurses substituting physicians may result in better outcomes in some cases.

But what does the research used in this review by Cochrane really tell us? We conducted a detailed structured analysis of the 82 trials included in their review."

Read more in this article at Physicians for Patient Protection called "Our critical appraisal of Cochrane’s 'Substitute of Nurses for Physicians in Hospital Settings' is published in Missouri Medicine:" https://heyor.ca/aisvJG

Read the full Missouri Medicine article here: https://heyor.ca/3wGWRB

The July/August 2026 edition of Missouri Medicine includes our critique of Cochrane’s misleadingly titled review about nursing care in hospital settings. When released in February 2026, the article by nurses Michelle Butler and Marcia Kirwan (and other other authors) entitled “Substitution of Nu...

10/20/2026

Physicians play an essential role in supporting healthy aging by building trusted relationships with patients that lead to better outcomes.

Learn more about how MSMA supports physicians at MSMA.org/advocacy

10/19/2026

Have you or someone you know been treated for AFib, or atrial fibirillation? This condition is the most common heart rhythm abnormality and new research is making AFib treatment faster, safer and more effective for many patients.

Recognizing symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath or an irregular heartbeat can help people seek evaluation and treatment sooner.

Learn more about AFib and these transformative treatments here: https://hcahealthcaretoday.com/2026/09/25/expert-voices-hca-healthcare-physician-shares-how-pulsed-field-ablation-is-transforming-atrial-fibrillation-care/

HCA Healthcare electrophysiologist Dr. John Day explains how pulsed field ablation is advancing atrial fibrillation (AFib) treatment and care

10/18/2026

A children's hospital in Missouri made a $150 million bet on mental health to try to better support their community.

Click here to see how that is working for them:
https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-mental-health/childrens-mercys-150m-bet-on-kids-mental-health/

10/18/2026

During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, the Missouri State Medical Association joins families, clinicians, and communities in pausing to honor the babies gone too soon and the grief carried by those who love them.

Pregnancy and infant loss can be devastating, deeply personal, and profoundly isolating. We want every grieving parent and family member to know that their loss matters, their pain is real, and they do not have to walk this path alone.

Compassionate support, thoughtful listening, and access to trusted resources can make a meaningful difference in the healing journey.

If you are looking for trusted information and support in Missouri, please visit: https://www.muhealth.org/conditions-treatments/pediatrics/journeys/resources

10/17/2026

The future of medicine needs your perspective.

Missouri medical students: join the MSMA for FREE to build community, grow leadership skills, and shape healthcare advocacy.

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