AMA honors Atlanta physician with citizenship and community service award

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CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) presented Charles E. Moore, M.D., an Atlanta-based ear, nose, and throat physician, with the Benjamin Rush Award for Citizenship and Community Service. The award recognizes physicians who have gone above and beyond their professional call of duty to make an outstanding contribution to the community.

Dr. Moore was chosen by the AMA for his exceptional dedication to providing accessible and equitable medical services and health education to the people of Atlanta’s marginalized and minoritized communities. His life of service has been devoted to mitigating the conditions that determine whether people have access to the health care services and resources they need to thrive. 

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