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5 MIN READ

Defending science in a time of fear and uncertainty

The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged in a time where evidence and facts are increasingly viewed with skepticism. It’s time to restore the trust in science.

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4 MIN READ

Doctors will beat COVID-19. Let’s bring more of them to the fight.

The global pandemic is an all-hands-on-deck moment. Retired doctors, IMGs, and DACA recipients can play vital roles to help us stop the deadly coronavirus.

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4 MIN READ

National Doctors' Day takes on much greater meaning this year

As the COVID-19 global pandemic upends American life and strains U.S. health care, doctors are showing their heroism as never before. Take time to thank one today for their service.

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4 MIN READ

We must use every available resource to fight COVID-19

Doctors and other health care heroes are stepping up to save lives in COVID-19 hot zones, yet doing so with woefully inadequate supplies. This situation is unacceptable.

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2 MIN READ

What I told the president we need to effectively fight COVID-19

I want you to know that the AMA is listening to you and channeling your collective voices into action.

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3 MIN READ

Physicians must rise in coordinated response to COVID-19

Doctors understand the most important trait in a health emergency is the ability to remain calm. Let your training and your adherence to science guide you.

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4 MIN READ

Why AMA is investing in Chicago’s West Side to boost health equity

Factors outside the exam room drive disparate health care outcomes. Learn how the AMA will help finance a bid to promote well-being in an area with life expectancy far below the national average.

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4 MIN READ

Action needed now to prevent a new generation of nicotine addiction

Teens and young adults are most attracted to e-cig flavors, and are at higher risk of seeing addiction’s impact on their ability to learn, concentrate or control their impulses.

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3 MIN READ

AMA to Supreme Court: Rescinding DACA would harm health care

This case’s outcome could have a broad impact across our health system. That is why America’s physicians are speaking out.

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