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4 Min Read

Even with Rx use, lower BP control achieved for Black patients

Learn more with the AMA about three areas to focus on to address hypertension-care inequities and improve BP control among Black patients.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

How banning menthol cigarettes could save 6,000 Black lives a year

After the AMA and others took the issue to court, the FDA proposed a ban. Learn how it would cut health inequity and stop smoking-related deaths.

Population Health
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AMA statement on FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes

The AMA supports the FDA’s action to propose a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and remove these harmful products from the market.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Why BP must be top of mind at every Black woman’s doctor visit

Learn more with the AMA about compelling messages backed up by helpful resources that can help reverse the hypertension trend in Black communities.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

How legacy of medical racism shapes U.S. health care today

Many physicians know their profession needs to make amends with victims of its historical abuses. Experts weigh in on how this should happen.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

What drives Black maternal health inequities in the U.S.

Too often, Black mothers feel unheard by physicians and are mistreated by the American health system. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Health
Two women wearing masks and receiving vaccinations at a school or communinity center.
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4 Min Read

Empowering Black communities to boost COVID-19 vaccination

Medical student LaShyra “Lash” Nolen, an AMA member, leads a project to deliver culturally sensitive, accurate information in marginalized communities.

Population Health
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15 Min Read

LaShyra Nolen empowers Black community with accurate COVID info [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to empower the Black community with accurate COVID-19 info.

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Population Health
AMA Update Podcast
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15 Min Read

LaShyra Nolen empowers Black community with accurate COVID info

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to empower the Black community with accurate COVID-19 info.

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Population Health
AMA Update