Cigarettes
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3 MIN READ

It's time for the FDA to crack down on menthol flavoring

AMA joins lawsuit to compel FDA to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. Agency’s failure to act has deadly consequences, especially for Black Americans.

Public Health
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American Medical Association (AMA) joins lawsuit against FDA

Menthol cigarettes have killed thousands of Americans, particularly African Americans, in the time the FDA has delayed action.

Press Releases
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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Black Arizona COVID-19 Task Force

See how the Black Arizona COVID-19 Task Force is working in Arizona to address the COVID-19 public health crisis in Black and other marginalized communities.

Population Care
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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College works in Nashville to expand COVID-19 testing teams in prisons and churches via mobile operations.

Health Equity
5 MIN READ

COVID-19 health equity initiatives: New York City Department of Health

The New York City Department of Health mobilized teams to perform testing and follow-up point of care services as a way to interrupt COVID-19 transmission.

Health Equity
Physician giving a vaccination
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4 MIN READ

CDC director: Push is on to vaccinate 65% of Americans against flu

The CDC is developing plans to reach communities of color that COVID-19 has hit harder and where flu vaccination rates have traditionally been lower.

Public Health
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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: August 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 17, 2020

In the news: Young adults becoming main drivers of new coronavirus infections and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 10, 2020

In the news: Young adults with COVID-19 may take weeks to recover, review finds U.S. vaccines are safe and more.

Publications & Newsletters