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2 MIN READ

New research shows increase in Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure

AMA and AHA reaffirm shared commitment to equip physicians and all Americans, particularly communities of color, with resources to lower blood pressure rates.

Press Releases
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5 MIN READ

Gathering race, ethnicity info can help fight inequity. How to do it well.

To achieve BP control for all patient populations, health inequities must be identified. Discover how to capture complete patient data in your practice.

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Hypertension
Health System Spotlight
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Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, explores the context of public health to improve equity

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the latest health equity news, including the understanding of context in public health.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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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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3 MIN READ

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
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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