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3 MIN READ

Trends on overdose deaths require specific actions, all-hands approach

With a report issued today detailing the horrific toll of the nation’s overdose and death epidemic, the AMA calls for an all-hands approach to help save lives.

Press Releases
Jerry Abraham, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: When fighting climate change, don’t overlook health equity

Throughout the pandemic, AMA member Jerry Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ, has advocated for equitable vaccine distribution. Now he’s taking on climate change.

Public Health
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding offers benefits for babies and moms, but it’s hard. Two pediatricians say shame over feeding choices has no place in the nursery.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
1 MIN READ

Women in Medicine Month education

Highlights from previous Women in Medicine Months, including videos and webinars.

Women Physicians
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Release the Pressure toolkit for health care professionals

Download campaign toolkit resources from AMA, physician groups, heart health experts and ESSENCE that aim to support Black women in a movement for healthy blood pressure.

Hypertension
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4 MIN READ

AMA to court: Race, ethnicity helps gauge COVID-19 severity risk

Inequities lead to worse COVID-19 outcomes. Learn why physicians should be able to account for that in prescribing decisions.

Health Equity
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10 MIN READ

Novavax vaccine questions answered with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [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 Novavax vaccine questions.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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10 MIN READ

Novavax vaccine questions answered with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing Novavax vaccine questions.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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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 Care