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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 20, 2020

In the news: Black children three times more likely to die following surgery, number of people infected with coronavirus may be much higher than reported and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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How Kaiser Permanente fights inequity in the face of COVID-19

With COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx communities, Kaiser Permanente stands with those who are fighting for equity and justice.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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7 ways to improve Black health—in mind and body

Find out how physicians and other health professionals can make a change to better reach and care for their Black patients.

Population Health
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6 Min Read

5 steps physicians can take to prioritize Black patients’ well-being

Black patients face inequities that drive worse outcomes in physical and mental health. Learn with the AMA about what physicians can do to address the situation.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

What’s needed to vanquish COVID-19 health inequities

The pandemic underscores the need for structural supports for people of color, especially as a potentially worse second wave of COVID-19 deaths and infections looms.

Health Equity
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AMA immediate past president testifies today on COVID-19 inequities

During the hearing, Harris' prepared testimony identified three factors behind the greater risk facing Black communities.

Press Releases
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National campaign aims to support heart health among Black women

A new campaign launches to reach Black women and their squads to help them protect their hearts through monitoring and managing blood pressure.

Population Health
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AMA, coalition announce campaign to advocate for heart health with Black women

Together, AMA and coalition launch “Release the Pressure” campaign aimed at supporting Black women to monitor, manage their blood pressure.

Press Releases
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5 Min Read

Why African American communities are being hit hard by COVID-19

AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, talks with black journalists about the factors driving pandemic caseloads, deaths among African Americans.

Population Health