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Providing inclusive hair care products at the bedside

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics system is meeting the hair care needs of its diverse patient population, becoming a model for the U.S.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Why the AMA is bolstering its commitment to health equity in Chicago

The AMA doubles down on its commitment to Chicago’s West Side United collaborative, seeking to improve the health and economic well-being of local residents.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA furthers commitment to Chicago’s west side with $3M investment

AMA calls on civic, business leaders to join in making strategic investments aimed at improving the health and economic vitality of Chicago’s west side.

Press Releases
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Not leaving health equity to chance: Future advocates get a boost

As with the physician workforce, the pool of health equity advocates requires constant development. A fellowship is fostering the next generation.

AMA Center for Health Equity
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Call race-based algorithms what they are: sources of harm

That app on your phone may not be the helpful tool you think it is. It might be plugging you into an outdated and harmful worldview. Learn more.

Health Equity
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Toolkit shows how developers can link health equity to innovation

New AMA resource offers insight into how digital health solution developers can ensure their products and services meaningfully advance health equity.

Health Equity
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Prioritizing Equity video series: Reproductive health care as a human right

Learn how reproductive health care is a human right and connects to health equity, exploring the impacts of the overturn of Roe v. Wade in this Prioritizing Equity discussion.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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What is health equity?

Health equity assures conditions for optimal health for all people. Achieving health equity requires valuing all individuals and populations equally.

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Health Equity
Health Care Definitions
Michael G. Knight, MD, MSHP
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3 ways medical students can help reverse distrust in medicine

U.S. medicine’s racist legacy has sown distrust among patients from historically marginalized communities. Medical students can push for systemic change.

Health Equity