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7 ways Congress can cut COVID-19’s health inequities

The deadly pandemic has not hit all communities equally. Find out what doctors, nurses and hospitals agree should be done to address the problem.

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Prioritizing Equity video series: COVID-19 & Asian American & Pacific Islander Voices

Explore the ways COVID-19 may uniquely impact Asian American and Pacific Islander communities during the latest installment of our YouTube health equity series.

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Medical students offer insights on inequities during COVID-19

Medical students from across organized medicine are working to address the health inequity laid bare by the pandemic.

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Prioritizing Equity video series: COVID-19 & the Experiences of Medical Students

AMA’s Chief Health Equity Officer Aletha Maybank MD, MPH, hosts a panel with a group of medical students to discuss health equity considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Breaking down data on the AAPI community to improve health equity

AMA report of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) data disaggregation lays out an overview of the AAPI community. Learn more.

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AMA warns against racism, xenophobia amid COVID-19

Racism and xenophobia lead to negative health consequences for segments of our population and this shouldn’t be tolerated.

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Prioritizing Equity video series: Strengthening the Public Health Infrastructure to Battle Crises

AMA’s Chief Health Equity Officer Aletha Maybank MD, MPH, hosts a panel with a group of health experts and leaders in minority communities across the nation to discuss health equity during the pandemic.

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Diabetes prevention message not getting through? What you can do

More than a quarter of adults eligible for a diabetes prevention program express interest in participating, but few are being referred.

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Avneet Soin: Preparing to shape policy

AMA member and medical student Avneet Soin has already started on the path blazed by physicians committed to public health and health policy advocacy.

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