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Oct. 31, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Federal court protects rights of immigrant kids

A federal court protects the rights of immigrant kids. Find out how AMA is advocating for health at the border.

Advocacy Update
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New “public charge” rule will put immigrants’ health at risk

Children, pregnant women, the disabled will be hit hard by rule that discourages immigrants from accessing Medicaid, other government programs, physicians tell federal court.

Judicial Advocacy
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Why it’s time to pull the plug on e-cigarette ads

The problem goes beyond the outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses. 8 in 10 teens see e-cigarette ads, and 40% of 12th-graders have vaped nicotine.

Behavioral Health
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AMA encourages all media to reject e-cigarette ads

AMA calls on all media companies to reject future advertising related to e-cigarette and vaping products, particularly ads targeting young people.

Press Releases
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Sept. 6, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Marijuana use during pregnancy and adolescence, LGBTQ protections and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA applauds Surgeon General’s advisory on cannabis

AMA commends Surgeon General’s advisory on harmful health effects of cannabis use by pregnant women and youth, and commitment to furthering research on cannabis.

Press Releases
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Congress told impact of immigrant children’s trauma may be lifelong

AMA tells Congress that conditions in Customs and Border Protection facilities are inappropriate for children and pregnant women.

Population Health
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July 12, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Immigrant children trauma, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to diagnose hypertension and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA calls on DHS to address conditions at border facilities

AMA calls on DHS and CBP to address conditions at the southern border, which are inappropriate for the care and treatment of children and pregnant women.

Press Releases