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AMA adopts new policies at 2019 Annual Meeting

The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates voted this week at its 2019 Annual Meeting to adopt new policies.

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When water is unsafe, physicians must take up public health roles

The ongoing drinking water contamination in Flint, Michigan, serves as a wake-up call to physicians about their public health duties during such crises.

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AMA backs evidence-based vaccine policy, opposes new commission

Delegates also take actions to address the rising incidence of myopia, lead poisoning and ocular burns from liquid laundry packets.

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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA's new policies — which includes continued support of vaccine policy in the U.S. — were approved during the voting session of the AMA’s Annual Meeting.

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Speaking out on lead, Flint pediatrician fulfills calling

A pediatrician identified increasing levels of lead in children after a change in the water supply and advocates for change in a way others cannot.

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AMA adopts new policies to improve health of nation

During its Interim Meeting, the AMA voted to adopt new policies aimed at improving the health of the nation.

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Physicians go green and set environmental example for patients

Physicians can fight pollution and energy overconsumption with an environmental sustainability program from MyGreenDoctor. Creating a healthier world sets an example patients can follow.

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Flint lead crisis prompts new AMA policy on water purity

The public health danger raised by Flint’s lead crisis prompted the AMA to adopt policy encouraging the timely removal of lead services lines, public availability of water test results, regular testing of water at schools, daycares and health care facilities at the 2016 Annual Meeting.

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AMA adopts new policies to prevent future lead poisoning

In light of the water crisis in Flint, Mich., communities are aware of the dangers of lead, and efforts to remove it from the water supply are in full force.

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