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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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Supreme Court case on Clean Air Act could have major health implications

The Clean Air Act gives the EPA power to restrict carbon emissions that cause climate change and endanger human health. A West Virginia case limiting the EPAs authority is under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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How creative thinking spurred a global public health solution

Engineer Peter Janicki was asked to clean up sewage wastelands in developing countries. A creative way of thinking about sanitation led to a groundbreaking invention that solved a public health problem and turns tons of sewage into clean, drinkable water.

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