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4 MIN READ

AMA report examines existing inequity driving Latinx COVID-19 impact

Report investigates reasons behind inequities, finds impact of COVID-19 on Latinx community likely underestimated.

Press Releases
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Prioritizing Equity video series: Structural Racism and the Latinx Community

In this installment of the AMA Prioritizing Equity webinar series, public health leaders discuss COVID-19 and the Latinx community. Watch now.

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Population Care
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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Who gets coronavirus vaccine first? Ethics, equity drive plan

Learn more with the AMA about experts’ four-phase plan for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine upon FDA approval.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Flu vaccination: 6 tips to win over the undecideds

Amid a potential twindemic, physicians’ words on influenza immunization carry more weight than usual. This advice will help you persuade the fence-sitters.

Population Care
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3 MIN READ

Chicago connects with community leaders to fight health inequities

The Windy City’s public health officials have partnered with community leaders to target long-lasting outcome gaps that the pandemic has exacerbated.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

Surgeon general: Hypertension control must be a national priority

Tailored strategies needed to improve reach, equity of BP-control efforts across health care and other sectors of society. Learn more with the AMA.

Hypertension
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Impact of COVID-19 on minoritized and marginalized communities

Locate resources on how long-standing disparities in marginalized and minoritized communities have exacerbated the impact of COVID-19.

Health Equity
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12 MIN READ

Howard Bauchner, MD, JAMA editor, discusses three critical COVID-19 trends

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 research, the infodemic and vaccine distribution with JAMA editor-in-chief Howard Bauchner, MD.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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AMA, CDC, Ad Council urge flu vaccination amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many Americans undecided about flu vaccine, experts warn a severe flu season during COVID-19 could be devastating.

Press Releases