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14 MIN READ

Health experts discuss importance of maintaining heart health during the pandemic

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 the importance of maintaining cardiovascular health during the pandemic.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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28 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: Chicago’s Response to COVID-19

In the Oct. 1, 2021 Prioritizing Equity webinar, Chicago public health leaders discuss challenges and lessons learned during COIVD-19.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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15 MIN READ

Diana Ramos, MD, on exploring the disproportionate impact on the Latinx community

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 the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community, including safety and access to health care.

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Population Care
AMA Update
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5 MIN READ

How to prioritize chronic disease prevention with Latinx patients

The Latinx population is disproportionately affected by chronic diseases compared with other ethnic, racial and socioeconomic groups. Here’s how doctors can help.

Population Care
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4 MIN READ

Marking the tragic milestone of 200,000 COVID-19 deaths

Each death is an irreplaceable loss, and we can’t grow numb to the suffering. We must renew our efforts to prevent further infections and deaths.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 14, 2020

In the news: Preventive health care has declined during pandemic, plans to distribute coronavirus vaccines for free and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 MIN READ

4 reasons why BP control has dropped among American adults

After a decade-plus of progress, there is bad news on BP control rate in recent years, prior to COVID-19. Find out what’s driving this discouraging trend.

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6 MIN READ

COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Chicago Racial Equity Rapid Response Team

Find out about the initiatives Chicago is taking to address the severity of COVID-19 among the city's Black and Latinx communities.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

Get patients vaccinated to help avoid double whammy flu season

Childhood immunizations and flu shots for all could help hold off concurrent threats to the nation’s health care system already under stress from COVID-19.

Public Health