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With new president, strong signs on LGBTQ inclusion and health

Biden moves to reverse ban on transgender Americans serving openly in the military and nominates historic first for upper echelons at HHS.

Population Care
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AMA salutes Biden for ending ban on transgender Americans in military

AMA welcomes the president’s decision to reverse the policy that largely barred transgender people from serving in the military.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 18, 2021

In the news: CDC warns of potential COVID-19 surge, Biden executive orders, special clinics for COVID-19 “long haulers”, women with autoimmune disorders and AD/HD babies.

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Jan. 22, 2021: Biden's first moves will aid pandemic fight, boost global health

Biden’s first moves will aid pandemic fight, boost global health in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

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U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to sign a series of executive orders
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Biden’s first moves will aid pandemic fight, boost global health

Flurry of executive actions offer promise of coordinated national approach needed to stem deadly tide of COVID-19.

Public Health
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AMA applauds Biden Administration on first-day executive actions

Measures address COVID-19 pandemic, racial equity, climate, re-engage with WHO.

Press Releases
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How to take an LGBTQ-inclusive social history to improve care

LGBTQ adolescents are more prone to depression, suicidality, substance-use disorder. Learn more with the AMA about effective screening conversations.

Population Care
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AMA in the News: October 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2020.

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AMA in the News
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Older Americans with HIV face a second pandemic in COVID-19

“We’ve been through this” attitude is helpful, but patients with HIV still face big problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health