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What doctors wish patients knew about postpartum care

The postpartum period is a critically important time in maternal health. Baptist Health Medical Group Jennifer Heer Ford, MD, shares more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

7 keys to improving U.S. maternal health now

Big systemic changes are needed to successfully address the nation’s maternal health crisis. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: What we need to do—now—to address the maternal health crisis

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about the AMA’s newly released recommendations on maternal health and what approaches are needed.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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4 MIN READ

Teaming up with the Cherokee Nation to address doctor shortages

Rural areas are especially hard hit by physician shortages. A medical school affiliated with the Cherokee Nation aims to help fill the gap.

Sustainability
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5 MIN READ

Sanford Health video visits bring prenatal care to rural areas

With hospital labor-and-delivery units closing throughout Northern Minnesota, Sanford Health’s OB video visits preserve access and improve outcomes.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 29, 2024

In the news: Syphilis and measles on the rise, hundreds of foodborne illness outbreaks unreported each year, new COVID vaccines prevent symptoms and more.

Publications & Newsletters
AMA Update for Jan. 8, 2024: How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO
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13 MIN READ

How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tribal medical education programs.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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13 MIN READ

How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tribal medical education programs.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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Indian Health Service must act to lower staff physician vacancies

The Indian Health Service has reported regional staff vacancy rates of up to 41%. Learn with the AMA about how to address these physician shortages.

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