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5 MIN READ

Policies must address COVID-19 impact on minoritized communities

COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on minoritized and marginalized communities reveals need for strong health equity policy, the AMA told Congress.

Health Equity
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7 MIN READ

AMA past president Barbara L. McAneny, MD, on how COVID impacts Native Americans

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by learning about the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on Native Americans. 

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Population Care
AMA Update
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6 MIN READ

National campaign aims to support heart health among Black women

A new campaign launches to reach Black women and their squads to help them protect their hearts through monitoring and managing blood pressure.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

AMA, coalition announce campaign to advocate for heart health with Black women

Together, AMA and coalition launch “Release the Pressure” campaign aimed at supporting Black women to monitor, manage their blood pressure.

Press Releases
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7 MIN READ

Special report: Police brutality must stop

AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, and Board Chair Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, discuss how violence between law enforcement and the public affects health.

Health Equity
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51 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: The Root Cause

The AMA's Prioritizing Equity video series looks at root causes of health inequities and how practitioners can consider these contexts in their work.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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4 MIN READ

We can’t let essential care become another casualty of COVID-19

One of the pandemic’s hidden tragedies is the degree to which people have put off treatments for serious health conditions.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 MIN READ

Targeting COVID-19 inequities requires a data-driven approach

Find out how a health system in Cambridge, Massachusetts, scrutinizes trends and works with the community to reach underserved populations.

Health Equity
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6 MIN READ

Police brutality must stop

Violence between law enforcement and the public is a critical determinant of health. The AMA urges a multi-fold response to address longstanding societal racism.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints