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5 MIN READ

Why African American communities are being hit hard by COVID-19

AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, talks with black journalists about the factors driving pandemic caseloads, deaths among African Americans.

Population Care
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4 MIN READ

How to combat COVID-19’s disparate mental health impact

The pandemic is hitting people of color especially hard, and mental health is no exception. Learn what patients and physicians can do to alleviate the stress.

Health Equity
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5 MIN READ

Counting during COVID-19: Physicians needed in census effort

Officials call on the trusted voice of doctors to help in getting their patients counted after COVID-19 pandemic disrupts 2020 census operations.

Health Equity
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47 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: The Experience of Physicians of Color and COVID-19

Learn more about what some of the leading physician experts had to say about COVID-19’s effect on doctors and patients of color across the U.S.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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11 MIN READ

Experts explore health equity within the COVID-19 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 top developments in health equity and more.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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9 MIN READ

AMA experts discuss ethical considerations doctors face during COVID-19

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 ethical considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic and more.

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Ethics
AMA Update
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaking at Feb. 27, 2020 event announcing that AMA and West Side United are investing $6 million to close health gaps in Chicago.
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5 MIN READ

Chicago investments tackle health inequities from the ground up

AMA commits to $2 million investment toward the betterment of community health and well-being on Chicago’s West Side, marked by decades of disinvestment.

Health Equity
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7 MIN READ

AMA, West Side United invest $6M to close health gaps in Chicago

AMA joins major Chicago hospitals and Northern Trust in mission to improve the health of Chicago’s west side neighborhoods.

Press Releases
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Why AMA is investing in Chicago’s West Side to boost health equity

Factors outside the exam room drive disparate health care outcomes. Learn how the AMA will help finance a bid to promote well-being in an area with life expectancy far below the national average.

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Leadership
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