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Our words matter. It’s time to get them right.

A shift in thinking about language and dominant narratives can help us advance health equity and center care on the experiences of people and communities.

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Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Unconstitutional attack on reproductive health must not stand

Mississippi’s attempt to limit reproductive health care infringes on the patient-physician relationship and impermissibly violates medical ethics

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Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP): MSS tool kit

Download quick start guides, presentation templates and more, for the Medical Student Outreach Program on MSS leadership, advocacy and policy resolution. 

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Defeating misinformation is key in ending the pandemic

Americans deserve clear and truthful messaging about the importance of vaccines, vaccine science, and the crucial role they play in protecting public health.

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Full FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine is milestone in pandemic fight

We must take full advantage of the vaccine protection afforded us by the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine now that it has earned full FDA approval. 

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Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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We must reverse drop in U.S. life expectancy that preceded pandemic

Life expectancy was declining well before the pandemic accelerated its pace, but a greater focus on social determinants of health can help reverse this trend.

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American Medical Association announces new chief academic officer

AMA today announced hiring of Sanjay Desai, MD, as its new Chief Academic Officer and Group Vice President of Medical Education.

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VA standards for health professionals threaten veterans’ care

Action by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement practice standards has unintended consequences that jeopardize health care for veterans.

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Evolving COVID-19 situation demands nimble response

The CDC’s new guidance on mask-wearing is prudent advice offered for our protection. As frustrating as it may be, this is the right decision.

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