A group of teens putting their hands in a circle all wearing a neon green wristband.
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What physicians can do to promote teen health

Teen Health Week raises awareness about critical issues in adolescent health. There are five ways your practice can participate.

Population Health
Mouth exhaling vapor from an e-cigerette.
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Higher e-cig nicotine levels linked to more teen smoking, vaping

The findings suggest policies on nicotine concentration levels in e-cigarettes could affect adolescents’ tobacco use.

Behavioral Health
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Physicians back programs to address maternal mortality, depression

Delegates also support comprehensive care that addresses the specific health needs of children in foster care.

Population Health
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Too much time with TV, Twitter a concern for kids

Newly adopted polices aim to address the adverse effects of excess screen time and social media use among children and teens.

Population Health
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AMA highlights harmful effects of screen time in youth

At its Interim Meeting, the AMA adopted policy that urges better balance between screen time and physical activity.

Press Releases
Disgruntled teen with adult caregiver.
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Pediatric primary care could be key to solving teen opioid crisis

Overdose deaths up again among 15- to 19-year olds. A new pediatric practice model holds promise as a solution to specialist shortages.

Behavioral Health
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3 Min Read

Aug. 24, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Oregon vetoes psychologist prescribing bill and enacts Tobacco 21 legislation in the latest round of state and local health care advocacy.

Advocacy Update
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AMA backs evidence-based vaccine policy, opposes new commission

Delegates also take actions to address the rising incidence of myopia, lead poisoning and ocular burns from liquid laundry packets.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA's new policies — which includes continued support of vaccine policy in the U.S. — were approved during the voting session of the AMA’s Annual Meeting.

Press Releases