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These health systems are taking steps to address health equity

AMA Health System Program members are addressing social drivers of health to better serve patients who continue to face inequities in health care.

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Advocacy in action: Combatting health effects of climate change

The American Medical Association has declared climate change a public health crisis that threatens the health and well-being of all individuals.

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AMA Update for Nov. 8, 2024: Hurricane recovery in Florida, the IV fluid shortage and health care emergency preparedness
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Hurricane recovery in Florida, the IV fluid shortage and health care emergency preparedness

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about health care emergency preparedness.

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Hurricane recovery in Florida, the IV fluid shortage and health care emergency preparedness [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about health care emergency preparedness.

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Environment & public health

Explore education from Natural Resources Defense Council about the effect of environmental changes on public health and learn how to help do your part. 

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Oct. 18, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Prior authorization bill earns cosponsorship milestone in House and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 7, 2024

In the news: How arm position impacts BP readings, EPA rule on lead pipes, ADHD in adults, COVID-19 raises stroke, heart attack risk and more.

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In Pacific Northwest, climate change is a health equity concern

Smoke from the annual late summer wildfires in Washington brings a surge of pediatric asthma patients to Confluence Health emergency departments.

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Drive action on climate change

Recognize and respond to climate change’s impacts on human health with CME through the UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity.

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The hottest day on earth, bird flu outbreak in humans, CDC warning BACTEC alert and new HIV study [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about BD BACTEC bottles, the latest on bird flu and more.

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AMA Update for July 26, 2024: The hottest day on earth, bird flu outbreak in humans, CDC warning BACTEC alert and new HIV study
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The hottest day on earth, bird flu outbreak in humans, CDC warning BACTEC alert and new HIV study

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about BD BACTEC bottles, the latest on bird flu and more.

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