COVID-19 PPE Shortage

Two female physicians in ill-fitting PPE gear

Public HealthSep 1, 2021

Ill-fitting PPE contributes to added stress for women physicians

Poorly fitting PPE could risk lives of female physicians and other health professionals as the country continues to battle COVID-19. Learn more with the AMA.

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic employees holding PPE

Public HealthJul 6, 2021

Nearly 100,000 units of PPE go to community-based organizations

AMA Foundation, Project N95 partner to give masks, gowns and gloves to organizations throughout the country.

Health care professional putting on examination gloves

Public HealthJul 2, 2021

Pandemic pivots Ochsner Health to new role: PPE manufacturer

Louisiana’s Ochsner Health has long been an innovator in patient care. Now its pioneering spirit is taking it in a new direction: manufacturing.

A medical worker in PPE observes patients

Public HealthJun 23, 2021

Heartbreaking family tales spur medical student to help India

India is the deadliest COVID-19 epicenter to date. Learn what medical student Noor Shaik, an AMA member, is doing to get supplies to those in need.

Health care worker or nurse wearing mask, and checking medical supplies

Public HealthJun 15, 2021

Make sure PPE is designed to fit everyone

Gloves, masks and more are designed to fit men of European ancestry, sometimes leaving other doctors with badly fitting PPE. AMA seeks to change that.

Public Health

COVID-19: AMA's recent and ongoing advocacy efforts

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Medical Association has been the leading physician and patient ally. Learn more about recent and ongoing efforts.

Public HealthMay 5, 2021

Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, on gun violence within the 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 approaches to preventing gun violence during the pandemic.

Public HealthApr 27, 2021

4 decontaminating processes to effectively sterilize N95 masks

While PPE supply remains a problem in health care, what are some ways to effectively sterilize N95s? Learn more with the AMA.

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