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Advocacy Update

Mar 24, 2023 ·

March 24, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky enacts wellness bill and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

Mar 21, 2023 ·

AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

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Hypertension

Feb 10, 2023 ·

What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

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Public Health

Jan 13, 2023 ·

What doctors wish patients knew about cervical cancer prevention

Cervical cancer kills more 4,000 Americans each year, but these deaths can be prevented. Learn how getting vaccinated and screened can be a lifesaver.

Press Releases

Dec 16, 2022 ·

AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

As the new year approaches, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the improvements to their health in 2023 and beyond.

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Public Health

What doctors wish patients knew about maintaining healthy skin

Skin is the body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take great care of it. A dermatologist shares how to keep skin looking and feeling its best.

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Medical School Life

Nov 30, 2022 ·

Use the power of your medical student voice to move medicine

AMA Trustee David H. Aizuss, MD, details what he wishes he knew about advocating for patients and doctors as a medical student.

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Public Health

Nov 18, 2022 ·

What doctors wish patients knew about lung cancer screening

By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, it is harder to treat. But screening and prevention can reduce risk of dying from lung cancer.

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