Elderly Population Care

Population Care

Mar 22, 2023 ·

Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

A healthy aging initiative at Atlantic Health System prescribes laughter as a key to lowering stress among older adults. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health

Mar 10, 2023 ·

4 MIN READ

New tips to help physicians reduce suicide risk among patients

Suicide is the top cause of U.S. firearm-related deaths. Learn from an emergency physician expert about how doctors can help prevent these deaths.

Multigenerational figures walking in a row

Public Health

Feb 24, 2023 ·

8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew now about COVID-19 risk and age

As SARS-CoV-2 evolves, age remains an important risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes. An intensive care physician shares how age affects outcomes.

Public Health

Feb 23, 2023 ·

12 MIN READ

Gun violence: Firearm safety and suicide prevention with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about firearm safety and suicide prevention.

Public Health

Feb 23, 2023 ·

12 MIN READ

Gun violence: Firearm safety and suicide prevention with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about firearm safety and suicide prevention.

Publications & Newsletters

Feb 17, 2023 ·

4 MIN READ

COVID-19 vaccine added to immunization schedules for adults and children with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about immunization schedules for adults and children.

Digital

Feb 6, 2023 ·

3 MIN READ

Millions of Medicare patients kept telehealth habit post-vaccines

About one-third of those on Medicare because of a disability accessed care through telehealth. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.

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Elderly Population Care

Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

New tips to help physicians reduce suicide risk among patients

What doctors wish patients knew now about COVID-19 risk and age

Gun violence: Firearm safety and suicide prevention with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH

Gun violence: Firearm safety and suicide prevention with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH [Podcast]

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 13, 2023

COVID-19 vaccine added to immunization schedules for adults and children with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

Millions of Medicare patients kept telehealth habit post-vaccines

Membership Moves Medicine™

Improve older adults' care