Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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AMA celebrates the kick-off to Women in Medicine month

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with special episodes about women in medicine throughout September.

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Prioritizing Equity video series: Lessons NYC has Learned From COVID-19

Physician leaders from the New York City Department of Health discuss the lessons the city has learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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4 ways to integrate equity into public health emergency response

When responding to public health emergencies, placing health equity as a priority will be key to moving forward. Learn more from the AMA.

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COVID-19 health equity initiatives across the United States

Read case studies from health care organizations and their initiatives to address health disparities in marginalized communities impacted by COVID-19.

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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Black Arizona COVID-19 Task Force

See how the Black Arizona COVID-19 Task Force is working in Arizona to address the COVID-19 public health crisis in Black and other marginalized communities.

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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Cambridge Health Alliance

See how Cambridge Health Alliance works in Massachusetts to address the COVID-19 pandemic among essential workers and communities with chronic medical conditions.

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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College works in Nashville to expand COVID-19 testing teams in prisons and churches via mobile operations.

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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Michigan Public Health Institute

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Public Health Institute, on behalf of the Michigan Justice Fund, has addressed health disparities among the incarcerated.

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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Milwaukee Health Department

Find out how the Milwaukee Health Department in Wisconsin is working to transform systems of racism that impact the health and well-being of the community.

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