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Challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram with Joel Bervell [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on social media.

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15 Min Read

Challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram with Joel Bervell

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on social media.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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New name for lifesaving procedure recognizes Black pioneer’s role

Vivien Thomas helped develop what’s long been known as the Blalock-Taussig shunt. More prominent recognition of his vital contribution is way overdue.

Health Equity
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AMA announces virtual health equity series

The AMA today announced the National Health Equity Grand Rounds, a virtual series on health inequities and opportunities to improve the health of our nation.

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National Health Equity Grand Rounds: History of racism in U.S. health care

The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series episode, History of Racism in U.S. Health Care: Root Causes of Today’s Hierarchy and Systems of Power, took place on Feb. 7, 2023.

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National Health Equity Grand Rounds
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New law provides data-mapping tool to lower maternal mortality

The “Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act” will identify where help is needed so lifesaving interventions can be developed.

Population Health
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To boost outcomes, first unlock the power of health literacy

One way to advance health equity is to improve health literacy, which can make patients more confident and active participants in their own health.

Health Equity
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Tips to advance health equity concepts in residency training

Advancing health equity is a driving ideal behind health systems science, which is reshaping medical education across the continuum. Learn more.

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CME helps narrow gaps in dermatology training on skin of color

Comprehensive CME walks dermatologists through the ways different conditions present in skin of color. Learn more with the AMA.

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