Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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In-person a no-go, so residency program told its story on Instagram

During a tumultuous year, the pediatrics residency program at an Oakland hospital leveraged its Instagram account to show its values and create community.

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November 2021 Special Meeting health equity education

Find information for health equity education opportunities that will be available at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD.
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Try these 7 equity-focused language options to engage patients

Learn how the words doctors use—and the narratives behind them—can have life-altering consequences for the patients and communities they serve.

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Join the discussion on measuring the value of virtual care

Learn what physicians and industry experts are saying and take part in an online dialogue on shaping telehealth’s future.

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AMA in the News: October 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2021.

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Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts glossary

Review the glossary for Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts for key terms/concepts on how to use language to engage and support.

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Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts

Learn about Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts for comprehensive health equity communication guidelines to support physicians’ conversations with patients.

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Our words matter. It’s time to get them right.

A shift in thinking about language and dominant narratives can help us advance health equity and center care on the experiences of people and communities.

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Signs point to a worse flu season. Vaccination’s the answer.

Pandemic measures drove very low flu case counts last season, but the picture’s likely to be different this time. Learn why there’s #NoTimeForFlu.

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