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How embedded pharmacists improve care for Native American patients

Native American communities face growing inequity in health care, largely due to inadequate access to services. Find out how pharmacists help.

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Teaching culturally humble primary care

Tonya Fancher, MD, MPH, knows that more primary care doctors in a community means longer-living residents and more equitable outcomes. She’s made it her medical school’s mission to help aspiring doctors remain connected to their communities.

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaking at Feb. 27, 2020 event announcing that AMA and West Side United are investing $6 million to close health gaps in Chicago.
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Chicago investments tackle health inequities from the ground up

AMA commits to $2 million investment toward the betterment of community health and well-being on Chicago’s West Side, marked by decades of disinvestment.

Health Equity
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AMA, West Side United invest $6M to close health gaps in Chicago

AMA joins major Chicago hospitals and Northern Trust in mission to improve the health of Chicago’s west side neighborhoods.

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Why AMA is investing in Chicago’s West Side to boost health equity

Factors outside the exam room drive disparate health care outcomes. Learn how the AMA will help finance a bid to promote well-being in an area with life expectancy far below the national average.

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Physicians can help address global burden of cancer inequality

As a global public health imperative, physicians and other health professionals must work together to address cancer inequality. Find out more with the AMA.

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Effort aims to create cadre of physician LGBTQ health specialists

C-SPAN co-founder John D. Evans helped bring Congress to cable TV. Now he will lead AMA Foundation commission targeting LGBTQ health disparities.

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7 ways to expand diversity in precision medicine research

People of European ancestry make up about 10% of the world’s population, but 78% of genetic study participants. Learn how to reach diverse populations to change that picture and improve precision medicine.

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AMA Foundation launches new plan to address LGBTQ health disparities

John D. Evans to chair AMA Foundation Commission for National LGBTQ Fellowship Program.

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