July 29 webinar: Routine Screening for Infectious Diseases in Rural Areas

Join the American Medical Association as we explore the importance of routinely screening for infectious diseases, including HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, and latent TB, in emergency departments.

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Nov. 15, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Removing stigma part of Northwest Permanente strategy to improving physicians' health and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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AMA works to address stigma, barriers in LGBTQ+ care

Find out how the HIV/AIDS crisis helped propel the AMA to step up efforts to address LGBTQ+ health inequities.

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Michigan State training helps overcome addiction’s stigma

Medical students, physicians are eager to learn how to better care for patients living with substance-use disorders. Learn more with the AMA.

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Ending the stigma of opioid-use disorder in the emergency department

Need for cultural shift in medicine on opioid-use disorder is long overdue. Learn about one emergency physician’s journey to understanding.

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Improve key communication skills

Professionalism and Communication Education from Drexel University offers CME modules for health care professionals, developed by leading educators. 

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How language makes a difference in treating substance-use disorder

Person-first language can help patients who are struggling with addiction—and stigma. Learn more with the AMA.

Behavioral Health
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Telehealth a lifeline for patients with substance-use disorders

Virtual care has helped patients overcome barriers such as lack of transportation and treatment stigma. Learn more with the AMA.

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5 evidence-based steps to end the overdose epidemic

Shame and stigma won’t save lives. Learn with the AMA about what effective policy looks like.

Behavioral Health
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Q&A: How COVID-19 has expanded spotlight on mental health

Mental health in the age of COVID-19, says AMA member Adrian Jaques H. Ambrose, MD, MPH, has created an increased focus on stigmas, health equity and youth.

Behavioral Health
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Removing stigma, advancing evidence-based care at Mount Sinai

Learn about an innovative primary care program at the New York hospital that helps people with opioid-use disorder get the care they need.

Behavioral Health