HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

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Policies must address COVID-19 impact on minoritized communities

COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on minoritized and marginalized communities reveals need for strong health equity policy, the AMA told Congress.

Health Equity
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AMA past president Barbara L. McAneny, MD, on how COVID impacts Native Americans

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by learning about the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on Native Americans. 

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National campaign aims to support heart health among Black women

A new campaign launches to reach Black women and their squads to help them protect their hearts through monitoring and managing blood pressure.

Health Equity
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Why police brutality is a matter of public health

Police brutality and the racism that exacerbates violence are further sources of systemic health inequity, says an AMA-convened panel of physicians and other experts.

Health Equity
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Steven Stack, MD, MBA, on the role of health departments to safely reopen states

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the role of state public health departments in the reopening during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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AMA Board of Trustees pledges action against racism, police brutality

The AMA Board of Trustees today pledged action to confront systemic racism and police brutality.

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In COVID-19 crisis, AMA’s powerful voice rings out to save lives

Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy on critical issues such as access to PPE, telehealth, financial relief for doctors, health care inequities, and more.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA, coalition announce campaign to advocate for heart health with Black women

Together, AMA and coalition launch “Release the Pressure” campaign aimed at supporting Black women to monitor, manage their blood pressure.

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Special report: Police brutality must stop

AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, and Board Chair Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, discuss how violence between law enforcement and the public affects health.

Health Equity