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What is structural racism?

AMA provides videos, news and more on how structural racism fosters discrimination in U.S. systems, including education, housing, legal and health care.

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Health Equity
Health Care Definitions
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New PSAs aim to inspire U.S. adults to improve blood pressure

“Get Down With Your Blood Pressure” campaign reminds Americans that HBP management may be as simple as four easy steps: “Get It, Slip It, Cuff It, Check It.”

Press Releases
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Anuncios de servicio público animan adultos mejorar su presión arterial

La campaña “Éntrale a bajar tu presión” recuerda que se puede tomar cuatro pasos sencillos para controlar la presión arterial alta.

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Father and mother sitting on couch with their ill baby having a telehealth call with a physician; the father taking the baby's temperature and the mother feeling the baby's forehead
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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.

Infectious Diseases
Physician going over examination notes with patient, both wearing masks.
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Why to start screening patients for prediabetes 5 years earlier

Learn about which patients to screen, at what age, and about the effective interventions to help prevent type 2 diabetes.

Prevention & Wellness
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La AMA, socios lanzan la campaña Nadie Tiene Tiempo para la Influenza

Los CDC, la AMA y el Ad Council promueven vacunas contra la influenza en medio de las preocupaciones por el COVID-19.

Press Releases
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AMA applauds Biden administration’s final Title X rule

New regulations will reverse drastic changes to Title X family planning program.

Press Releases
Marcus Christopher Griffith, MD
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Q&A: How this Black doctor fights COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

AMA member Marcus Christopher Griffith, MD, says community ties are key to helping patients get themselves and loved ones vaccinated.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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AMA announces effort to advance equitable innovation in health care

AMA announces effort to advance equitable innovation in health care

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