AMA 6-month Community of Practice on routine screening

AMA seeks community health center and emergency department physicians interested in increasing routine screening for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and LTBI.

Routine Screening Toolkit
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

Policies adopted on final day of AMA Interim Meeting include topics ranging from safeguarding youth using social media to protecting public against mpox.

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Building a robust public health system will benefit us all

A resilient, adequately funded public health system offers our best defense against existing and emerging health threats.

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AMA, CDC will work to bolster public health infrastructure

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named the AMA as a partner in a five-year, $176 million initiative.

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AMA awarded CDC funding to strengthen U.S. public health infrastructure

Funding to help implement interventions aimed at increasing screening for infectious diseases, and improving heart and brain health and patient pain care.

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New CME course: E-cigarettes & tobacco

Stay up to date on the adverse health effects of smoking and vaping tobacco while gaining important guidance on how to counsel patients on the risks and quitting.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Community outreach

A successful routine screening program begins with outreach strategies rooted in engagement outside the health setting’s walls. The toolkit addresses this key step.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Patient intake

To implement an effective routine screening program, there are several critical considerations to keep in mind along the testing continuum. Learn about step 2: patient intake.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Initiate standard screening protocols

Identifying who to screen for what infection(s) and when is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Learn more.

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Community-based education CME

Training exemplary physicians with continuing medical education on a variety of topics, including substance use disorder, from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Testing and diagnosis

Find critical considerations to address in testing and diagnosis protocols across the routine screening continuum.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Education and post-test counseling

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Find out more in step 5.

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