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Public HealthAug 5, 2021

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.

Population CareJul 29, 2021

How this Arkansas law puts government in exam room, harms patients

Doctors, patients file suit to stop a law that prevents crucial, gender-affirming medical care from taking place. Learn more with the AMA.

Population CareJul 13, 2021

Maya Green, MD, MPH, on care for Black & LGBTQ+ patient population

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Maya Green, MD, MPH, on care for Black and LGBTQ+ patients.

Population Care

Black & LGBTQ+: At the intersection of race, sexual orientation & identity

On June 24, 2021, the Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues and Minority Affairs Section held a webinar featuring on the health and well-being of Americans who identify as Black and LGBTQ+.

Population CareJun 25, 2021

6 things patients wish physicians knew about gender identity

Yes, pronouns matter. Learn with the AMA about some other keys to creating a welcoming environment for patients, across the gender spectrum.

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Population CareMar 1, 2021

Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must end, doctors say

AMA joins National Association of Manufacturers and many others to back the Equality Act’s passage in the House of Representatives. Find out why.

Population CareFeb 22, 2021

Fellowship program offers chance to transform nation’s LGBTQ+ care

$750,000 AMA Foundation grant open to develop program to improve care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer patients.

Population CareFeb 4, 2021

With new president, strong signs on LGBTQ inclusion and health

Biden moves to reverse ban on transgender Americans serving openly in the military and nominates historic first for upper echelons at HHS.

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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster: Who can get it, who could benefit

Prioritizing Equity Spotlight series: Beyond an apology to restorative justice

Medicare should pay for telehealth list services after pandemic

Ochsner Health on helping patients & community post-Hurricane Ida

Residency programs should trumpet no-tolerance approach on racism

Raising her hand to help build U.S. addiction-medicine workforce

Another year of virtual interviews: What pre-meds must know

What it’s like in critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Sanghavi

Sept. 24, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Sept. 24, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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House of Delegates, AMA Board and AMA Councils candidates' election

Future meetings of the AMA House of Delegates

CME: Council on Medical Education reports

Medical education leadership opportunities

IPPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

Medical Student Section (MSS) advocacy & policy

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 20, 2021

New voices, perspective sought as CPT Editorial Panel expands