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.

Routine Screening Toolkit
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What doctors wish patients knew about contact tracing

Contact tracing still holds a place in slowing the spread of COVID-19. One physician expert shares what patients need to know.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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#ThisIsOurShot elevates physicians’ voices supporting vaccines

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 #ThisIsOurShot​, a national grassroots campaign to elevate physicians’ voices supporting vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Feb. 5, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations

Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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7 ways to help your Black patients control high blood pressure

Most Black adults have hypertension. Learn how physicians and other health professionals can improve care for Black patients with high BP.

Prevention & Wellness
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COVID-19 put spotlight on state medical association advocacy efforts

Pandemic pivots state medical association advocacy efforts and sparks new discussion on bolstering public health and reducing health disparities.

Infectious Diseases
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Communicate like Dr. Fauci? Training helps doctors talk the talk

The COVID-19 pandemic, and the misinformation surrounding it, has made physicians’ voice more critical than ever. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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As pandemic rages, Americans to get health coverage lifeline

Presidential action will bolster access to coverage through HealthCare.gov, Medicaid and more. Get updated with the AMA.

Federal Advocacy
Jan 29, 2021 ·
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FDA Director Peter Marks, MD, PhD, discusses COVID-19 vaccine safety & delivery

On Jan. 29, 2021, the AMA hosted the fifth webinar in the "COVID-19: What physicians need to know" series, focusing on COVID-19 vaccine delivery. Learn more.

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Events
COVID-19: What Physicians Need to Know Webinar Series
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Mira Irons, MD, reviews COVID variants and the latest on vaccines

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 COVID variants and the latest on vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update