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What’s needed to vanquish COVID-19 health inequities

The pandemic underscores the need for structural supports for people of color, especially as a potentially worse second wave of COVID-19 deaths and infections looms.

Health Equity
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AMA Board of Trustees pledges action against racism and police brutality

At the Special Meeting of the American Medical Association House of Delegates, the AMA Board of Trustees pledged action to confront systemic racism and police brutality.

Board of Trustees
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How cultural factors and health disparities impact transmission

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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Todd Askew on AMA’s advocacy efforts for physician and patient protections

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the first of a two-part series, about AMA's latest advocacy efforts.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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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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Population Health
AMA Update
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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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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.

Press Releases
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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