Search results for "Disparities"
ACP addresses systemic racism, commits to being an antiracist organization
A new policy statement outlined the College's recommendations for addressing and mitigating systemic racism, including discrimination in law enforcement, as well as its commitment to expanding existing policies on disparities in health care and on hate crimes as a public health issue.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/4.htm
23 Jun 2020
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jul 2021
Healing the homeless during COVID-19
Communities are protecting homeless residents from crowded shelter conditions during the pandemic by using Federal Emergency Management Agency funding to provide shelter in hotel and motel rooms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/healing-the-homeless-during-covid-19.htm
1 Sep 2020
Heart failure, statins take center stage at AHA conference
Heart failure, headphones, statins and self-care were just some of the research topics presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions conference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/aha-wrap.htm
1 Feb 2009
Pushing toward gender equity in medicine
At the Women in Medicine Summit, held virtually last October, experts offered strategies to help support women in medicine during the pandemic and beyond.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/pushing-toward-gender-equity-in-medicine.htm
1 Jan 2021
Primary care's role in COVID-19 vaccination
Patients report that they trust their primary care practitioner the most, because a physician can address their problems in a real, personal way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/primary-cares-role-in-covid-19-vaccination.htm
1 Apr 2021
Hear, hear for audio-only health care access
Audio-only telemedicine has improved patient care, especially for rural and disadvantaged patients. ACP is seeking member feedback on their use of the practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/hear-hear-for-audio-only-health-care-access.htm
1 Feb 2023
Be on alert for CRC in younger patients
Medical groups are coming to consensus about expanded screening guidelines for colorectal cancer that lower the age to begin screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/be-on-alert-for-crc-in-younger-patients.htm
1 Sep 2021
AHA releases scientific statement on cardiovascular health in African-American patients
Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes generally occur earlier in African-American patients than in white patients, and adverse health behaviors may partly explain the higher burden of risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/31/4.htm
31 Oct 2017
Chapter advocacy key to advancing ACP's priorities
ACP's legislative staff are following four key court cases on affirmative action, gun violence, climate change, and women's reproductive health care rights.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/chapter-advocacy-key-to-advancing-acps-priorities.htm
1 Jun 2022