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Annie’s Place at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, offers no-cost childcare for parents to attend medical appointments.

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Can providing childcare at hospitals improve health?

Patients miss appointments — and health care workers miss work — because there’s no one to watch the kids. New programs test how on-site childcare might help.

June 12, 2024

Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave

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Climate change hurts women more

Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

June 6, 2024

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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

June 4, 2024

A pediatrician interacts with a baby at a Mother’s Day event

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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

May 30, 2024

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AAMC Announces 2024-25 Board of Directors

The AAMC announced the names of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors.

June 20, 2024

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AAMC Encouraged by SCOTUS Decision on Mifepristone Access

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the SCOTUS decision on a case about mifepristone access.

June 13, 2024

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Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, Named AAMC Chief Scientific Officer

The AAMC names Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH as its next chief scientific officer effective July 16.

April 1, 2024

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Statement on Improving Health Through DEI

The AAMC and other health care and medical associations made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, to help improve our nation’s health.