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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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More Native American Doctors Needed to Reduce Health Disparities in Their Communities

Combating health disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native populations requires more physicians, especially physicians from those communities.

Nov. 13, 2016

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Michigan State University Receives Spencer Foreman Award for Partnerships in Flint and Rural Michigan

The AAMC recognizes Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU) for its commitment to community service.

Nov. 11, 2016

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Data from the AAMC Consumer Survey of Health Care Access

Respondents included 5,542 U.S. adults who received medical care in 2015. Data prepared by AAMC Workforce Studies.

Oct. 11, 2016

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Training Physicians to Meet the Needs of Rural America

Medical schools are facilitating rural immersion programs to address health disparities in rural communities.

Sept. 27, 2016

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Crossing the Inequality Chasm

We continue to examine the ways in which racial, social, and economic inequality affect society and health.

Sept. 27, 2016

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Merging Social Determinants Data into EHRs to Improve Patient Outcomes

Given the growing body of evidence about the social determinants of health, there has been a push to enter social data into electronic health record systems.

Sept. 27, 2016

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Equity Research Among Veterans Provides Unique Insights

Compared with their urban counterparts, rural Americans often face more barriers to good health and quality health care. Rural veterans are no exception.