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News & updates on swine flu
The AMA will be following developments closely and posting resources as they become available.

Promoting healthy lifestyles
The AMA will continue to conduct scientific research and develop and disseminate to physicians clinical resources related to the prevention and treatment of public health issues, such as obesity, alcohol and other drug abuse, and violence prevention.

Eliminating health disparities
The AMA stands committed to the elimination of racial and ethnic health care disparities.

Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response
The AMA strives to be recognized as an important national educational resource for enhancing the disaster preparedness and response capabilities of both civilian and military providers.

Educating Physicians on Controversies and Challenges in Health
AMA has developed a series of informational Web streaming programs targeting primary care physicians.

Roadmaps for Clinical Practice series
The Roadmaps for Clinical Practice Series assists physicians in integrating disease prevention and health promotion into routine clinical care.

Vaccination Resources

Effective Clinical Partnerships Between Primary Care Medical Practices and Public Health Agencies (PDF)