ICYMI: Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a landmark Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America to be a public health crisis. This Advisory is the first publication from the Office of the Surgeon General dedicated to this issue, and it outlines the devastating and far-reaching consequences of firearm violence on the health and well-being of the country. https://lnkd.in/ehUvyVvE
Doctors for America
Hospitals and Health Care
Washington, DC 1,325 followers
Doctors for America mobilizes doctors and medical students to be leaders in putting patients over politics.
About us
Doctors for America (DFA) mobilizes doctors and medical students to be leaders in putting patients over politics to improve the health of our patients, communities, and nation. DFA is an organization of over 27,000 physician and medical student advocates in all 50 states, representing all areas of specialization. DFA teaches physicians and medical students advocacy skills and does advocacy at a state and federal level. Our impact areas focus on access to affordable care, community health and prevention, and health justice and equity. DFA focuses solely on what is best for our patients, not on the business side of medicine, and does not accept any funding from pharmaceutical or medical device companies, which uniquely positions DFA as the organization that puts patients over politics and patients over profits.
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http://www.doctorsforamerica.org
External link for Doctors for America
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
Locations
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Washington, DC, US
Employees at Doctors for America
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Angie Bakke, MBA
Executive Director @ Doctors for America | MBA, Strategic Planning
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Meenakshi Bewtra
Doctor (MD), public health (MPH) & epidemiology (PhD) w/focus on IBD. At University of Pennsylvania, but trying to help everyone.
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Dr. Frank G. Antonino, DC
Health Doctors of America President /CEO
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Keshia Bradford, EdD
Leading Health Policy Expert with a Doctorate in Leadership at Doctors for America
Updates
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About 27.2 million Americans 12 or older (9.7%) reported battling a drug use disorder in 2022. Help us reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorders and improve access to medical care by sharing your story: https://lnkd.in/e8SPXwVi
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Statement Release: Doctors For America’s Response to Shooting at Trump Rally Political violence is never acceptable. The attempted assassination of a former president is a clear reminder that no one is immune to the dangers posed by firearms. It highlights the urgent need for comprehensive firearm safety measures to protect all citizens, regardless of their status or position. Read full release here: https://bit.ly/DFA_SR717
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There is still time to register for our upcoming Advocacy Grand Rounds. The EMTALA case brings significant implications that create many questions. Alyssa Morrison (she/her) works as the Reproductive Justice Staff Attorney and in-house expert on reproductive health policy at L4GG. Prior to joining L4GG, Alyssa spent 5 years working in constitutional impact litigation at the federal level with the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America (CLCMA). Khadijah M. Silver, Esq. (they / them / theirs) brings L4GG over 20 years of experience helping community-led coalitions unearth, understand, communicate, and uproot the causes of systemic injustice. Khadijah most recently served as Communications Director at Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), where they led narrative change strategy for trans and non-binary civil rights working in strong, respectful partnership with national and grassroots organizations. Join us on Thursday, July 25th for an in depth discussion on the legal landscapes in reproductive health. Register here: https://bit.ly/July_AGR24
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According to a report from the U.S. Department of Justice, around 60% of people who are incarcerated have a substance use disorder, in many cases an opioid use disorder. Help us reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorders and improve access to medical care by sharing your story: https://lnkd.in/e8SPXwVi
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From health care costs to social isolation to neighborhood safety See the top 10 health-related concerns for U.S. adults age 50 and older https://lnkd.in/ebcTZYCN
On Their Minds: Older Adults’ Top Health-Related Concerns
healthyagingpoll.org
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Everyone deserves addiction treatment that works — including those in jail "Roughly 60% of people who are incarcerated have a substance use disorder, in many cases an opioid use disorder. When people with addiction leave prison or jail and return to their communities, they are at very high risk of returning to drug use and overdosing. Their tolerance to drugs has diminished during incarceration, and fentanyl is pervasive in the street drug supply. Even one relapse could be fatal." https://lnkd.in/eqjH2z2J
Everyone deserves addiction treatment that works — including those in jail
https://www.statnews.com
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States With Abortion Bans See Continued Decrease in U.S. MD Senior Residency Applicants The new data analysis finds continued reductions in applicants to residency programs located in states with abortion bans two years after the Dobbs decision (during the 2023-2024 application cycle). https://lnkd.in/d_PNg8qD
States With Abortion Bans See Continued Decrease in U.S. MD Senior Residency Applicants
aamcresearchinstitute.org
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Are you looking for a way to advocate for your patients but don't quite have the time or bandwidth? Doctors for America offers plenty of resources that can be used when it is convenient for you! We turn advocacy into action. Join a network of over 20,000 health professionals who support putting patients over politics. Use promo code WELCOME for 15% off your first year of membership! https://lnkd.in/g3CfD2b3
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Doctors for America reposted this
Are you looking for a way to advocate for your patients but don't quite have the time or bandwidth? Doctors for America offers plenty of resources that can be used when it is convenient for you! We turn advocacy into action. Join a network of over 20,000 health professionals who support putting patients over politics. Use promo code WELCOME for 15% off your first year of membership! https://lnkd.in/g3CfD2b3