Internists Say Texas Law Violates Patient Autonomy and Egregiously Harms the Patient-Physician Relationship
Statement attributable to:
George M. Abraham, MD, FACP, FIDSA
President, American College of Physicians
How ACP Members Can Support Hurricane Ida Recovery and Aid Efforts
In the wake Hurricane Ida, ACP is communicating with our members and regional chapter leadership in the affected areas and will provide any support and resources we can during this difficult time.
Ways to help those affected by the hurricane
- The Red Cross is mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to offer aid in the situation on the ground. Donations can be made directly through the Red Cross web site.
American College of Physicians urges adults to get recommended vaccinations to protect against preventable diseases
Staying up to date on vaccinations can protect against influenza and other common illnesses
PHILADELPHIA, August 18, 2021 – August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the American College of Physicians (ACP) is urging adults to get recommended immunizations for protection against preventable diseases – especially in light of the continuing threat of COVID-19 and its variants.
ACP supports ACIP recommendation for an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised persons and WHO call for delay of additional doses for non-immunocompromised persons to ensure equitable global vaccine distribution
PHILADELPHIA, August 17, 2021 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) supports the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the use of an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose among immunocompromised persons.
ACP Says Masks Should be Required in Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 13, 2021 –The American College of Physicians (ACP) said today that, in agreement with recent recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) masks should be required in schools as part of a comprehensive public health strategy to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Internists Say Senate Bills Would Help Improve the Health of Americans
Statement attributable to:
George M. Abraham, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA
President, American College of Physicians
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 11, 2021 –The infrastructure and budget bills that the Senate passed yesterday and today have the potential to greatly help the health of Americans. The funding that both bills provide would better prioritize the well-being of our communities and all of us who live in them.
Statement of strong medical consensus for vaccination of pregnant individuals against COVID-19
External URL
https://www.acponline.org/acp_policy/statements/medical_consensus_to_urge_all_pregnant_individuals_covid_vaccine_statement_2021.pdf
Major medical groups call for employers to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for health care workers
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https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/26/health/vaccine-mandate-health-care-workers/index.html
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Major Health Care Professional Organizations Call for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Health Workers
Groups include American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Association of American Medical Colleges, and National Association for Home Care and Hospice
BOR action on Spring ’21 BOG resolutions now available
External URL
https://www.acponline.org/sites/default/files/documents/about_acp/who_we_are/leadership/governors/bor_actions_bog_resolutions_spring2021.pdf