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Community Health and Prevention

We advocate on a diverse array of issues that affect our communities, from firearm violence to substance use disorder, from environmental policy to homelessness, from nutrition to mental health to infrastructure funding. All the while, we are ready to respond to emerging threats, such as in our work on COVID response and recovery, and fight for long term changelong-term funding for our public health and medical research institutions and through our support of the health workforce.

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Gun Violence Prevention | COVID Recovery

Gun Violence Prevention

Gun Violence Prevention

#ThisIsOurLane

Doctors for America members are on the front lines bearing witness to the epidemic of gun violence in the United States. We treat the immediate injuries caused by bullets and provide care for long term effects on victims, families and communities.

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COVID Committee

HEART

Doctors for America has an exciting new grant with Made to Save. Part of that grant is identifying people in various communities, with specific demographics or specialities of practice, who would be willing to speak at events about the COVID vaccine. No prior experience is necessary; DFA will provide tools, training and even another COVID-committee buddy to help you out!
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Substance Abuse

Substance Use Disorder

Doctors for America is committed to advancing evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for our patients struggling with substance use disorders. We do so by strengthening education and training among both health care professionals and community members, while positively influencing policy at the community, state, and federal level. All of our work is done through the lens of reducing stigma and promising full, equitable, and affordable access to substance use treatment.
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Chair and Vice Chair

Kelly Henry, MD

Chair

Halleh Akbarnia, MD

Vice Chair

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