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American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) is a national non-profit organization focused on fostering collaboration between Muslim professionals from diverse sectors of healthcare who seek to advance public health, social justice, and civic engagement within their communities. AMHP’s core areas of focus are mental health, advocacy for underserved communities, and professional development.  AMHP’s mental health program …

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At AMHP, our mission is to bring together and strengthen the impact of Muslim health professionals to improve the health and wellness of all Americans. This month, strived to educate and highlight the contributions that Black Americans – including Black Muslim Americans – have made toward innovation in healthcare.   Our spotlights in 2023 include: …

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Statement of American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) The nation’s health took center stage during the second State of the Union address on Tuesday night, where President Biden highlighted key health policy challenges, and refocused America on the need to address them:   As a nation, we pay more for prescription drugs than any other country in the …

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Statement of American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) This week, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2023, which includes significant legislation to address the worsening overdose crisis. American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) applauds the passage of the bill and its Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act provision, which will remove federal barriers to medications for opioid …

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Dr. Shareef Elnahal Dr. Shareef Elnahal, Under Secretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)  Dr. Elnahal was nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the United States Senate on July 21, 2022. As the Under Secretary for Health, Dr. Elnahal oversees the delivery of care to more than 9 million enrolled Veterans. …

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United States President Joseph Biden; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives; Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate. Dr. Rukhsana Chaudhry, AMHP Mental Health Programming Director; Dr. Ghada Khan, AMHP Executive Director; U.S. Surgeon General Vice Adm. Vivek Murthy; and Arshia Wajid, AMHP Founder & Board Director On Tuesday September 13, …

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Adult Mental Health First Aid Trailing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a public education program which introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health issues like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, and addictions, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments. How it Works The new …

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Partner Resources: A Conversation on COVID-19 Vaccine with Dr. Anthony Fauci and the American-Muslim Community Download Graphics/Flyers Flyer(s) Instagram/Facebook Slides Twitter Slides AMHP Social Handles: Instagram: instagram.com/amhp_health | @amhp_health Facebook: facebook.com/AMHPus | @AMHPus Twitter: twitter.com/muslimhealth | @muslimhealth LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/american-muslim-health-professionals Sample Social Posts Join AMHP in a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci and the American-Muslim community …

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https://youtu.be/Lg_kMQVUOhs Want to support programming like this? Donate to AMHP to improve the health and wellness of all Americans.  Donate to AMHP A Conversation on COVID-19 Vaccine with Dr. Anthony Fauci & the American-Muslim Community Thursday, Feb 11  at 1:30 PM ET Feeling stressed and anxious about the vaccine? Not sure who to ask or …

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