American College of Preventive Medicine

02/05/2026

This Black History Month, ACPM highlights preventive medicine physician Dr. David Satcher, 11th Assistant Secretary for Health and 16th Surgeon General of the United States. Over his tenured career, Dr. Satcher was the first Black Director of the CDC and first Black man named U.S. Surgeon General. Dr. Satcher was a four-star admiral in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, his groundbreaking leadership in preventive medicine continues to inspire public health leaders today.

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02/04/2026

Preventive medicine is at the forefront of the fight against cancer. This World Cancer Day, we're highlighting ACPM's efforts to implement USPSTF guidelines for colorectal cancer screening in historically marginalized communities. 🌍

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02/04/2026

The Artificial Intelligence in Preventive Medicine & Public Health Certification Course is a 10-module, self-paced program designed to equip clinicians with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to apply AI responsibly in healthcare and public health settings. Participants will...

02/03/2026

⏰ Fast approaching! Only 100 days until we gather to secure the future of preventive medicine and public health. Early birds catch the worm - and the best conference rates! Register before March 19 to save on your ticket to innovation inspiration and impact 💡

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02/02/2026

📚 Unlock a world of knowledge and professional development with ACPM membership! Enjoy access to PrevEd, ACPM's extensive library of resources, and earn CME credits through ACPM conferences and webinars. Participate in our Member Sections, committees and more to grow in your career and make a lasting impact on population health. Join our community of forward-thinking preventive medicine leaders today!

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02/01/2026

❤️ Hypertension is a strong predictor for acute cardiovascular disease such as heart attack, stroke, aneurysm and heart failure. ACPM members served as both writers and peer-reviewers alongside the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and other medical specialty societies to provide updated guidelines for the prevention, detection, evaluation and management of high blood pressure in adults.

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01/29/2026

From ACPM's Moments & Momentum, 70 Years of Proven Prevention: Leadership for Tomorrow - ACPM Member #54: The Man Behind the Greatest Public Health Achievement of the 20th Century

The College was only weeks old when Salk joined its ranks. Within weeks of ACPM’s founding meeting in St. Petersburg, he became Charter Member #54. Within months, the man carrying the hopes of parents around the world — whose vaccine would soon rewrite the story of polio — was standing shoulder to shoulder with ACPM’s first members. His presence made clear what the new College stood for: prevention, led by physicians, could improve health outcomes of entire populations. Before the vaccine, polio was one of the most feared diseases in the world.

Every year, tens of thousands of American children were paralyzed or killed by the virus. Families lived with the dread of their healthy children ending up confined to By 1957, just two years after it was licensed, Salk’s polio vaccine drove U.S. annual cases down from about 58,000 to just 5,600 — a decline of more than 90%. By 1961, that number had fallen to only 161 cases. Few vaccines before or since have transformed a nation’s health so completely, in so little time, sparing whole generations of families from heartbreak. Today, wild polio virus has not been acquired in the United States since 1979, and global incidence has fallen more than 99% since the late 1980s. Two of the three wild stereotypes have been declared eradicated worldwide.

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01/28/2026

ACPM expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Dr. William Foege. His pioneering leadership and significant contributions to public health serve as a remarkable example of the impact of preventive medicine and global collaboration. Dr. Foege’s enduring legacy continues to inspire current and future public health professionals, reflecting his lifelong commitment to disease prevention and health promotion.

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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The American College of Preventive Medicine is deeply saddened by the passing of public health giant and former CDC Director William Foege. Dr. Foege played a pivotal role in the eradication of smallpox, and he served as both a role model and mentor for generations of public healt...

01/28/2026

Preventive medicine is at the heart of public health! 🌟 ACPM members are leading the charge in disease prevention and health promotion across the nation. From clinics to communities, our physicians are making a difference every day. How are you advancing preventive care in your practice?

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01/27/2026

Workshop Highlight — Positioning for Impact: Career Skills for the Preventive Medicine Professional.

This session is designed to enhance career readiness and guide professional development for preventive medicine physicians, exploring ACPM initiatives and national efforts that are shaping the preventive medicine specialty’s future and visibility. Interactive discussions will be tailored to various sectors including government, health systems, industry, consulting, technology and academia, offering actionable advice for leveraging preventive medicine expertise across multiple career pathways.

Early registration for Preventive Medicine 2026 is available through March 19.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4b38TEd

01/26/2026

There are still far too many misconceptions about HIV—how it’s transmitted, who it affects and what it means to live with it today. Healthcare providers: you can help change that narrative.

Promote easy, accessible HIV testing through , a program offering free self-test kits mailed directly to patients' homes across the U.S. It’s a confidential and empowering way to encourage routine testing and reduce stigma.

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01/24/2026

A new analysis by American Cancer Society researchers reveals that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among individuals under 50 in the U.S. Between 1990 and 2023, over 1.2 million people under age 50 lost their lives to cancer. ACPM, in collaboration with Exact Sciences, developed a Strategic Roadmap for Accelerating the Uptake of the United States Preventive Services Task Force CRC Screening Guidelines for Implementation by Preventive Medicine Physicians.

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