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The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is the professional society for physicians committed to disease prevention and health promotion. On Twitter?

Follow for a go-to source for news in preventive medicine and public health! The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is a professional, medical society of more than 2,000 physicians dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families, communities and populations through disease prevention and health promotion. Preventive medicine physicians save lives, create healthier communities, and transform our healthcare system.

08/13/2024

"What does it mean to “move the needle”? In thinking about the theme for the 2025 ACPM annual conference, the planning committee and ACPM leadership settled on “Moving the Needle for Preventive Medicine and Public Health”. This phrase is a play on words meant not only to immediately evoke Seattle’s famous Space Needle as a recognizable landmark that also serves as a fitting image for the logo of the conference, but more importantly, it connotes the need for change and for actions to drive such changes. Preventive Medicine (PM) specialists are certainly no strangers to both needs: as the medical specialty that bridges between the house of medicine and the house of public health (PH), we are constantly working to promote and protect health, and to prevent disease, disability and premature death for populations as well as the social groups and individuals within them."

Read "Moving the Needle for Preventive Medicine and Public Health" by ACPM Fellow and Chair of the PM2025 Conference Planning Committee Dr. Yuri T. Jadotte.

Read here: https://bit.ly/3yyIn4N

08/12/2024

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08/09/2024

Dr. Ryan Moran completed medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he finished an internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center before attending the UCSD/SDSU General Preventive Medicine residency. After graduating and obtaining his MPH in Health Management and Policy at San Diego State University, he joined the UCSD/SDSU General Preventive Medicine program core faculty. His preventive medicine and research interests include risk reduction and aging resilience, including health promotion regarding driving and transportation safety, and fall risk in older adults. Learn more about Dr. Moran this bit.ly/3OINMfp

The application deadline for the 2025 ACPM Fellow class has been extended to September 1. Apply today!

08/08/2024

Approximately 1 in 7 people living with HIV are unaware of their status. Clinicians play a crucial role in addressing this gap by reducing missed opportunities to screen for HIV and ensuring patients are linked to appropriate care and treatment.

By utilizing the CDC's HIV Nexus resources, healthcare providers can access valuable tools and information to enhance HIV screening efforts. These resources are designed to support clinicians in improving patient outcomes and advancing public health. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/hivnexus/hcp/index.html.

08/07/2024

Oral abstract and poster presentation submissions for Preventive Medicine 2025 are now open! Share your groundbreaking research, unique perspectives or innovative presentation concepts and help advance the field of preventive medicine.

The four conference tracks open for abstract submission are:
- Community and Population Medicine led by Chelsea Isom, MD, MPH
- Clinical Preventive Medicine led by Sherry Mills, MD, MPH
- Advances in the Preventive Medicine Specialty led by Terra Forward, MD, MBA, MPH
- Environmental and Global Health led by Michael Jan, MD, MPH, FACPM

Submit your research presentation and become part of PM2025!

For oral abstract submissions, visit here: https://bit.ly/4fhKKcv

For poster presentation submissions, visit here: https://bit.ly/3ylfDMS

08/06/2024

"Let me tell you about my summer! For an intense 6-to-8-week period, my family is fully engrossed in “summer swim.” If you ever had the opportunity to be part of this subculture, you soon realize it is consuming! We spend countless (and often exhausting) hours at early morning practice 5x a week, volunteering at Saturday morning swim meets, Friday evening pep rallies, Monday evening meets and more. While consuming, it is also REWARDING! And, that is the reason my family keeps going back year after year.

Why am I telling you about my summer pool activities? Because belonging to the pool is more closely aligned with your professional society than you might realize. The pool is a membership-based organization – just like ACPM. Each year, our family makes the decision to join. We pay the dues. We volunteer. And most importantly, we engage … and that is where we find the reward, the fulfillment and the commitment to be part of something that makes a difference. In my case, it’s a difference in the experience for my family and so many others who belong. For you, it’s making a difference in your profession, your specialty, and in the broader sense of preventive medicine, it is a difference in population and public health across the country!"

Read this month's CEO Update: "I Made the Decision to Join … Now What? Time to Dive in the Deep End" by Interim CEO Melissa Ferrari, CAE.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4c9OsCo

08/05/2024

We're excited to announce that we've developed a toolkit to for preventive medicine physicians and related partners to improve equity and reduce disparities in diabetes prevention by screening, testing and referring disproportionately affected populations with prediabetes into the National DPP Lifestyle Change Program (LCP). The toolkit focuses on three levels of healthcare delivery using the social-ecological model of health to address 1) the individual level focusing on the patient – provider relationship; 2) the interpersonal level focusing on the provider – care team member relationship; and 3) the community level focusing on relationship between organizations.

View the Innovative Strategies for Effective and Equitable Prediabetes Care toolkit here: https://bit.ly/46znQcJ

08/02/2024

Dr. Wendy Lane is a clinician and researcher at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She is board certified in General Pediatrics, Child Abuse Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine. Dr. Lane serves as Director of the Preventive Medicine Residency Program and as Medical Director at Lifebridge Health Center for Hope, an organization focused on violence intervention and prevention. She is Director of the Maryland Child Abuse Medical Professionals (CHAMP) program, providing training, peer review, and technical assistance to physicians and nurses who evaluate children with suspected maltreatment. Learn more about Dr. Lane this bit.ly/3OINMfp

The application deadline for the 2025 ACPM Fellow class has been extended to September 1. Apply today!

08/01/2024

You can make a positive impact on LGBTQ+ healthcare by becoming a part of the OutList Directory. This free, publicly accessible, international directory features LGBTQ+ affirming providers, ensuring that everyone can find compassionate and understanding healthcare professionals. By being part of the OutList, you contribute to a more inclusive and supportive healthcare system.

Learn more and join today: https://www.outcarehealth.org/membership/?utm_source=acpm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=acpm_outlist_promo

07/31/2024

Eric Deussing, MD, MPH, FACPM, Public Health Emergency Officer, Defense Health Agency, holds the recent ACPM member spotlight! When asked how he was able to maximize his military service and become trained in preventive medicine, he shared the following:

“Early in my military career I trained as a preventive medicine (PM) resident at the DoD’s Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, MD. I am very grateful for the experiences I had there. Through this PM program I had the privilege of learning from a diverse student and faculty body comprised of both civilian and military medical professionals. During my two years at USU I was also able to experience a broad set of professional experiences such as, interning at the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine), working with the US Preventive Services Task Force, and even supporting the US Delegation to the World Health Assembly at the World Health Organization in Geneva. All these experiences were made possible through the PM residency program at USU”.

Read Dr. Deussing's ACPM member spotlight: https://www.acpm.org/membership-partners/member-spotlight/

07/27/2024

The Lifestyle Medicine Program consists of ten modules that highlight different areas of Lifestyle Medicine. Eight courses are included in the Nutrition Module, which helps providers understand diabetes and the importance of dietary changes.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3vEmwVm

07/26/2024

CAPT Curi Kim, MD, MPH, is a career medical officer in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, currently serving as Senior Advisor for the Bureau of Health Workforce’s Division of Medicine and Dentistry within the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and as the Designated Federal Officer for the Council on Graduate Medical Education, which provides advice and recommendations to the HHS Secretary and Congress on medical education and the physician workforce. Her previous federal service includes many roles within HHS’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Global Migration Health. Learn more about CAPT Kim this bit.ly/3OINMfp

The application deadline for the 2025 ACPM Fellow class is less than a week away! Apply by August 1.

07/24/2024

Do you know a Fellow of the College who is ideal and ready for a leadership position? Nominations are open for President-Elect and Regent-at-Large (two positions). Terms for the elected positions begin at the end of the annual meeting, Preventive Medicine 2025, May 4-8 in Seattle.

View the chart of terms, timeline and more here: https://bit.ly/3xRCDTc

Nomination deadline is July 29, 11:59 p.m. ET.

07/23/2024

“As we get ready to welcome the “dog days” of summer, this is also the time to wish the ACPM’s Chief Executive Officer for the past six years, Ms. Donna Grande, MGA, a fond farewell, as both Donna and the ACPM are embarking on and looking forward to new beginnings!”

Read this month's Letter from the President: " A Fond Farewell and On to New Beginnings" by ACPM President Dr. Mirza I. Rahman, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FACPM.

Read here: https://bit.ly/3LQA0Vn

07/22/2024

The CDC HIV Nexus provides a wealth of information, comprehensive guidelines, and a variety of tools designed to support and enhance your practice. The CDC's offerings are tailored to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients. By leveraging these resources, stay informed about best practices, improve patient outcomes, and ensure your practice aligns with the current public health standards.

www.cdc.gov/HIVNexus

07/20/2024

ACPM is proud to offer the Board Review Course (BRC) to those preparing for the ABPM Board exam. This 17-course bundle is a must-have resource that covers Core Content, Occupational Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, Public Health/General Preventive Medicine and more!

The BRC is good through 2026 and comes with printed PowerPoint slides. In addition, you can earn 52.5 CME credits upon completion.

Learn more about the bundle here: https://bit.ly/4bi9aA2

07/19/2024

Dr. Wilnise Jasmin, currently serves as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the Oregon State Hospital, focusing on quality improvement initiatives and integrating primary care and psychiatric services. Previously, she worked as Medical Director of Behavioral Health at the Chicago Department of Public Health, where she was part of the leadership team responsible for the city's initiatives in violence prevention, substance use and prevention and mental health. For Chicago's COVID-19 response, provided medical guidance for the city-run isolation housing for residents who could not safely do so on their own. Learn more about Dr. Jasmin this bit.ly/3OINMfp

The application deadline for the 2025 ACPM Fellow class is less than two weeks! Apply by August 1.

07/18/2024

Are you ready to lead the College? Do you know a Fellow of the College who is ideal and ready for a leadership position? Nominations are open for President-Elect and Regent-at-Large (two positions). Terms for the elected positions begin at the end of the annual meeting, Preventive Medicine 2025, May 4-8 in Seattle.

View the chart of terms, timeline and more here: https://bit.ly/3xRCDTc

Nomination deadline is July 29, 11:59 p.m. ET.

07/17/2024

We're excited to announce that we've developed a toolkit for preventive medicine providers to implement and inform their practice around improving brain health within health systems. This tool aims to activate preventive medicine physicians and educate patients on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), reduce risk factors related to dementia and improve the brain health and cognitive functions of populations by leveraging clinical-community linkages through an equity-centered approach.

View the Community-Clinical Linkages to Promote Brain Health toolkit here: https://bit.ly/3Y6PprE

07/16/2024

Access to affirming care is more important than ever before. Whether you're seeking medical, mental health or specialized services, finding a provider who understands and respects your unique needs can make all the difference.

Search the OutList, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ affirming provider directory, to get the care you need and deserve. This comprehensive resource connects you with professionals dedicated to providing inclusive and supportive care. Explore your options and take the first step towards better health today. 📲 outcarehealth.org ⚕️🏳️‍🌈

Learn more at https://www.outcarehealth.org/membership

07/12/2024

Dr. Michael Jan is an Executive Director, Drug Safety Physician at Organon & Co., a pharmaceutical company with a focus on women's health. In this role he protects the health of patients and the public by ensuring the safety of medicinal products and devices.

Dr. Jan earned BAs in Biochemistry and English Literature from Columbia University followed by an MD and a PhD in Pharmacology from Temple University School of Medicine. He then completed Internal Medicine training at Temple University Hospital and Preventive Medicine training at The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Dr. Jan also serves as the lead for the Global Health Special Interest Group and as a track chair for the PM2025 planning committee.

Learn more about Dr. Jan this ! bit.ly/3OINMfp

The application for the 2025 ACPM Fellow class is open! The deadline to apply is August 1.

07/11/2024

The Lifestyle Medicine Core Competencies Program offers 10 unique modules that focus on different aspects of Lifestyle Medicine. The Physical Activity Module is comprised of four courses that help health care providers better understand their role as physical activity counsellors to their patients.

Enroll today: https://bit.ly/4bskJ84

07/10/2024

Are you ready to lead the College? Do you want to step up and lead the Preventive Medicine community? Nominations are open for President-Elect and Regent-at-Large (two positions). Terms for the elected positions begin at the end of the annual meeting, Preventive Medicine 2025, May 4-8 in Seattle.

View the chart of terms, timeline and more here: https://bit.ly/3xRCDTc

Nomination deadline is July 29, 11:59 p.m. ET.

07/09/2024

that for all adult and adolescent patients, taking a s*xual history should be as routine as taking a patient’s blood pressure? The CDC’s 5Ps approach to taking a s*xual history outlines the areas you need to cover when taking a patient’s s*xual history:
- Partners
- Practices
- Protection from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Past History of STIs
- Pregnancy Intention

Read more on the benefits of taking a s*xual history to limit a broad range of s*xual health concerns: https://www.sermo.com/blog/insights/explore-the-5ps-method-for-taking-a-s*xual-history/

07/08/2024

ACPM has developed three Special Interest Groups (SIGs) — Pharmaceutical Medicine, Global Health, and Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health. The SIGs create a space for ACPM members to come together around a common purpose while advising, networking and mentoring colleagues to increase opportunities for engagement and advancement in respective fields.

Learn more about the SIG goals and leadership here: https://bit.ly/4eyaS2x

07/06/2024

Sexual health is an essential element of overall health and well-being that providers and patients often do not discuss. Many patients have s*xual health questions and want your insight but are hesitant about initiating the conversation. By asking all your adult and adolescent patients a few essential questions, you help remove the stigma around discussing s*x and normalize these conversations.

Read more information here: https://www.cdc.gov/hivnexus/hcp/s*xual-history/index.html

07/05/2024

Dr. Sucheta Doshi, is the Chief Well-Being Officer for the VA Boston Healthcare System. Dr. Doshi is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine and earned her MPH from Boston University School of Public Health. She completed her Family Practice Residency at Concord Hospital/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center followed by her Preventive Medicine and Public Health residency at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is double board certified in Family Medicine and Public Health/General Preventive Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and a member of the Scientific Review Committee of the American College of Preventive Medicine. Learn more about Dr. Doshi this ! bit.ly/3OINMfp

The application for the 2025 ACPM Fellow class is open! The deadline to apply is August 1.

07/04/2024

On behalf of ACPM, we would like to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

07/03/2024

On June 26, ACPM and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) celebrated 1,000 healthcare providers certified in Military Environmental Exposure (MEE).

"With the millions of Veterans who have proudly served our country, ACPM’s partnership with the VA underlines the tenets of our mission: saving lives, creating healthier communities, and transforming our healthcare system. In this case, transforming the healthcare system that supports our Veterans across the country."

Read more about the milestone here: https://bit.ly/3RSTTyk

07/02/2024

Help plan Preventive Medicine 2025 and earn points toward becoming a Fellow! Members are needed for the planning committee, track chairs and ad hoc positions for PM2025 in Seattle, May 4-8. If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact, gain valuable experience and be part of an incredible event, engage in planning 2025!

Select "Preventive Medicine Conference Track Faculty" on the volunteer form.

Volunteer now: https://www.acpm.org/membership-partners/volunteer/

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In March 2023, we launched the #ThisIsPreventiveMedicine campaign, to create a dialogue about why Preventive Medicine is key to solving many of the greatest challenges facing healthcare today. Hear how members at #PM2023 described preventive medicine without using the words preventive or prevention. Visit here to learn more about the #ThisIsPreventiveMedicine campaign: https://www.acpm.org/initiatives/power-of-prevention/This-is-Preventive-Medicine/

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Happy Holidays from ACPM!

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Summer means more travel and more exposure to illness. The #COVID19 public health emergency may be over, but the best way to stay safe is by staying up to to date on vaccinations! Learn about #COVID19 vaccines here: https://bit.ly/3cHwzyw #VaccineConfident

As you plan for 2023, here are some exciting initiatives that you could engage in: • Register and attend Preventive Medicine 2023 (PM23), March 20-23 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Early registration closes January 8. • Nominate a PM Physician for the BOR Scientific Excellence Award. Nominations closes January 15. • Engage with the College by joining a committee, volunteering to review abstracts for the 2024 annual conference, participating in advocacy, or serving as course faculty, • Support ACPM's 'This is Preventive Medicine' campaign to promote the visibility of preventive medicine. • Access ACPM Educational Resources to increase knowledge and skills for the practice of preventive medicine. • Donate to ACPM to support future leaders, scientific excellence, and the growth of the College. #NewYear2023

At the 2022 Daniel S. Blumenthal Memorial Lecture, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, the President-elect of the American Medical Association, shares a real-life example why aggressive efforts are key to "eliminate long-standing inequities within our healthcare systems caused by structural racism". The Daniel S. Blumenthal Memorial Lecture celebrates the legacy of Daniel Blumenthal, MD, MPH, FACPM. Dr. Blumenthal was a passionate champion for health equity and social justice - this annual award honors that purpose by providing a lectureship platform for the leaders advancing the cause of health equity and justice today. #healthequity

Thank you to our staff members, Cara and Clara, for reminding us of the many things to look forward to this March at #PM2023 in New Orleans!

We asked some of our staff why they’re excited for #PM23 and here is what they had to say. What are YOU looking most forward to?

The 2nd Annual Dr. Daniel S. Blumenthal Lecture gave us a chance to hear from some remarkable physicians who were willing to share some wisdom on the topics of structural racism and health disparities. Featured here, we have Dr. Reed Tuckson, Dr. George Rust, and Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, each with different backgrounds, but all with the same desire to put in the work to allow everyone the chance to achieve optimal health. #preventivemedicine #structuralracism #equality

Conversation is a powerful tool. Talking with family, friends and neighbors about how we’re feeling and being together with loved ones helps us relieve stress and feel better. Find helpful conversation starters at https://bit.ly/38kZsl2 #HowRightNow #Together4MH

Two weeks ago, Dr. Linda Ferry spoke during our Hill Briefing about the VA's innovative Virtual Medical Center that she has helped to develop, which will help improve access to healthcare in the future. Check out our youtube channel for the full video, and to hear more from Dr. Ferry. #preventivemedicine #heartmonth https://bit.ly/34A6mS6

Watch ACPM President Dr. Tonette Krousel-Wood explain why failure to prevent chronic diseases - like cardiometabolic diseases - makes us more vulnerable to health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the full presentation here: https://bit.ly/3ufbLbH

Last week, Dr. Chris Pernell discussed the importance of partnership and building genuine relationships with communities to an equity-centered approach to health care for COVID-19 vaccination and more - watch the full briefing here: https://bit.ly/3r9rcQD

We are learning more every day about COVID-19 variants, but we do know that vaccines and boosters are still the most effective protection for your own health and to prevent community spread. Get #VaccineConfident with all our resources here: https://bit.ly/3cHwzyw #VaccinesWork

Former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher shares his remarks at the first annual Daniel S. Blumenthal memorial lecture. The Blumenthal Lecture honors champions in health equity, including this year's awardee and lecturer Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith - watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQOnGU_3QDY&t=485s

Take a look at our resources and FAQ on vaccineconfident.org to learn why the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for children and adults, and why you can be #vaccineconfident. Don't see an answer to your question already on the FAQ - submit your question and have it answered by a preventive medicine expert! https://bit.ly/3k3Cm5C

We're #VaccineConfident - you can be too! Learn more about vaccines, from #COVID19 vaccination to routine vaccines for flu, measles, whooping cough, shingles and more at VaccineConfident.org. Get your questions about one of the most important tools in our public health toolkit answered by preventive medicine experts today!

Vaccines save millions of lives every year - that’s why ACPM is launching our #VaccineConfident campaign, because we want patients, loved ones, and communities to understand that #vaccines are safe and critical to health — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit VaccineConfident.org to find out why you can be vaccine confident, too!

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The American College of Preventive Medicine is a professional society for physicians dedicated to prevention. ACPM provides leadership in research, professional education, development of public policy, and enhancement of standards of preventive medicine for and on behalf of our members.