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American College of Preventive Medicine
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A society of physicians dedicated to improving health and quality of life through disease prevention and health promotion.
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Award Spotlight: Dr. Matt Boulton, awarded ACPM's BOR Scientific Excellence winner in 2025, shares insights on his distinguished career in preventive medicine.

Read the interview: https://bit.ly/4rsFb0k

#PreventiveMedicine #PublicHealth #ACPM
ACPM Board of Regents Scientific Excellence Awards – Matthew L. Boulton, MD, MPH, FACPM
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February 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Today, ACPM recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. We're committed to advancing HIV testing, prevention & treatment in Black communities. Together, we can reduce transmission rates. 🎗️

Learn about free testing: https://bit.ly/3O37dB6

#NBHAAD #PublicHealth #ACPM
February 7, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Dr. David Satcher broke barriers as the first Black CDC Director and first black man to serve as 16th Surgeon General, paving the way for future generations in preventive medicine.

Learn more about #ACPM's History: https://bit.ly/4nWbZNa

#BlackHistoryMonth #MomentsAndMomentum
February 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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⏰ Fast approaching! Only 100 days until we gather to secure the future of #PreventiveMedicine and #PublicHealth. Register before 3/19 to save on your ticket to innovation inspiration and impact 💡

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#ACPM #PM2026 #PublicHealth
February 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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📚 Unlock a world of knowledge and professional development with #ACPM membership! Participate in our Member Sections, earn CME credits through ACPM conferences and webinars and more.

🔗 Learn about ACPM: https://bit.ly/4syWEWe

#ContinuingEducation #CareerAdvancement
February 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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❤️ #ACPM members served as both writers and peer-reviewers in collaboration to help provide updated guidelines for the prevention, detection, evaluation and management of #hypertenstion in adults.

Read Updated Guidelines: https://bit.ly/4tfjYsC

#HeartHealth #AmericanHeartMonth
February 1, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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FFrom #ACPM's #MomentsAndMomentum, 70 Years of Proven Prevention: Leadership for Tomorrow - ACPM Member #54: The Man Behind the Greatest Public Health Achievement of the 20th Century

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January 29, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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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.

Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/3Z1FHX3
ACPM Mourns the Passing of Dr. William Foege
(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.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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#PreventiveMedicine 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.

Learn about ACPM: https://bit.ly/4oxePIU
January 28, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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#PM26 Workshop Highlight — Positioning for Impact: Career Skills for the #PreventiveMedicine Professional. Explore #ACPM initiatives and national efforts that are shaping the preventive medicine specialty’s future and visibility.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4b38TEd
January 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Promote easy, accessible HIV testing through #TogetherTakeMeHome, 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.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.takemehome.org
January 26, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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A new analysis by ACS researchers reveals that Colorectal Cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans under 50.

Read #ACPM's Strategic Roadmap for Improving CRC Screening Guidelines: https://bit.ly/3NYDpFB

#PreventiveMedicine #CancerPrevention
January 24, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) finds it regrettable that the U.S. has formally exited the World Health Organization (WHO) and reiterates its strong recommendation to the Trump Administration to reconsider this decision.

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ACPM Recommends to Reconsider Leaving the WHO
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) finds it regrettable that the U.S. has formally exited the World Health Organization (WHO) and reiterates its strong recommendation to the Trump Administration to reconsider this decision.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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This #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay, #ACPM continues to recognize maternal mortality as a significant #PublicHealth issue. According to the CDC, more than 80% of maternal deaths in the U.S. are preventable.

Read ACPM's policy statement: https://bit.ly/4qvEiUB

#PreventiveMedicine
January 23, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Start the new year off by focusing on HIV testing, prevention, treatment and care.  Access downloadable materials for yourself, your practice and your patients to help #StopHIVTogether

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Let's Stop HIV Togethe: HIV Treatment
Helping People Living with HIV Get in Care. Stay in Care. Live Well.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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📣 #PM2026 Session - Securing the Future: What Must Be Done Now 📣

Join #ACPM in exploring the critical role of influence and visionary #leadership through evolving health landscapes. #EarlyReg is open until 3/19, plan your trip today!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4b38TEd
January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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🗣️ Member in the Media 🗣️

ACPM Past President Dr. Mirza Rahman speaks with the Washington Post to share insights and concerns on full body scans.

Read the article here: https://wapo.st/4pHzMkA
January 17, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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⏰ Deadline Extended! ⏰

Nominations for ACPM's annual membership awards have been extended through 11:59pm ET on Friday, January 30.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aSxJq6

#ACPM #PreventiveMedicine #PublicHealth #LeadershipInHealthcare
January 16, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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View #ACPM's 2025 Annual Report, taking a look at the comprehensive efforts taken to strengthen the specialty of #PreventiveMedicine and improve the foundational elements of the College to position ACPM for success in 2026 and for the future.

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January 15, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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🩺 Take #ACPM’s #ArtificialIntelligence in #PreventiveMedicine and #PublicHealth Certification Course — a 10-module course offering 11.5 #CME credits designed to provide practical knowledge to apply AI across healthcare settings.

💻 Take the course today: https://bit.ly/47C1PLz
January 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Air pollution is known to contribute to respiratory distress, as well as respiratory and cardiovascular complications. ACPM has published a position statement outlining initiatives to address pollution from an environmental justice perspective.

Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/49kDIl6
ACPM Position Statement: Air Pollution and Environmental Justice
The American Lung Association's “State of the Air” 2023 report reveals almost 36% of Americans live with unhealthy levels of air pollution. Studies link air pollution with acute respiratory symptoms a...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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📢 About 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV and many do not know it.

📦 The #TogetherTakeMeHome program provides free confidential HIV self-test kits delivered right to patients’ doors.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.takemehome.org

#StopHIVTogether #HIVAwareness
January 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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🔷 ACPM members have access to tools, connections and resources that support careers in preventive medicine. Don’t miss out on the benefits that help you grow as a physician and leader with ACPM as your professional home.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4syWEWe
January 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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🗣️ Member in the Media 🗣️

ACPM Treasurer Dr. Michael Crupain speaks with the New York Times to share insights and concerns on broad, diagnostic testing.

Read the article here: https://nyti.ms/3LyAeDT
January 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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🎉 Celebrate accomplishments in #PreventiveMedicine! 🎉

Our strength lies in our membership and among every dedicated professional committed to disease prevention and health promotion. Nominate colleagues for #ACPM recognition by January 16.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aSxJq6
January 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM