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American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 14h

📢 Abstract Submissions for #PM2026 are still OPEN!

⏰ Missed the deadline extension? Oral Abstract Submission is EXTENDED through Oct. 31! Posters close Dec. 4.

📍 Baltimore, MD | May 14–17, 2026
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#PrevMed #ACPM #PublicHealth

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 4d

📢 Abstract Submissions for #PM2026 are OPEN!

The Oral Presentation deadline is TOMORROW while Posters are open through Dec. 4. Registration for the conference is also open!

📍 Baltimore, MD | May 14–17, 2026
🔗 https://bit.ly/4odAGoE

#PreventiveMedicine #PublicHealth #ACPM

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American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Today is #NationalLatinxAIDSAwarenessDay! Despite representing 19% of the population, the NIH reports that Hispanic communities comprise 32% of new HIV diagnoses. Prevention & screening are key in tackling this disparity.

💡 https://www.acpm.org/Initiatives/Lets-Stop-HIV-Together

#ACPM #PrevMed

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 6d

#PM2026 registration is OPEN! Start planning your experience at the premier conference for #PreventiveMedicine & #PublicHealth.

#ACPM invites you to join us in May 14–17, 2026 in Baltimore, MD.

🔗 https://pm2026.acpm.org/Attend/Register

#MedicalConference

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American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 8d

📢 Abstract Submissions for #PM2026 are OPEN — deadlines are coming up! View the Schedule-at-a-Glance to plan your experience!

🔷 Oral Presentations – Due Oct. 17
🔷 Poster Presentations – Due Dec. 4

🔗 Submit abstracts today: https://bit.ly/4odAGoE

#PreventiveMedicine

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 10d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, strengthen your understanding of behavior and mental health. 💭 Explore ACPM’s CME course with Dr. Liana Lianov today!

🔗 https://learn.acpm.org/Public/Catalog/Details.aspx?id=9qNl6f3IFz%2bdM4Nz%2fbQ31A%3d%3d

#ACPM #PublicHealth #PrevMed

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 12d

Join ACPM for the Dr. Daniel S. Blumenthal Health Equity Seminar honoring leaders addressing barriers & advancing access in rural health.

📅 Oct 22 | 🕒 3–5 PM EST
📍 Watch live: https://acpm.org/dr-daniel-s-blumenthal-health-equity-seminar/

#HealthEquity #RuralHealth #ACPM

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 13d

📢 Abstracts for #PM2026 are still OPEN!

🔷 Oral: Oct 17
🔷 Poster: Dec 4

🗓️ The Schedule at a Glance is live — start planning your PM2026 experience today.

📍 Baltimore | May 14–17, 2026
🔗 https://pm2026.acpm.org/Call-for-Abstracts

#PreventiveMedicine #PublicHealth #ACPM

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 15d

🩺 Clear and honest health info saves lives. This #HealthLiteracyMonth, #PreventiveMedicine physicians can fight HIV misinformation by helping patients understand their options from #HIVtesting to treatment & care.
#StopHIVTogether #ACPM

👉 https://www.acpm.org/Initiatives/Lets-Stop-HIV-Together

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 16d

🩺 Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the ER for a fall. Every 19 minutes an older adult dies of fall-related injuries.

#ACPM partners with CDC to help clinicians use #STEADI in practice.

📖 www.cdc.gov/steadi

#FallPrevention #PublicHealth #PreventiveMedicine

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 17d

🎉Meet this week’s #FellowFriday: Dr. Christine Thorne, MD, MPH, FACPM.

📖 Learn more about Dr. Thorne: https://www.acpm.org/membership-partners/acpm-fellows/

#PreventiveMedicine #ACPM #PublicHealth #LeadershipInMedicine #LifestyleMedicine

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 19d

🔷 Renew your ACPM membership by December 31, to keep your CME & conference discounts, ACPM Pulse Community access and the largest network of preventive medicine physicians. Stay connected, supported and ahead.

🔗 members.acpm.org

#ACPM #PreventiveMedicine #PublicHealth

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 20d

🌟 Applications for the 2026 ACPM Fellow Class END tomorrow October 1! 🌟

FACPM honors service, engagement & leadership in preventive medicine. Take the next step in your journey today: https://www.acpm.org/membership-partners/acpm-fellows/

#PreventiveMedicine #ACPM #PublicHealth

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American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 23d

🌍 Today is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Gay & bisexual men made up 67% of new HIV diagnoses in 2022. Encourage open conversations, testing & stigma reduction to improve care.

💬 Learn more: https://www.acpm.org/Initiatives/Lets-Stop-HIV-Together

#StopHIVTogether #ACPM #PrevMed

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 24d

🎉Meet this week’s #FellowFriday: Dr. Kathleen Scarbrough, MD, MPH, FACPM

📖 Learn more about Dr. Scarbrough: https://www.acpm.org/membership-partners/acpm-fellows/

#PreventiveMedicine #ACPM #PublicHealth #LeadershipInMedicine #LifestyleMedicine

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 26d

🌍 LAST CHANCE! Preventive Medicine on the Global Stage!

Register now and join ACPM today, Sept 25, at 3:30 PM ET for ACPM’s Global Health Webinar!

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/OvDl1ZCwzx

#GlobalHealth #PreventiveMedicine #ACPM https://t.co/k4WFvIq0lk

https://members.acpm.org/events/event-details/?id=dbca4e27-bf89-f011-8151-000d3a7d8944&mkt_tok=%E2%80%A6&reload=timezone

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American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 26d

📢 Abstracts for #PM2026 are still OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to present at the premier conference for preventive medicine.

🔷 Oral due Oct 17
🔷 Poster due Dec 4

Submit today 👉 https://pm2026.acpm.org/

#PreventiveMedicine #PublicHealth #ACPM

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 27d

🚨 September is National Preparedness Month!

ACPM’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response webinar series equips providers to plan for pandemics, natural disasters & other crises. Watch now: https://bit.ly/47WxARk

#ACPM #PublicHealth #PreventiveMedicine

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 28d

🌍 Preventive Medicine on the Global Stage!

Join ACPM Sept 25 at 3:30 PM ET for ACPM’s Global Health Webinar!

🔗 Register today: https://members.acpm.org/events/event-details/?id=dbca4e27-bf89-f011-8151-000d3a7d8944&mkt_tok=%E2%80%A6&reload=timezone

#GlobalHealth #PreventiveMedicine #ACPM

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · 28d

ACPM is steadfastly committed to providing vaccine guidance to the public based on proven safety and efficacy, and to ensuring individuals have sufficient information on benefits and risks to make informed decisions.

Read more: https://bit.ly/46OXNjA

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · Sep 19

🎉Meet this week’s #FellowFriday: Dr. Clyde Lanford (Lanny) Smith, MD, MPH, DTM&H, FACPM.

📖 Learn more about Dr. Smith: https://www.acpm.org/membership-partners/acpm-fellows/

#PreventiveMedicine #ACPM #PublicHealth #LeadershipInMedicine #LifestyleMedicine

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · Sep 18

📅 National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day reminds us that HIV does not discriminate by age. Over half of people with diagnosed HIV in the U.S. are 50+. Routine #HIVtesting matters.

Learn more: https://www.acpm.org/Initiatives/Lets-Stop-HIV-Together

#ACPM #StopHIVTogether #PreventiveMedicine

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · Sep 16

ACPM reaffirms its support for evidence-based primary prevention initiatives. Immunizations and other prevention strategies play a vital role in reducing the burden of preventable disease, protecting communities and promoting overall well-being.

🔗 https://bit.ly/46nDzMt

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American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · Sep 11

On September 11, we remember and honor the lives lost, and the resilience of the first responders, healthcare professionals and communities who came together in the face of tragedy.

American College of Preventive Medicine @acpmhq.bsky.social · Sep 10

📢 September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. ACPM is proud to support CDC’s “Let’s Stop HIV Together” campaign through PACT and provide education to strengthen HIV care.

🔗 acpm.org/initiatives/lets-stop-hiv-together/
🎓 https://bit.ly/4nfZjke

#ACPM #StopHIVTogether #SexualHealthAwareness