National Health Priority Resources

Use this searchable database to quickly find tools and resources to help you improve patient health in AAPA’s National Health Priority areas: Behavioral and Mental Health, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Obesity.

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NEI Congress: November 7-10, 2024

The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) Congress offers a comprehensive review of clinical mental health treatments, side effects, drug interactions, and management.

NEI Saturday Morning Live

The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) presents world-class educational content, for free, for mental health and primary care professionals in a virtual setting.

NEI Synapse: May 8 – 10, 2025

At Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) Synapse you will learn the latest advances in psychopharmacology and explore cutting-edge research on treatment strategies, side effects, drug interactions, and management.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Maternal Opioid-Related Diagnoses in the US, 2010-2017

This JAMA published research article seeks to answer the question, ‘In the US from 2010 to 2017, what were national-level and state-level rates in neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and maternal opioid-related diagnoses (MOD)?’

New DEA Requirement for Registered Practitioners to Complete SUD, OUD Training to Take Effect June 27

As part of a large end-of-year spending agreement, Congress passed a law that requires all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners to meet a one-time, eight-hour training requirement on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. The requirement takes effect on June 27, 2023.

November – Diabetic Eye Disease Month

The National Eye Institute created these resources to help you recognize National Diabetic Eye Disease Month.

November – National Diabetes Month

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases created these resources to help you recognize National Diabetes Month.

Nutrición para una Salud Óptima

The Gaples Institute created this free web-based interactive nutrition learning program in Spanish for patient education. It consists of 5 learning modules, each approximately 15 minutes.

Nutrition Conversation Starter

This American Diabetes Association resource for healthcare professionals explains how to use the Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) Report to start a conversation with your patients about nutrition and healthy eating patterns. The handout includes sample conversation prompts and tips to help you guide the nutrition conversation.

Nutrition for Optimal Health

The Gaples Institute created this free web-based interactive nutrition learning program for patient education. It consists of 5 learning modules, each approximately 15 minutes.

Nutritional Needs in Older Adults

Malnutrition syndromes are being encountered with increased frequency in PA clinical practice across a wide range of medical specialties. This activity focuses specifically on the unique nutritional needs of older adults. Participants will learn how… more

Obesity & Mental Health

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) created this resource to help your patients learn about their mental health, how weight may affect it, and how they can help themselves.

Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a national nonprofit dedicated to serving the needs of individuals affected by obesity.

Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Advocacy Resources

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) provides a variety of advocacy tools and resources to help you speak up on issues related to weight bias, access to care, and more.

Obesity Algorithm

The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) provides health care professionals with an algorithm that guides the treatment of patients with obesity. The algorithm combines scientific evidence, medical literature, and clinical experience into one document to educate clinicians and help them implement evidence-based practices. This resource requires a fee to access.