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.
Treating and Managing OUD and SUD Series
This series counts toward the new Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requirement for PAs treating and managing opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The series focuses on alcohol use disorder, pain management and… more
Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), this article discusses evidence-based information for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Trends in and Characteristics of Buprenorphine Misuse Among Adults in the US
This JAMA published research article seeks to answer the question, ‘With recent increases in buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), is buprenorphine misuse increasing in the US?’
UCLA Mindful
The mission of UCLA Mindful is to foster mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research. A variety of free resources are offered such as guided meditations, virtual practice group, and resources for Spanish speakers.
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Unlocking the Value of Nutrition in Your Practice
Abbott Nutrition recently cited PAs’ important role in nutrition care and in supporting healthcare metrics and key performance indicators that are critical for patient health. Matthew Wright, MS, PA-C, RD, commented on the research, nutrition care upon hospitalization and discharge, and calls to action for PAs.
Updates in Standards of Care in Diabetes — 2024
Watch the recording of this webinar to hear first-hand updates of the 2024 Standards of Care in Diabetes guidelines from Kevin Peterson, MD, MPH, FRCS(Ed), FAAFP Vice President, Primary Care and Quality Improvement of the… more
USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025)
This comprehensive publication includes four overarching science-based dietary guidelines as well as key recommendations for each stage of life.
Veteran Suicide Prevention
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs created this resource for veterans in a mental health crisis.
Watch How PAs Discuss Management of Nutritional Health
This 3-part animated video series led by Corri Wolf PA-C, MS, RDN, uses a patient case to explain the role a PA plays in nutrition, nutritional counseling, and treatment.
Watch Your Weight
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion created this resource to help patients learn how to aim for a healthy weight.
Weight History
AAPA created this handout to help patients chart their weight history.
Weight Loss Medication Side Effects: Know Before You Start
This article by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) discusses what patients need to know about the side effects of weight loss medications.
Weight Loss to Prevent Obesity-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults: Behavioral Interventions
Final recommendation statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Weight Stigma Awareness Week
A week dedicated to empowering and educating people to end the traumatic and destructive anti-fatness rooted in racism, shame, and discrimination around body shape and size.
Your Feet and Diabetes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created this information and tips sheet to help patients with diabetes keep their feet healthy.