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.
Goal Setting for Weight Management
AAPA created this handout to help patients identify their short-term and long-term goals for weight management.
Going Viral: COVID-19 and Obesity Series
This four-part educational podcast series, aims to equip PAs with the knowledge and strategies to address the needs of patients with obesity and other metabolic disorders and ensure they get proper COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment…. more
Grand Rounds – TOS
Join The Obesity Society (TOS) on the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern to hear from leaders in obesity science on topics ranging from the most recent advances in basic research to cutting edge developments in treatment and prevention. This resource requires a fee to access.
Grief, Bereavement and Healing
The UCSF Social Work Department created this resource for people dealing with grief and/or bereavement.
Guidelines for Losing Weight
Created by the UCSF Weight Management Program, these guidelines were designed with a focus on making smarter food choices.
Health Trifecta: Hypertension, Diabetes, and Hyperlipidemia Get a Makeover
This activity summarizes updates in screening, diagnostic, and treatment guidelines for hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Guidelines issued from the U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce (USPSTF), American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), American Diabetes… more
Healthy People 2030: Addiction
Healthy People 2030 is our nation’s 10-year plan for addressing our most critical public health priorities and challenges. Read about the plan’s objectives related to drug and alcohol addiction.
Healthy People 2030: Diabetes
Healthy People 2030 is our nation’s 10-year plan for addressing our most critical public health priorities and challenges. Read about the plan’s objectives related to diabetes.
Healthy People 2030: Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Healthy People 2030 is our nation’s 10-year plan for addressing our most critical public health priorities and challenges. Read about the plan’s objectives related to mental health and mental disorders.
Healthy People 2030: Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Healthy People 2030 is our nation’s 10-year plan for addressing our most critical public health priorities and challenges. Read about the plan’s objectives related to nutrition and healthy eating.
Healthy People 2030: Overweight and Obesity
Healthy People 2030 is our nation’s 10-year plan for addressing our most critical public health priorities and challenges. Read about the plan’s objectives related to overweight and obesity.
Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
The CDC created this resource for patients that outlines healthy eating recommendations such as planning for meals and snacks, including tips for eating at restaurants, limiting added sugars, increasing water intake, and many more.
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Holiday Eating Tips? You’ve Got This!
Holidays can be challenging for those who want to maintain their weight. Don’t let available holiday treats detract from overall healthy eating goals – yours or your patients! AAPA asked the PA Foundation’s Nutrition Outreach Fellows to share their best tips and tactics.
How to Prevent Burnout: Viewpoints of a Psychiatric PA
Burnout is happening more rapidly in the changing world with even some new graduates questioning their chosen profession. Work-life balance (WLB) is essential for optimal mental health. Clinicians need to feel their best to be… more
IMPACT Grant Program
PA Foundation’s IMPACT Grant program provides funding to encourage and support PA and PA student involvement in programs that support patient-centered, community-based health projects within the United States and its territories that demonstrate an impact on patient health outcomes.