Are you a journalist looking for expert comment on preventive medicine and public health issues? As the professional medical society for more than 2,000 physicians dedicate to improving health and quality of life of individuals, families, communities and populations through disease prevention and health promotion, the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) has a wealth of resources, expertise and experience to inform and enhance your reporting.

For media inquiries, contact media@acpm.org.

ACPM is available to support journalists in the following areas:

  • Arrange interviews with ACPM leadership and preventive medicine experts for background information or comment on current events and topics

  • Provide ACPM resources and materials to inform reporting.

  • Enable access to new research from ACPM’s monthly journal, the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

  • Arrange media registration for ACPM’s annual conference, Preventive Medicine, to allow for coverage of the presented research, including sessions on health innovation and resilience, pandemic preparedness, vaccine distribution, infrastructure improvements, social justice, health equity and many more.

Overview

ACPM is a professional medical society of more than 2,000 physicians dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families, communities and populations through disease prevention and health promotion. Since 1954, ACPM has provided a dynamic forum for the exchange of knowledge and practice advancement for preventive medicine specialists. We are the organization advocating for the important role of preventive medicine in our healthcare system to promote healthy lifestyles and population health.

This is Preventive Medicine

Preventive medicine physicians bring a unique skill set to healthcare. With training in both clinical medicine and public health, they work at the intersections of our healthcare system, combining clinical practice with a population-level perspective.

The American College of Preventive Medicine supports the next generation of physicians trained in population health competencies, dedicated to the care of populations and communities, and ready to transform our healthcare system into one that prioritizes prevention. The This is Preventive Medicine campaign is about centering the skills, expertise and experience of preventive medicine physicians in the consciousness of policymakers, medical students, hosptials, health systems and more. 


ACPM Annual Meeting

Preventive Medicine 2023 was held March 20-23 in New Orleans, focusing on the science, evidence and analysis that informs preventive medicine practice. As new data capture tools become available and previously overlooked areas of inquiry are recognized, our understanding of preventive medicine interventions and their potential impact grows and drives our profession into the future.

Advocacy

ACPM is a tireless advocate for evidence-based public policy that is consistent with our mission to promote the value of prevention, create healthy communities and transform our healthcare system to save lives.

Learn about ACPM’s 2023 Legislative Advocacy Agenda.

COVID-19

Preventive medicine physicians are our nation's first line of defense against pandemic disease. They are responding to the current COVID-19 pandemic with dedication, expertise and unfailing commitment to public health.

Lean more about the ACPM Vaccine Confident Campaign

Learn more about Preventive Medicine and the response to COVID-19.

Research

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the official journal of ACPM. It publishes articles in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice and policy. Original research is published on interventions aimed at the prevention of chronic and acute disease and the promotion of individual and community health.

To request press access to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine research, contact media@acpm.org.

Learn More

Visit ACPM’s news page for information on ACPM updates, activities, advocacy efforts and insights, including research findings from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. To receive ACPM news releases via email, email media@acpm.org with the following information:

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