WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8, 2017)—The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) will host Preventive Medicine 2017, May 23-26, for more than 600 medical professionals dedicated to disease prevention and public health. Organized around the theme "Achieving Health Equity through Prevention," the meeting will feature topics such as the opioid epidemic, the Affordable Care Act, obesity, and many more.
ACPM—the premiere medical society for preventive medicine specialists—welcomes the media to attend sessions at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower in Portland, OR. Participation is free for all credentialed press. Throughout the event, press may attend sessions and follow social media conversations using the tag #PrevMed2017. Key sessions for your consideration include:
* Preventive Approaches to the Opioids Epidemic (Tuesday, 8:00-12:00noon)
* The Affordable Care Act and Perspectives on Health Equity (Thursday, 10:15 – 11:45am)
* Innovative Approaches to Addressing the Obesity Epidemic (Friday, 8:00 – 9:30am)
"We are thrilled with the breadth of expertise that will gather for Preventive Medicine 2017, among both speakers and attendees," notes Michael Barry, Executive Director of ACPM. "As we face mounting challenges in public health, it is critical to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and be inspired by our colleagues to bring our best to the work of preventive medicine."
About ACPM
The American College of Preventive Medicine is the premiere professional society providing leadership in research, professional education, public policy, and standards of preventive medicine for and on behalf of its physician members. Uniquely trained in both clinical medicine and public health, preventive medicine specialists are equipped to understand and reduce the risk of disease, disability, and death in individuals and population groups.
