Health Priority Resources
Use this searchable database to quickly find tools and resources to help you improve patient health in AAPA’s Health Priorities.
PAs in Obesity Medicine
PAs in Obesity Medicine is a caucus recognized by AAPA.
PAs in Pain Medicine
PAs in Pain Medicine is a special interest group (SIG) recognized by AAPA.
Pathway to Stop Diabetes
Pathway to Stop Diabetes supports trailblazing scientists and researchers through funding and valuable resources.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Resources for Behavioral Health
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is the leading funder of patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) in the United States. PCORI has curated all of their resources on mental and behavioral health and pain care and opioids to support patients, communities, and clinicians to make informed healthcare choices.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Resources for Diabetes
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is the leading funder of patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) in the United States. PCORI has curated all of their resources on diabetes to support patients, communities, and clinicians to make informed healthcare choices.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Resources for Obesity
Obesity affects two of every three patients treated by PAs. Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is the leading funder of patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) in the United States. PCORI has curated all of their resources on obesity to support patients, communities, and clinicians to make informed healthcare choices.
PCRM Nutrition Guide for Clinicians
Created by The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), this free mobile app provides health care professionals with expert, evidence-based information on nutrition for disease prevention and treatment for more than 90 conditions. Also includes best practices for discussing dietary changes with patients.
Pediatric Obesity Algorithm: A Clinical Tool for Treating Childhood Obesity
The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) created this resource to provide health care professionals with an algorithm that guides the treatment of children and adolescents with overweight and obesity. The algorithm is based upon scientific evidence, supported by medical literature, and derived from the clinical experiences of practicing pediatric clinicians who treat obesity in infants, children, and adolescents. This resource requires a fee to access.
Peripartum Mood Disorders: Evidence in Practice
Evaluation and management of mood disorders is undoubtedly important at any point in a patient’s life, but gains particular significance in the peripartum period. This presentation will address how to optimize a patient’s mental health… more
Pharmacotherapy for Obesity – Interactive
The expert faculty discuss the mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety data for FDA-approved medications to treat obesity.
Physical Activity Guidelines & Recommendations
Federal guidelines recommend how much physical activity people need throughout their life span.
Plan Your Portions
This patient handout from the American Diabetes Association shows an image of a properly portioned food plate and is available in 6 variations: Asian, Classic, Hispanic (Spanish language), Indian, Pacific Islander, Southern, and Vegetarian. The QR code links to healthy recipes and meal-planning resources.
Practical Nutrition for Health and Wellness
Check out these videos from the PA Foundation that aim to enhance patient-provider conversations about nutrition and its role in overall health and wellness. Test your knowledge!
Practical Strategies for Obesity Management in Primary Care
Obesity is a chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease with a distinct pathophysiology that is increasingly prevalent in the United States. Primary care clinicians can reduce the burden of obesity and obesity-related complications by opportunistically diagnosing… more
Practical Ways to Achieve Targets in Diabetes Care (ATDC) Conference: July 23 – 26, 2025
The ATDC Conference has been an integral part of education and case-based study of upcoming and new diabetes technology for over 25 years.