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### Awards and Fellowships are now open!
Awards for health care pioneers and fellowships for early-career professionals are now accepting nominations.
Learn more about opportunities at NAM
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### Vital Directions for Health and Health Care
Published every 4 years to coincide with federal leadership transitions, the Vital Directions for Health and Health Care series analyzes the top health policy needs for the nation.
Read the Series
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### Biomedical Research Enterprise
The nation's biomedical research enterprise drives scientific progress, health advances, and economic growth. A new publication outlines priorities to ensure sustainability.
Download the Publication
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A Legacy of Impact
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55 Years of Service to the Nation
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Founded in 1970 as the Institute of Medicine, the NAM has been a trusted, nonpartisan advisor to policy makers and the public for more than half a century.
[Explore Our History](https://nam.edu/about-the-nam/history/)
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Health Workforce Well-Being Day Is March 18
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Launched by the NAM in 2024, this annual day of awareness recognizes the importance of protecting health workersā well-being to sustain our health system and ensure high-quality patient care.Ā
[Learn More](https://nam.edu/our-work/programs/clinician-resilience-and-well-being/health-workforce-well-being-day/)
New Publication
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AI in Health Care
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A new paper outlines a framework for stakeholders from various disciplines and industries to align and harness the benefits of AI, while also safeguarding against potential harms. Responsible implementation can foster accurate, safe, reliable, and ethical AI advancements in health, health care, and biomedical science.
[Read the Commentary](https://nam.edu/perspectives/artificial-intelligence-in-health-health-care-and-biomedical-science-an-ai-code-of-conduct-principles-and-commitments-discussion-draft/)
Feature Story
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50 Years of Health Leadership: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
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Alumni share how their fellowship experience shaped their careers, expanded their influence, and prepared them to navigate the intersection of health and policy.
[Read Story](https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/rwjf-health-policy-fellows-program-celebrates-50-years/)
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Feb 13, 2025Commentary
Population Health: The Power of Prevention
Ā Modifiable lifestyle factors are profoundly powerful in maximizing health span and lifespan. Numerous long-term epidemiologic studies provide compelling evidence that self-care behaviors, such as being physically active, eating a nutritious diet, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol intake, and getting sufficient sleep, are critically important for maintaining cardiometabolic health (e.g., favorable lipid, glucose, and blood pressure \[ā¦\]
PreventionPopulation Health
[Population Health: The Power of Prevention](https://nam.edu/perspectives/population-health-the-power-of-prevention/)
Jan 14, 2025Commentary
Civilian Health Care Systems Must Recognize and Study Military Service as a Social Determinant of Health
Ā Military and Veterans and Population Health Military service can be viewed as a social determinant of health (SDOH) with powerful influences both during and following the end of oneās service commitment. Those who have volunteered to serve in the military in the 50 years since the inception of the All-Volunteer Force comprise a unique population in the United States \[ā¦\]
Biomedical ResearchDigital HealthMilitary and Veteran HealthPopulation Health
[Civilian Health Care Systems Must Recognize and Study Military Service as a Social Determinant of Health](https://nam.edu/perspectives/civilian-health-care-systems-must-recognize-and-study-military-service-as-a-social-determinant-of-health/)
Jan 7, 2025Discussion Paper
Educating Health Professionals During a Crisis: Learning from Ukrainian Educators in a Time of War
Ā Overview When COVID-19 struck, health professional educators around the globe were in the unsettling position of having to maintain educational continuity in a highly disrupted learning environment. Learning from and with colleagues and peers became the cornerstone of innovation during those trying times. Providers, faculty, and students shared anecdotes, experiences, data, and materials in free online discussions and postings. \[ā¦\]
Biomedical ResearchGlobal HealthMental Health and Substance UseViolence and Conflict
[Educating Health Professionals During a Crisis: Learning from Ukrainian Educators in a Time of War](https://nam.edu/perspectives/educating-health-professionals-during-a-crisis-learning-from-ukrainian-educators-in-a-time-of-war/)
Dec 16, 2024Discussion Proceedings
Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change, Health, and Equity: A Workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal
Climate Change and SustainabilityEnvironmental HealthGlobal Health
[Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change, Health, and Equity: A Workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal](https://nam.edu/publications/connecting-the-dots-between-climate-change-health-and-equity-a-workshop-in-kathmandu-nepal/)
Dec 16, 2024Commentary
Shared Commitments for Health and Health Care: A Trust Framework from the Learning Health System
Ā Introduction The 21st century has already experienced stunning developments in biomedical science and medical care, ranging from heralded advances in genomic science and informatics technology to influential improvements in the prevention, treatment, and management of chronic diseases (e.g., heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer) and infectious diseases (e.g., HIV, COVID-19, and mpox). On the other hand, achieving the full \[ā¦\]
Digital HealthHealth Policy and RegulationQuality and Safety
[Shared Commitments for Health and Health Care: A Trust Framework from the Learning Health System](https://nam.edu/perspectives/shared-commitments-for-health-and-health-care-a-trust-framework-from-the-learning-health-system/)
Dec 9, 2024Commentary
The Important Role of Schools Following Disaster Events
Ā After disaster exposure, children are at risk for developing physical health problems, mental health symptoms, and difficulties in school. The hallmark mental health symptom observed among children after a disaster is post-traumatic stress (e.g., flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the disaster, hypervigilance). Some children report elevated distress that may benefit from mental health service interventions. For instance, five \[ā¦\]
Children and FamiliesPreparedness and ResponsePrevention
[The Important Role of Schools Following Disaster Events](https://nam.edu/perspectives/the-important-role-of-schools-following-disaster-events/)
Upcoming Events
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See the latest conferences, meetings, webinars, and other convenings.
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February 122025
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CCN Meeting February 2025
Member Event
[CCN Meeting February 2025](https://nam.edu/event/ccn-meeting-february-2025/)
March 192025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Northwest & Alaska Learning Collaborative
WebinarPublic Event
[Northwest & Alaska Learning Collaborative](https://nam.edu/event/northwest-alaska-learning-collaborative/)
March 112025
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Reducing Single-Use Plastics
Public EventWebinar
[Reducing Single-Use Plastics](https://nam.edu/event/reducing-single-use-plastics/)
April 222025
10:00 AM
NAM Climate and Health Summit
Webinar
[NAM Climate and Health Summit](https://nam.edu/event/climate-and-health-summit-2025/)
March 172025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Health Workforce Well-Being Day Celebratory Event 2025
Public Event
[Health Workforce Well-Being Day Celebratory Event 2025](https://nam.edu/event/health-workforce-well-being-day-celebratory-event-2025/)
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Feb 12, 2025
Placements of the 2024-2025 RWJF Health Policy Fellows Announced
[Placements of the 2024-2025 RWJF Health Policy Fellows Announced](https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/placements-of-the-2024-2025-rwjf-health-policy-fellows-announced/)
Jan 28, 2025
Building a Culture of Well-Being: Planning for Health Workforce Well-Being Day 2025 Starts Now
[Building a Culture of Well-Being: Planning for Health Workforce Well-Being Day 2025 Starts Now](https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/building-a-culture-of-well-being-planning-for-health-workforce-well-being-day-2025-starts-now/)
Jan 21, 2025
2025 Catalyst Awards Open: Last Annual Call for Bold, Transformative Ideas to Promote Healthy Longevity
[2025 Catalyst Awards Open: Last Annual Call for Bold, Transformative Ideas to Promote Healthy Longevity](https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/2025-catalyst-awards-open-last-annual-call-for-bold-transformative-ideas-to-promote-healthy-longevity/)
Jan 9, 2025
Seven NAM Members Receive Presidential Awards
[Seven NAM Members Receive Presidential Awards](https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/seven-nam-members-receive-presidential-awards-3/)
Jan 6, 2025
āThere Are Discoveries Waiting to Be Made That We Canāt Imagineā: An Interview with Dr. Teresa Woodruff
[āThere Are Discoveries Waiting to Be Made That We Canāt Imagineā: An Interview with Dr. Teresa Woodruff](https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/teresa-woodruff-interview/)
Dec 18, 2024
Climate Action Through Innovative Policy: New Initiative Aims to Improve Health Care Sustainability
[Climate Action Through Innovative Policy: New Initiative Aims to Improve Health Care Sustainability](https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/climate-action-through-innovative-policy-new-initiative-aims-to-improve-health-care-sustainability/)
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