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High blood pressure is common - but it is manageable. From daily movement to better sleep and smarter food choices, small changes can lead to big improvements in heart health. Read our new #HealthyLiving article and start building heart-healthy habits today: sbm.org/healthy-living…

SBM is pleased to welcome @UPMCHealthPlan as our newest affiliate member. UPMC Health Plan is among the nation’s fastest growing health plans, providing members with better health, more financial security, and the peace of mind they deserve. sbm.org/membership/aff… #upmc

📢 Behavioral Medicine Research Grant SBM is partnering with Labfront to offer a research grant for behavioral medicine investigators using wearable technology in their work. Researchers at any career stage are encouraged to apply. Awardees will receive: ⌚ 3 × Garmin vívosmart 5 fitness trackers (valued at $450) 📊 1 × Labfront Advanced package (valued at $1,000) Learn more about eligibility, application requirements, and key dates: labfront.com/grant #ResearchFunding #WearableTech #SBM2026

🌟 SBM Member Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations to SBM member Chuka Emezue, PhD, MPH, MPA, CHES, who was named the inaugural John L. and Helene Kellogg Endowed Faculty Scholar this past November! This distinguished honor recognizes Dr. Emezue’s impactful, nationally recognized research advancing youth mental health, violence prevention, and digital, community-engaged interventions that promote healing and resilience among underserved adolescents and families. 👏

SBM is pleased to welcome our new elite affiliate member, @omadahealth , a virtual healthcare provider with care teams that implement clinically-validated behavior change protocols for individuals living with diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, weight management, and musculoskeletal issues. sbm.org/membership/aff… #omada

Did you know pregnancy can occur as soon as a few weeks after giving birth? Postpartum contraception can help individuals plan pregnancies and support recovery between births. Our newest #HealthyLiving article explores what to consider when choosing the right method for you. Learn more: sbm.org/healthy-living… #WomensHealth

SBM is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with @NorthwellHealth Feinstein Institutes who continues to raise the standard of medical innovation through its six institutes of health system science, behavioral science, bioelectronic medicine, cancer, molecular medicine and translational research. ⭐ sbm.org/membership/aff… #northwell

🚨 Founding Faculty Opportunity 🚨 The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Research Institute are recruiting up to three open-rank faculty to join the National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR) — a new $75M state-funded center advancing evidence-based prevention and treatment of opioid and substance misuse impacting children and families, especially in rural communities. Learn more & apply: medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/car…

LAST DAY to lock in early bird pricing! ⏳🚨 Be in Chicago, April 22–25, 2026, alongside thousands advancing the science and practice of behavioral medicine. Register before rates increase → sbm.org/events/annual-… #SBM2026 #BehavioralMedicine #Chicago

SBM is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with affiliate member, @truthinitiative, the nation’s largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction and empowering quitting for all. sbm.org/membership/aff… #truthinitiative

📢 Webinar: Mentorship in Action - Best Practices for Involving Students/Trainees in Behavioral Health Research 🗓 Feb 25 | 12–1 PM EST Strong research mentorship is essential to advancing behavioral health - yet effective mentoring skills are rarely formally taught. Join us tomorrow to explore: ✔ Sustainable mentoring strategies ✔ Solutions to common training challenges ✔ Inclusive, ethical research practices Register Now! sbm.org/training/webin… #BehavioralHealth #ResearchMentorship

SBM is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with affiliate member, Lirio, a digital health leader focused on combining the power of behavioral science with AI to drive positive behavioral change for the betterment of all people. ⭐sbm.org/membership/aff… @lirio_llc

ONE WEEK LEFT to lock in early bird pricing! ⏳🚨 Be in Chicago, April 22–25, 2026, alongside thousands advancing the science and practice of behavioral medicine. Four days that could shape your work - and the field - for years to come. Register before rates increase → sbm.org/events/annual-… #SBM2026 #BehavioralMedicine #Chicago

📣 SBM stands with over 430+ national, state, and local organizations calling on Congress to pass meaningful protections for families - especially in sensitive locations like schools, child care centers, health care facilities, and places of worship. 📄 Read the full letter here: clasp.org/publications/t…

📢 Webinar: Mentorship in Action - Best Practices for Involving Students/Trainees in Behavioral Health Research 🗓 Feb 25 | 12–1 PM EST Strong research mentorship is essential to advancing behavioral health - yet effective mentoring skills are rarely formally taught. Join us to explore: ✔ Sustainable mentoring strategies ✔ Solutions to common training challenges ✔ Inclusive, ethical research practices #BehavioralHealth #ResearchMentorship

Why is it so hard for kids (and teens) to get enough sleep? 💤 The answer often starts with what caregivers think, say, and do around bedtime. Learn simple, evidence-based ways families can support healthier sleep habits. Read more → sbm.org/healthy-living… #HealthySleep #SleepHygiene #ParentingTips #HealthyLiving

📣 Don’t miss the SBM Behavior Change Grand Rounds Webinar on Non-Government Funding for Research - this Wednesday, January 28 • 12–1pm EST. Hear from panelists with real-world experience securing funding from foundations, philanthropy, and alternative sources, followed by a live Q&A. 👉 Register & learn more: sbm.execinc.com/edibo/BCWebina… #Webinar #ResearchFunding

🌟 Make movement fun for kids! Less than 20% of children and teens get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity - but it doesn’t have to be hard! Learn how caregivers can think, say, and do to make activity feel easy, enjoyable, and part of everyday life. 👟💪 Read more: sbm.org/healthy-living… #HealthyKids #ActiveFamily

🌟 SBM Member Spotlight 🌟 SBM Fellow Richard J. Holden, PhD, FSBM, was honored with IPHA’s Distinguished Service Award and named a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America. Congratulations on these well-deserved recognitions! publichealth.indiana.edu/news-events/_n…

New to SBM - or just want a refresher? 👋 Join our Kickstart Webinar, a fast, friendly orientation to the SBM community designed to help you connect, get involved, and grow. ✔️ Meet SBM leaders ✔️ Learn how to plug into SIGs and leadership opportunities ✔️ Live Q&A + one-page resource guide Whether this is your first session or your third, you’ll leave with clear next steps and new connections. 🔗 sbm.execinc.com/edibo/BCWebina… Register today and kickstart your SBM journey! #SBM #BehavioralMedicine #MemberEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment