Medical Assistant Partnership

Women’s alcohol use is changing—and Medical Assistants are often the first to notice. But here’s the question: 👉 Do you feel confident knowing what to say next? Join our FREE virtual Training of Trainers (ToT): Alcohol and Women: Prevalence, Trends, and Preventing Alcohol-Related Harm 🗓 June 15, 17 & 24 ⏳ Registration closes May 15 In this 3-part series, you’ll learn how to: ✔️ Spot trends in alcohol use among women ✔️ Understand real health impacts ✔️ Navigate conversations with confidence ✔️ Bring these skills back to your clinic or classroom 💡 This isn’t just training—it’s practical tools you’ll actually use with patients. 🚨 Don’t wait—secure your spot today: buff.ly/zqO5qsr #MedicalAssistants #MAProfessionals #WomensHealth #AlcoholAwareness #PatientCare #HealthcareTraining #PublicHealth

Medical Assistants play a key role in identifying alcohol use in patients. Are you prepared? Join our FREE ToT: Alcohol & Women: Trends + Prevention 🗓 June 15, 17, 24 📝 Register by May 15 🔗 buff.ly/zqO5qsr #MedicalAssistants #WomensHealth #Prevention

Cannabis Use in the Perinatal Period Gain the knowledge and tools to support patients through evidence-based care and harm reduction strategies. 🎓 Free webinar available now 🔗 Enroll: buff.ly/9dMP68i #FASDNPN #AAMA #MedicalAssistants

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Our Alcohol Awareness Walk & Talk resource helps medical assistants start supportive, stigma-free conversations about alcohol with patients. Includes a MA script + patient info card. 📥 Free download or shipped to you. 🔗 buff.ly/NMszWDC #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #MedicalAssistants #FASDPrevention #FASDNPN #FASD

Medical assistants help lead the way in healthy pregnancies. Alcohol use during pregnancy is the leading cause of preventable birth defects. There is no safe amount, time, or type. Proud to partner with @AAMAOfficial to support alcohol-free pregnancies. Learn more: fasdmap.org #HealthyPregnancies #MedicalAssistants #FASDNPN

#MedicalAssistants are trusted educators at some of life’s most important moments. One of the most critical messages to share with patients: alcohol use during pregnancy is the leading cause of preventable birth defects. Learn more via @MAPFASD fasdmap.org

Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions—but this one is clear. No amount of alcohol is safe at any stage of pregnancy. Support, education, and informed choices matter. 💛 #BDAM #FASDPrevention #FASDNPN

Alcohol use during pregnancy is preventable — and so are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Check out this new evidence from Annals of Family Medicine on effective prevention in primary care. 👉 buff.ly/xZJjfu6

Treatment and recovery are journeys worth celebrating. Celebrate every milestone, no matter how small. You've got this! Find substance use disorder treatment options for yourself at findtreatment.gov #FASDNPN #FASD

Do you think someone in your life is struggling with substance use disorder? Are you looking for ways to help and support them but are not sure how or where to begin? Learn how to start the conversation with your loved ones, and find resources to help: buff.ly/yQ5FICx

Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Taking the first step toward recovery from a substance use disorder can be difficult. But remember, it's a sign of strength. If you or someone you know needs help, there are people who care. FindTreatment.gov #FASDNPN #SUD @samhsagov

📊 New CDC-led research in the Journal of Addiction Medicine examines prenatal fentanyl exposure across 5,000+ maternal-infant dyads. 📈 Exposure increased >20x from 2014–2021—but proposed infant features were rare and shaped by multiple factors. 🧠 The message: more science, less stigma. Pregnant people deserve evidence-based care—not assumptions. buff.ly/abZgEji #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #EndStigma #AddictionMedicine #FASD #FASDNPN

Alcohol is the most commonly used substance during pregnancy—and its long-term impacts are often overlooked. Join our free 1-hour webinar on FASD, CAPTA, and Plans of Safe Care, featuring actionable data, state-level examples, and strategies for cross-system collaboration. 🎓 Health care, child welfare, education, and prevention professionals welcome. 🔗 Register now: cffutures.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #FASD #CAPTA #PlanOfSafeCare #PublicHealth #ChildWelfare

Recovery from substance use disorders is possible with the right tools! A safe, supportive environment; employment & legal support; stable housing; and reliable transportation can make all the difference. Ready to look for treatment? Visit findtreatment.gov #FASDNPN

DYK that alcohol use during pregnancy is a leading preventable cause of #BirthDefects and neurodevelopmental disabilities in the U.S.? Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are preventable if a baby is not exposed to alcohol before birth. #FASDNPN

Different treatment options exist for substance use disorders – there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Clinical addiction care offers a range of treatments to meet you where you are. Find treatment that works for you: findtreatment.gov #TreatmentMonthFindtreatment.gov #TreatmentMonth #FASDNPN

There are multiple pathways to recovery: clinical care, community support, therapy, faith, and self-management. What matters most is finding what works for you. This #TreatmentMonth, find your path! #TreatmentWorks #FASDNPN

Debbie shares encouragement and practical guidance for parents and caregivers navigating life with FASDs. 💛