Meeting for Medical Assistants anywhere in the US
4th Saturday of the month
A toolkit to increase the capacity of primary care practices to reduce risky alcohol use and promote alcohol-free pregnancies.
Studies show an increase in alcohol purchasing and consumption since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur when an individual is exposed to alcohol prenatally. To prevent FASDs, alcohol should not be consumed during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant.
“CMAs (AAMA) are the key communication links between patients and providers, and are uniquely positioned to motivate patients to avoid or stop dangerous alcohol consumption.” – Donald A. Balasa, JD, MBA, AAMA Chief Executive Officer and Legal Counsel