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Vermont: A state-level advocacy best practice

Deborah Dameron, American Cancer Society, New England Division, 121 Connor Way, Williston, VT 05495, 8028478268, Debbie.Dameron@cancer.org

APHA Affiliates can be effective in state-level advocacy initiatives. Recently, the Vermont Public Health Association was involved in a state-level advocacy effort in support of establishing universal health care in the state. This effort led to Governor Douglas signing two bills into law that establish a new state-funded insurance program for the uninsured and require employers to pay assessments if they do not offer health care coverage to their workers. Session attendees will learn about effective state-level advocacy techniques and activities that are replicable for their state and Affiliate.

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Any relevant financial relationships? No

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Mobilizing a Campaign Around A Public Health Issue

The 134th Annual Meeting & Exposition (November 4-8, 2006) of APHA