253961 From Action Alerts to Issue Briefs: What APHA Provides to Make You a Stronger Public Health Advocate and Examples of Strong Advocacy in Action

Sunday, October 30, 2011: 8:00 AM

Don Hoppert , Director of Government Relations, APHA, Washington, DC
This presentation will walk APHA leaders through the tools and resources, available on the APHA website, that provide all the information and assistance one needs to be an effective advocate for public health. Examples of previous member, affiliate, and coalition use of these tools will provide best practices guidance on how to nurture future policy and advocacy outreach with policy makers.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the advocacy and policy tools and resources available through APHA and partner organizations. 2. Describe successful advocacy efforts at the state and federal level from both the member and affiliate perspective. 3. Discuss best practices in advocacy efforts related to coalition building and direct policy-maker communication.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: As Director of Government Relations for APHA, I direct our advocacy program, helping our members, affiliates, and public health advocates communicate with policy makers.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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