3318.0 Mobilizing a Public Health Campaign

Monday, October 31, 2011: 2:30 PM
Oral
Session Objectives: Learn how to coordinate an effective grassroots campaign in support of a public health issue! Panelists will share their perspectives on the best ways to engage the public, lawmakers, the media, and partners in support of a public health issue, giving participants an overview of the different components to putting together a successful advocacy campaign, such as planning a strategy, developing a message, obtaining funding, and setting and achieving goals.
Organizer:
Lucy Melcher
Moderator:
Leon F. Vinci, DHA, MPH, BA, RS

2:30 PM
Engaging policy makers in Rhode Island: Process, successes and next steps
Patricia Markham Risica, DrPH, RD
     
2:50 PM
Successful Advocacy in Connecticut
Katharine K. Lewis, PhD, MPH, RN
     
3:10 PM
Public Health Advocacy in Action: Public Policy as a Means to Increase Physical Activity in Schools
Kyle Legleiter, MPH
     
3:30 PM
Community Engagement/Empowerment Model to Prevent FGC
Zeinab Eyega

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Organized by: APHA-Government Relations

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

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