Policy and advocacy -- problems, solutions, and public health

The Policy and Advocacy Workgroup seeks to preserve and advance a public health agenda in the marketplace and in government by conducting advocacy activities. Over the past five years, nurses have lead actions such as: • Drafting and submitting editorials to major newspapers; • Creating sign-on letters and securing endorsements to urge action on an issue; • Communicating directly with the offices of their elected officials; • Conducting in-district and Capitol Hill meetings with decision-makers; and • Testifying at public hearings.