271534 Advocating for public health in current political and fiscal environment

Thursday, June 28, 2012 : 9:10 AM - 9:30 AM

Emily Holubowich, MPP , Coalitions for Health Funding, CRD Associates, Washington, DC
     
The presentation will provide information about the current political and fiscal environment at the federal level, and the implications for public health. Will also discuss the importance of public health professionals engaging in the political process through advocacy, and share information on how to most effectively advocate for public health.

Learning Areas:
Advocacy for health and health education
Other professions or practice related to public health
Public health or related public policy

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe how best to advocate for public health in current political and fiscal environment.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have more than ten years of experience in health policy, government relations, writing and communications, and coalition management. I serve as Executive Director of the Coalition for Health Funding, representing more than 75 national organizations that support a strong and sustained investment in public health programs.
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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