APHA's Advocacy Track at the Annual Meeting
Monday, October 27, 2008
On Monday, Oct. 27, join other annual meeting attendees in participating in the APHA Advocacy Track. Hosted by APHA’s Government Relations and Communications departments, each of the sessions is aimed at helping public health professionals learn to become better advocates for the issues on which they work.
How to Write a Good Policy (Session 3005)
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This discussion, led by members of the Joint Policy Committee, will teach participants how to write a policy for submission into the APHA policy process. Topics discussed will include an overview of the policy development process; the policy development and review time-line/calendar; and guidelines for preparation, submission, review, and revision of proposed policies.
Media Advocacy: How to Work with Media to Communicate Your Public Health Message (Session 3101)
10:30 a.m.–Noon
Interested in learning how to work with media to reach the public and policy-makers with your stories, information and messages? Join our panel of influential journalists who will share inside strategies for pitching stories to media outlets, suggestions for designing stories around the interests of the media and tips for working effectively with reporters. Hear first-hand from those who write and cover health news how to best communicate public health information via the media.
Advocacy Law (Session 3194)
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Are you interested in advocacy, but unsure if it could jeopardize your job? This session is designed to help advocates understand the legalities surrounding lobbying, advocacy and advocacy in the workplace. Panelists will address advocacy laws and etiquette for employees in non-profit organizations, government agencies and other sensitive positions. Panelists also will discuss how the various non-profit tax statuses differ from each other and impact an organization’s advocacy or lobbying activities.
Mobilizing a Campaign Around a Public Health Issue (Session 3295)
2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to do effective grassroots organizing in support of a public health campaign! This session will give participants the basic tools needed to implement a grassroots campaign on the federal, state or local levels. Participants will receive an overview of the different components to putting together an advocacy campaign, such as planning a strategy, developing a message, obtaining funding, and setting and achieving goals. Panelists also will share their perspectives on what works to engage the public, lawmakers, the media, and partners in support of public health.