Advocacy Activities

Advocacy Activities: As members of the public health community and constituents, your involvement in the policy formation process is very important. Learn about current public health legislation and APHA’s position on various issues:

Take Action! By sustaining a vocal and noticeable presence throughout the policy-making process, public health professionals can ensure that vital public health programs and services are protected and supported - both fiscally and politically. Get involved and help chart the direction of policy. 

PHACT Campaign: Health Reform advocacy tools and resources.

Coalitions: APHA coordinates two coalitions that advocate for fully funding public health programs and services at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).