This summer, APHA is mobilizing members to educate legislators and candidates running for office about the need to include public health in the health reform debate and to support public health prevention measures.  The MCH Section has a keen interest in making sure health reform includes a full range of reproductive health services. We also want to increase Congressional support for pregnancy and STD prevention measures. So, it's time to get active!

During the months of July and August, APHA is asking us to schedule meetings with our legislators in their district offices, participate in town hall meetings hosted by these legislators, and seek opportunities to ask questions of candidates running for office. If you are willing to meet with your Congressional representative during the summer, call right away to schedule an appointment, because their schedules fill up fast.

Don't know how to do this? Don't know when your representative will be having town hall meetings? Check in regularly at the APHA Action Campaign Web site for news and updates.