Community Health Planning & Policy Development

CHPPD Section Call : All members are invited to the next CHPPD Section conference call scheduled on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. EST. Minutes of the January 19 meeting are posted. For conference call access information, please contact pri01@health.state.ny.us. (posted January 29, 2010)

Applications for APHA Leadership Positions are due March 31: Candidates interested in APHA leadership positions should complete a one-page application form,and send it with a resume/CV. The nominating committee will meet May 6 to select the list of nominees for consideration by the Governing Council at the 2010 Annual Meeting.  Information is available at: http://www.apha.org/about/gov/nominations/default.htm (posted March 9, 2010)

Winter Issue of the CHPPD Section Newsletter published: The winter issue of the CHPPD Section newsletter summarize the projects and achievement of the section in 2009, discusses leadership opportunities, recognizes section leaders, suggests ways to gain experience in health policy, discusses social determinants of the health, relates an experience within a state public health association affiliate, and more.  The deadline for the Spring 2010 issues is May 10, 2010. (posted March 9, 2010)

The Community Health Planning and Policy Development (CHPPD) Section members use evidence-based planning and policy approaches to eliminate disparities and promote healthy communities. Founded in 1969, the CHPPD Section is an engaging place to share information and debate critical issues related to planning, and to learn how policy is shaped at the local, state and national levels.

We invite you to share, discuss, and debate public health planning and policy developments, and get involved in Section activities focusing on membership engagement, policy development, program planning and student involvement. Your participation is vital to our continued success.