Community Health Planning & Policy Development

CHPPD Section Call : All members are invited to the next CHPPD Section conference call scheduled on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. EST. Minutes of the March 16 conference call are posted. For conference call access information, please contact pri01@health.state.ny.us. (posted March 16, 2010)

Section members should submit comments on proposed policies by Tuesday, March 23: The 2010 proposed APHA policies, 21 in all, are posted. We would like each policy to be reviewed by at least one or two section members by Tuesday, March 23, and your comments can be submitted online. These comments will be dicussed, summarized and submitted to APHA by March 25. We would really appreciate if you would consider reviewing at least one policy. (posted March 10, 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)

Nominate a colleague for Section Vision and Blum Awards by Friday, April 30: Please nominate a colleague for the Vision Award for Excellence in Health Planning (only CHPPD Section members are eligible), and the Blum Award for Excellence in Health Policy (open to all) by Friday, April 30 by submitting a completed nomination form. (posted March 10, 2010)

Winter Issue of the CHPPD Section Newsletter published: The winter issue of the CHPPD Section newsletter summarizes 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.