Public Health Advocacy

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NACCHO informs policymakers of the critical role local health departments play in keeping our communities healthy and safe.

As the national voice for local public health, NACCHO:

Educates policymakers about critical local public health issues.
Analyzes the impact of legislative and regulatory actions on local public health.
Provides its members with the latest updates on key public health issues and opportunities to take action.

In the Spotlight

Preliminary Results of Survey on Local Health Department Budget Cuts and Job Losses

NACCHO surveyed local health departments nationally in November-December 2008 to assess the impact of current economic conditions on their budgets and workforce. Preliminary data is available. More detailed analyses will be posted as they become available. More »

NACCHO's Recommendations to the Presidential Transition Team

NACCHO has been meeting and communicating with the Presidential Transition Team. NACCHO's recommendations, including a public health component for the fiscal stimulus package, are available here. More »

»	The Voice of Local Public Health
	NACCHO is developing a more robust grassroots network of local health departments to communicate with their elected Representatives and Senators in Congress. This is a critical time for issues that are important to local health departments and policymakers need to hear from you. Please e-mail Eli Briggs, NACCHO Senior Government Affairs Specialist, if you would like to join this network or have questions.

»	NACCHO in the News
	See the most recent media coverage featuring NACCHO. More »

Local Public Health Advocacy Guide

This easy to follow guide provides step-by-step instructions to develop relationships with your elected officials in Washington. More »

In the Spotlight

National Identity for Local Public Health

When communicating with external audiences about public health, consistent messaging reinforces the local public health identity. Click here to download fact sheets, press release and PowerPoint templates and more to help your LHD communicate about the national identity for local public health. More »

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