Making the Case for Public Health Programs - Insider Advocacy Tips

The U.S. Congress has recently considered cuts to public health porograms of historic proportions. This session will explore the latest federal budget developments and focus on short term and long term strategies to... [ view full abstract ]

The U.S. Congress has recently considered cuts to public health porograms of historic proportions. This session will explore the latest federal budget developments and focus on short term and long term strategies to ameliorate the worst outcomes for public health systems. We will share insights from advocates working in Washington, DC to educate federal policymakers, and explore the need for sustained and strengthened partnership across public health partners.

if this session is selected for a roundtable it would be adapted to focus more on facilitated dialogue on these issues rather then presentation.
Participants will gain understanding of current federal budget proposals and what they mean for public health systems.
Participants will learn about what key public health advoavcy messages have been developed, which seem to resound with policymakers, and which are areas to avoid.
Facilitated dialogue will help participants learn how other partners are preparing to avoid cuts and what strategies are avialble to maintain core capacities.