UPHA/USOPHE Virtual Advocacy Webinar: How to Advocate Your Local Government Officials

Wednesday October 6, 2021 from 12:00pm-1:10pm

Presenters:
Christy Cushing, MPP, SHRM-CP
Utah Public Health Association, Vice President
Carrie Butler, MPP, MPH, CPH
Utah Public Health Association, Executive Director

By the end of the webinar, attendees will learn how to identify who represents them on their local city or county commission or council and Boards of Health, how to engage their local government officials in the policy process and how to advocate on public health issues.

Local policies have the greatest impact on our public health. Throughout the year, local city and county commissioners/councils discuss and advocate public health policy issues that affect the health and well-being of Utah residents. In addition, local policy makers annually fund local public health agencies. It is critical for public health professionals to understand the how to communicate with their local Board of Health to support evidence-based regulations and ordinances that will positively impact health indicators and decrease the burden of illnesses in their communities in Utah.This session webinar will also include a little information about the local policy making process and the difference between advocacy and lobbying. 

• By the end of the session attendees will learn how to identify who represents them on their local city or county commission or council and Boards of Health.
• By the end of the session attendees will learn how to discuss and advocate for local public health policy issues that affect the health and well-being of Utah residents.
• By the end of the webinar attendees will learn how to communicate with their local Board of Health to support evidence-based regulations and ordinances that will positively impact health indicators and decrease the burden of illnesses in their communities in Utah.
• By the end of the webinar attendees will learn about the local policy making process and the difference between advocacy and lobbying. 

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credits and/or Certified in Public Health (CPH) credits may be available for attending this webinar. 

Watch Webinar Recording Here

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CPH Continuing education credit https://cph.nbphe.org/partner

CHES Core Competency https://www.nchec.org/responsibilities-and-competencies

Area VII. Communicate, Promote, and Advocate for Health, Health Education/Promotion, and the Profession

 

In January 2021 UPHA and USOPHE hosted a 4-part webinar series.

Wednesday, January 6th:  Advocacy 101 and the Utah policy making process

Wednesday, January 13th:  Tips to develop effective talking points and role play on meeting with legislators

Wednesday January 20th:  Tips to using the Utah Legislative Website and participate remotely

Wednesday January 27th:  Racism is a Public Health Crisis & What We Can Do as the Public Health Workforce

View 2021 webinar recordings HERE.

 

November 2019: Advocacy 101 Watch HERE