Public Health Policy & Advocacy: What You Really Want to Know but are Afraid to Ask 

Please join us for an interactive afternoon of learning about public health policy and advocacy. From tours of the state house to hearing directly from legislators and volunteer advocates, this session has something for everyone who is interested in the number one public health strategy to improve population health-- policy.

This event is hosted and sponsored by the following organiations: MPHA, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association of the Northeast, Maine Medical Association and the Maine Osteopathic Association.

For a detailed agenda of the session, see below.  A tour of the state house will begin at Noon and the session begins at 1pm.

Register Now! Please note that this session will be limited to the first 60 people registered.

Introduction to Public Health Policy and Advocacy:  What You Really Want to Know But Are Afraid to Ask
 

AGENDA

Tour of the State House -gather outside of the Welcome Center at Noon

Introductory remarks- Angela Westhoff, Maine Osteopathic Association & MPHA

Legislative Summary of the 2013 Session of the Maine Legislature: Highlights for Public Health Advocates- Hilary Schneider, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

MPHA Legislative Report- Tina Pettingill, Maine Public Health Association

Know When to Hold ‘Em: Lobbying vs. Advocacy and How to Know What Fits Your Organization’s Needs - Brenda Peluso, Maine Association of Nonprofits

Making Mud Pie into Cake: Overview of the Maine Legislature and Legislative Process– Becky Smith, American Heart Association

Networking Break

Putting Words Into Action: Voices and Insights From Grassroots Advocates

The Inside Track: Policy Makers Share Their Perspectives on Serving in the Legislature and What They Wish Every Advocate Knew- facilitated by Ed Miller, American Lung Association of the Northeast

Senator Tom Saviello (R, District 18)
Senator Colleen Lachowicz (D, District 25)
Representative Dr. Linda Sanborn (D, Gorham)
Representative Amy Volk (R, Scarborough)

Brief wrap-up and evaluation – Tina Pettingill, MPHA

Don't forget to register for the MPHA fall conference the day after our advocacy session (October 22nd).  Two great learning opportunities back-to-back!  MPHA fall conference registration- click here.