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Advocacy in Action
In action > Inaction
While Congress is in recess is a terrific time to pull out your department’s advocacy plan to identify what steps you’re going to take to address the issues you prioritized at our advocacy retreat in May. This fall, we invite all department leadership to spend a few minutes sharing updates on their advocacy goals. Look for more details for an October meeting. Reach out to Ilina Ewen if you have questions or need any additional support. She is available to consult on issues, speak to your department, draft communications, and help navigate the advocacy landscape.
As a reminder, here are key elements of the advocacy plan.
- Identify 2-3 key policy areas that align with your expertise and interests
- Who represents your district?)
- Who can support and complement your advocacy
- What advocacy skills do you want to learn or hone?
Send Ilina Ewen your top 3 goals by Friday, October 10.
We’re Stronger Together: Integrated Advocacy Groups
From the clinic to the community to Capitol Hill! Our department is launching new advocacy groups that bring together learners, faculty, and staff to champion child health. Our mission is to empower everyone at every level of their career to engage in advocacy to improve children's wellbeing. You’ll get the tools, tips, and turnkey information to activate your outside voice.
We’re focusing on four urgent priorities:
- Workforce & Medicaid – Fair pay and strong support so every child has access to high quality care
- Vaccines – Increase access, build trust, and advocate for policy change to keep kids protected
- Mental Health – Center youth and expand services in schools and clinics
- Gun Safety – Promote safe storage and advocate for policies that save lives
Join one of the advocacy groups!
There is power in numbers so, in concert, your voices are powerful. Share your story and take action with us to build a healthier, safer future for all children. Email Ilina Ewen and let her know which focus area you want to support.
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