How to Become Dr. Public Policy S H I F T I N G Y O U R I M P A C T F R O M T H E I N D I V I D U A L T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y A l e c i a S a n c h e z, P o l i c y D i r e c t o r C a l i f o r n i a C e n t e r f o r P u b l i c H e a l t h A d v o c a c y
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Observations from a decade around Sacramento as: A Legislative Aide A Lobbyist for Children s Issues A Lobbyist for Public Health
A Powerful Voice Hints from Clinical Practice Brief physician advice significantly increases long-term smoking abstinence rates. Private physicians engagement had important influence on adherence behavior patients requiring antibiotic treatment following anthrax exposure. Sources: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Treating tobacco and dependence: 2008 update, 2008 May. Stein, Bradley D., Terri L. Tanielian, Gery W. Ryan, Hilary J. Rhodes, Shalanda D. Young, and Janice C. Blanchard, A Bitter Pill to Swallow: Nonadherence with Prophylactic Antibiotics During the Anthrax Attacks and the Role of Private Physicians, Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2004, pp. 175-185.
Medicine focuses on individuals
Public Policy Impact.
The power of your voice is transferable.
Some real life examples But testimony from Dr. Jon Grief of the American Cancer Society showed that early breast cancer detection has an enormous financial benefit to our public health system and these cuts will lead to substantially higher state costs Source: http://californiabudget.blogspot.com/2010/02/sacrificing-women-first.html
Proposition 86 (2006) Tobacco Tax American Academy of Pediatrics, California District California Academy of Family Physicians California Association for Nurse Practitioners California Association of Physician Groups California Chiropractic Association California Medical Association California Physicians Alliance California School Nurses Organization California Thoracic Society Health Officers Association of California Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Directors Association San Diego County Medical Society San Francisco Medical Society San Francisco Paramedic Association Tulare County Medical Society
Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association Association of California Neurologists California Association of Neurological Surgeons Capital Medical Society Golden State Medical Association Los Angeles County Medical Association Monterey County Medical Society Santa Clara County Medical Association Solano Regional Medical Group
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The Time Investment Continuum Sending an e- mail to a policymaker Writing a letter to the editor Providing input into policy development Following Dr. Pan s footsteps to elected office A few minutes Taking half a day to testify at a hearing Get appointed to a board or commission Running a policy campaign Months/Years
But how? Relationships Relationships Relationships Relationships Relationships Relationships
A few minutes here and there Sign up for e-mails that will help you engage in policy efforts on your issue. TAKE ACTION WHEN ASKED. Give money to an initiative or candidate that will move your issue forward. Track media reports on an issue and make comments.
A Weekend or An Afternoon Walk precincts for an issue or candidate. Phone bank Testify at a hearing on an issue. Attend an in-district meeting with policymakers.
California Health Benefit Exchange Days and Days
Longer Term Strategy Build relationships with your elected officials.
Writing a Letter to Editor
In Our Backyard In California, 41% of children ages 2 to 11 and 62% of teens drink soda daily. One third of children are overweight or obese.
Tips for Your Comment/LTE Concise 150 words or less for print. Make your profession clear. Cover one fact related to health impacts. Cover personal observation.
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