The mission of the IGR-PHA office is to promote a strong, effective advocacy voice and presence for public health policy at all levels of government, and to accomplish BPHC strategies for good health and health equity through laws and regulations. We believe that staff, clients, and community members should have the skills and opportunities to participate meaningfully in the policymaking process and work for policy changes that benefit the health of residents, especially the most vulnerable.
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WHAT WE DO |
- Track information on heath policy and major priority issues
Advocate to improve public health through laws, regulations and public budgets at the state and federal level
Support programs to develop policy priorities and advocate for them
Provide training and support for staff, clients/constituents, and community partners to develop advocacy skills to speak up for issues they care about
Coordinate Voting for Health, to educate and mobilize voters to support neighborhood health
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LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES |
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Priority State Legislation for the 2009-2010 Session
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ADVOCACY TIPS CONTENT |
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VOTING FOR HEALTH |
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The Commission has a strong commitment to supporting the involvement of all Boston residents in shaping policies that affect their lives. During important election seasons, our non-partisan Voting for Health initiative aims to increase voter awareness and turnout among staff, clients, and other city residents.
This initiative is not currently active.
See the Outreach Guide from our Voting for Health 2008 season.
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