Advocacy

What is Advocacy?

Simply put, advocacy is the act of asking for, recommending, or supporting a cause. Advocacy depends on good relationships with decision-makers in the legislature. Building a relationship with your legislators is the first step towards effective advocacy.

How Do I Get Involved?

AZPHA is committed to improving the health of every Arizonan through education, advocacy, and workforce development. Please join us as we engage our members, partners, policymakers, and the public to bring strong public health policies to the forefront and improve the lives of all Arizona.

2011 AzPHA Legislative Report

Take a moment to review our most recent AzPHA legislative report that details our advocacy efforts in the 2011 legislative session. This reports lists our successes and ongoing challenges. Read more.

Our legislative priorities include:

Supporting and protecting public health budgets and infrastructure to meet the needs of Arizona's growing population.
Supporting Access to Health Care (including universal access).
Supporting and protecting healthy environments, including

Safe Water
Clean Air
Urban Planning
Tobacco-free Lifestyles.

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