Taking Action to Protect Public Health Authority
LEARNING SERIES
Using this toolkit
This three chapter learning series provides an overview of public health authority, describing current threats to and ways to advocate for public health authority. It aims to equip users with the knowledge and resources needed for effective advocacy.
Who is this for?
This toolkit is for anyone and everyone, with Take Action Guides for community residents, students and young people, and Affiliates alike. The learning series provides foundational information suitable for a variety of audiences, from experienced public health advocates, to those just beginning their advocacy journey.
What’s in this toolkit
The modules cover the basics of public health authority, unpack the challenges that public health authority faces today, and provide direction for advocates. The modules include illustrative examples, success stories, and further reading. Reflection questions are included at the end of each module to help you absorb the content and apply it to your work as a public health steward.
Chapters
CHAPTER 1
The Basics of Public Health Authority
CHAPTER 2
Public Health Authority
Under Threat
CHAPTER 3
Protecting Public Health Authority Through Advocacy
Take Action Guides
GUIDE FOR
State and Regional Affiliates
GUIDE FOR
Students and Young People
GUIDE FOR
Community Residents
Case Studies
ADVOCACY STORIES
The Triumphs and Trials of OPHA’s Advocacy Journey
ADVOCACY STORIES
Empowering Public Health: Washington State’s Journey to Equity and Advocacy
Check out more resources on PHERN
PORTAL
Protecting Public Health Authority and Advocacy Portal
TOOLKIT
Public Health Authority and Advocacy Toolkit
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