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ad·vo·cate
-verb
- to speak or write in favor or; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly
-noun
- a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc.
- a person who pleads for or in behalf of another; intercessor.
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ADVOCATE for Health Education
A crucial part of fulfilling our mission to make health education broadly accessible, up-to-date, effective, and sustainable is to inform policy makers about the importance and impact of health education. The 2007 Advocacy Committee has determined the following goals:
- Increase NAHEC’s organizational capacity, stature and impact by pursuing Congressionally-appropriated funding for model Member-run programs and identifying other opportunities to facilitate federal support for NAHEC and its members.
- Build relationships with current and prospective Congressional patrons who can serve as NAHEC champions
- Demonstrate value of overall advocacy efforts to NAHEC members through enhanced communication and education initiatives.
- Further establish NAHEC as a respected participant in the health education advocacy arena through involvement in discussion and activities related to key policy issues and developing opportunities facing NAHEC members and the larger community.
How can you get involved?
Consider joining us on our Day on the Hill and contact your Member of Congress.
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