This year’s American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Minneapolis is a timely event: public health professionals and partners from across the country will gather October 27–30 to share ideas and solutions for rebuilding trust in public health and science at a time when public health is underfunded and politically polarized.
ChangeLab Solutions CEO Sarah de Guia and senior attorney Sara Bartel are looking forward to their sessions, which span from equitable advocacy to the role of law and the courts in improving public health. See their schedule below; we hope you’ll come by and connect with them!
Advocacy in the Current Political Climate (3112)
Monday, 10/28, 10:30am–12pm CT
Presenter: Sarah de Guia
Whether you are a new or seasoned changemaker, join us to learn more about the difference between lobbying and advocacy. The presentation will address common advocacy and lobbying restrictions for employees in nonprofit organizations and government agencies. We will also explore activities that public health advocates can participate in regardless of their employer or profession.
Your Voice Matters: Building a Healthier Future Through Equitable Advocacy (4103)
Tuesday, 10/29, 10:30am–12pm CT
Presenter: Sara Bartel
Transform your passion for public health into real-world impact, and advance health equity. Join us to discover how advocacy can be a powerful tool for change. Learn practical strategies, hear inspiring stories, and leave equipped with actionable steps you can take to improve our public health system. Whether you're new to advocacy or seeking to expand your influence, this session will empower you to make a difference.
Champion Conversation VIII: The Role of Law and the Courts on Improving the Health of the Public (4220)
Tuesday, 10/29, 2:30–4pm CT
Moderator: Sarah de Guia
Over the past few years, several legal decisions have greatly affected public health. This session will discuss the impact of these judicial decisions and how they are interpreted and implemented in courts and legislatures around the country. Additional topics will include recent federal opinions from the US Supreme Court and key state legal decisions; maternal and reproductive health; the authority to act to protect public health; and affirmative action.
Advancing Health Equity Through Law, Policy, and Community Centered Practices: Understanding the Health Justice Framework (4232)
Tuesday, 10/29, 2:45–3pm CT
Presenter: Sara Bartel
Laws and policies have perpetuated racism, discrimination, and segregation throughout our nation’s history, yet they are essential to undoing harm and are frequently targeted by social justice movements for transformation. Dismantling discriminatory laws and policies is a powerful tool to improve health equity, and public health practitioners have an opportunity to become more deeply integrated into community-driven movements to advance these structural solutions.
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