NHPHA Policy Priorities 2021

NHPHA is excited to share our policy priorities for the 2021 legislative session and beyond. This strong policy agenda is rooted in equity and addresses the social determinants of health in four focused areas: Prevention and Access to Health Care; a Strong Public Health Infrastructure; Financial Security; and Food Security. Please visit our advocacy page for more information. Should you want to join in our advocacy efforts please contact Annika Stanley-Smith at [email protected] or Joan Ascheim at [email protected].

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The COVID-19 situation is a rapidly evolving one. The best thing we can do is stay informed of the facts. We are providing links to the CDC and the New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services, which can provide the most up-to-date information for the country and the state.

About NHPHA

The New Hampshire Public Health Association (NHPHA) is a member-driven organization that champions public health policy and practice, enriches the workforce, and inspires leaders to improve the public’s health.

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Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles; researching diseases and injury prevention; and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases and other public health threats.  

Our Strategic Priorities

NHPHA carries out its work using the following three strategies:

  1. Strengthen the workforce through professional development: We offer training opportunities, student intern stipends, and a public health mentor program.
  2. Develop and implement strategic communications to inspire a public health movement: We disseminate communications messages through a variety of media to keep members and the public updated on key public health issues.
  3. Champion public health policy and advocacy: We develop and advocate on priority public health policy areas of concern to our members and the public.

The Benefits of Membership

  • Advocacy at the NH legislature on issues of concern to public health partners and people of NH
  • Timely messaging on priority public health bills before the NH legislature
  • Communication on key public health events, emerging topics, and job postings, including yours
  • Networking with peers at educational and social events
  • Educational offerings both live and via webinar
  • Access to student intern stipends
  • Opportunity to participate in our public health mentor program
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What About Workforce?

The NHPHA workforce development program engages and educates professionals on emerging public health issues. We aim to be the go-to organization that brings together public health practitioners for networking and collaborative learning and offer a comprehensive range of educational activities for early-career and seasoned professionals. Click below to learn more.  

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Public Health Policy and Advocacy

Since its inception in 1990, NHPHA has striven to be a trusted, unbiased, consistent advocate to advance sound public health policy and practices. We base our advocacy work on evolving trends, scientific evidence, and accurate data. To learn more about our current policy priorities, click the link below.

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