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Advocating for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Mehul Dalal, MD, MSc, MHS, NACDD Past President and Chronic Disease Director, Connecticut Department of Public Health, giving congressional testimony (March, 2017)
Whether it’s on the local, statewide, and/or national level, the NACDD Government Affairs Forum (formerly “NACDD Legislative and Policy Committee”) works, in consultation with Cornerstone Government Affairs, to educate and engage policymakers in the delivery of preventive health services, best practices, and solutions that can be accomplished for the bene t of every American.
Government Affairs Calls
You can get up-to-date information on the status of NACDD advocacy efforts and current policy news from Washington, D.C., by joining in on monthly Government Affairs Forum calls on the third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m., ET.
Policy Resource Library
NACDD has compiled several resources in one place that help keep you up to date on chronic disease policy issues at the state level.
Appropriations Fact Sheets
Each year, NACDD creates appropriations fact sheets to support effective advocacy for chronic disease focus area resources, available at http://www.chronicdisease. org/?page=Appropriations_fs.
State and Community Success Stories
NACDD hosts a database of public health success stories from state and territorial department work in chronic disease prevention and control.These case studies are shared with legislator, parnters, and national advocates. Submissions are welcome through a simple form at publichealthsuccess.org.
Did you know? 86% of our Members believe NACDD is an authoritative voice in political and public health issues. (2017 Member Satsifaction Survey)