Public Health Advocacy: Lend Your Voice!

IPHA is the voice for public health in Iowa.  This website includes several advocacy tools and resources.  

Advocacy Statements of the Iowa Public Health Association

The following resources and tools are provided to help you advocate more effectively.

IPHA 2013 Policy Work

IPHA has created position statements on several public health issues for 2013.  The membership and the board of directors have elevated the following issues to priority status.

2013 IPHA Priorities

• Public Health in Iowa: We Can Do Better
• Reduce Obesity to Stem a Public Health Crisis
• Promote Oral Health

2013 IPHA Priorities Consolidated Booklet

• Create Iowa's Health Insurance Exchange to Assure Access
• Reduce Unintended Pregnancies through Family Planning Services
  
• Support Iowa's Maternal and Child Health Programs
• Support Child Care Nurse Consultants
• Protect Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs