NALBOH Positions

Current Positions, Letters, Briefs, and Resolutions

NALBOH seeks to raise awareness of local boards of health among policy makers at all levels, and to increase the influence of boards of health among policymakers and others at the national level.

Public Health Advocacy

Health Care Reform (pdf)

October 2009

Supporting a Commitment to Prioritize Public Health (pdf)

August 2007

Vision for a Healthier America Platform (pdf)

July 2007

Public Health Funding

House FY 08 Labor-HHS-Ed. Appropriations Bill (pdf)

July 2007

302b Allocation to Chairmen Byrd and Obey (pdf)

May 2007

Letter to Congress on Budget Function 550 (pdf)

February 2007

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To get involved in NALBOH’s public health advocacy work or to learn more about advocacy at the local level, contact Tricia Valasek.

Page updated 9/08/2010.