Advocacy
Definition: public support for, or recommendation of, a particular cause or policy.
Advocating is one of the most effective ways of getting your voice heard, but figuring out how can be kind of tricky.
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Our Advocacy
The Delaware Academy of Medicine / Delaware Public Health Association advocates for public health in all its many forms. Our history of advocacy includes:
| Partner | Project | Goal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Chapter of the American Heart Association | House Bill 79 | Ensuring beverages like water, milk, and 100% juice are the default options offered with children's menus in the City of Wilmington. | Written into Delaware Law, 7/17/2019 |
| Delaware Chapter of the American Heart Association and Delaware Chapter of the American Lung Association | Tobacco 21 | A bill increasing the legal age to buy tobacco products in Delaware to 21. | Written into Delaware Law, 4/17/2019 |
| Delaware Chapter of the American Planning Association | Plan4Health | Incorporating health into the comprehensive plans for Kent County and Dover. | Complete! |
| Delaware Division of Public Health | Immunization Coalition | Increase immunization coverage in Delaware | Ongoing! |
| Environmental Advocates | House Bill 309 House bill 456 | HB 309: prohibits vaping indoors HB 456: prohibits lead paint on outdoor structures | Clean Indoor Air Act Updated Written into Delaware Law, 8/29/2018 |
| Working Families | House Bill 17 | Paid Sick Leave | Passed the House Labor Committee |
| Community Health Workers | Supporting legislation for registration and sustainable funding for CHWs. | Ongoing, sustainable funding of CHWs via Medicaid reimbursement. | Ongoing |
| ChristianaCare | Opposing Senate Bill 273 | SB 273: Legalizes the sale and distribution of raw milk and products derived from raw milk. | Bill passed. Currently with the House. |