NALBOH Activities

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.

 

NALBOH is a member of a number of coalitions which seek to join forces for improved public health policy. NALBOH has also joined in several amicus briefs to the Supreme Court on cases with implications for local health power and authority.

 

Coalitions

 

Campaign for Public Health

CDC Coalition

Coalition for Health Funding

Friends of AHRQ

Friends of HRSA

Partners for Effective Tobacco Policy

 

Letters

 

Environmental Health

Inclusion of CDC on Dept of Interior Commission on Climate Change

Raw Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act (HR 2452)

 

Public Health Advocacy

Supporting a Commitment to Prioritize Public Health

Vision for a Healthier America Platform

 

Public Health Funding

House FY 08 Labor-HHS-Ed. Appropriations Bill

302b Allocation to Chairmen Byrd and Obey

Letter to Congress on Budget Function 550

 

Amicus Briefs

 

Beachfront Entertainment v. Town of Sullivan's Island, SC

San Francisco Menu Labeling