Recently, ACSM along with the support of multiple
organizations, sent a letter to President Obama advocating the use of
physical activity as a means of health promotion. Here you can find the letter, the press release
that followed, and the list of supporting organizations. If you would
like to support the ACSM's Activity and Health Policy Network, please
e-mail your contact and organization information to policy@acsm.org.
Documents for Download
Executive Summary From
Original ACSM Scientific Roundtable
This event brought together a roundtable of national leaders dedicated
to improving the public's health. The summary "focuses on the
powerful potential of lifestyle and behavior changes, stimulated and
supported by policy measures." The 'Call to
Action' focused on six key steps that would move policy iniatives
into changing the future landscape of improving health and health care
in the United States.
ACSM's Activity & Health
Policy Network News
Policy Resources
The
Library of Congress
California Center for Public Health
Advocacy
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
The Commonwealth Fund
National Public Health Week
P.R. Newswire Public Interest
Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation
Society for Women's Health
Research
Strategic Alliance
Washington Watch Enact Local Policy
Database
State and U.S. Territory Policy
Resources
State Legislators
Who represents your local community and
state in Congress? Click here to find your state Representative
and Senators.
Contact Information
Please refer back to this site
(www.acsm.org/policynet) for
updated information regarding federal, state and local
legislation. Should you have any questions or comments please
contact ACSM at policy@acsm.org.
 Advocacy
Program
This program is developed to support a
healthier, more fit America by calling for appropriate policies in
schools, communities and states.
An advocacy message from the
Health & Science Policy Committee
Sure you may be physically
active, but are you politically active in the Key Contacts
Network? Join your
colleagues and communicate health policy initiatives in your area
that support ACSM's strategic priorities.
ACSM members can have a
powerful voice in the policy dialogue and involvement takes very little
time, but can make a big difference.
Simply click here and scroll to the bottom under
the "Stay Informed" column to sign up to receive Action Alerts.
Action Alerts will be e-mailed to you about important legislative issues
that you can pass along to your respective Senators and
Representative.
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