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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.


ImageAdvocacy 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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