Write a letter to a local, state, or federal representative advocating for a health-related policy or program.Provide strong justification for why this policy is essential and what you want the policy-maker to do.
Letter to Senator Tim Kaine about Abortion Rights in the United States
1. As we have learned, policy is one of the pillars of population health. Therefore, for this extra credit assignment, you will advocate a policy-maker to enact a specific policy you are interested in .
2. Write a letter to a local, state, or federal representative advocating for a health-related policy or program.
a. Be sure that the policy you are advocating the person for is something s/he has the ability to influence .
b. Provide strong justification for why this policy is essential and what you want the policy-maker to do.
c. Your letter should be thoughtful, persuasive, and based on convincing evidence from reputable and scholarly sources.