🟩Health Care Access & Public Health
A ranked guide to advocacy groups working to ensure affordable, accessible health care for all.
This list features influential advocacy organizations dedicated to improving health care access and public health in the United States.
Activists can explore these websites for valuable resources, policy updates, advocacy tools, and opportunities to get involved in initiatives that promote health equity and community well-being.
About These Advocacy Group Guides: I’ve created more than 60 issue advocacy guides to help people connect with effective organizations and take meaningful action. If you’re interested in other issues, you can explore them all here: Advocacy Groups by Issue.
American Public Health Association (APHA)
APHA champions public health issues and advocates for policies that promote health equity, disease prevention, and the improvement of public health systems.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC supports and advocates for community health centers that provide health services to underserved populations, emphasizing access to affordable care.
This organization advocates for affordable health care access for all Americans, focusing on issues such as Medicaid, health insurance, and health equity.
Health Care for America Now (HCAN)
HCAN is a grassroots organization that advocates for affordable health care, focusing on policy changes to improve access and affordability.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
KFF is a nonprofit organization that provides information on health issues, conducts research, and advocates for policies to improve health care access and affordability.
National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
NHeLP advocates for access to quality health care for low-income and underserved individuals, focusing on legal and policy issues related to health care rights.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
ACS CAN works to influence public policy to improve cancer prevention, access to care, and research funding, advocating for patients and survivors.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI advocates for mental health awareness and policy change to improve access to mental health care and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI)
PHAI focuses on legal and policy advocacy for public health issues, including tobacco control, nutrition, and health promotion strategies to protect communities.
Trust for America's Health (TFAH)
TFAH advocates for disease prevention, public health funding, and health security measures, promoting policies that strengthen public health systems.
Health Care and Public Health Issues for Activists
Access to Care: Ensuring that everyone can receive necessary medical treatment and services.
Health Equity: Addressing disparities in health care access and outcomes among different population groups.
Affordable Care: Advocating for policies that reduce health care costs and improve insurance coverage options.
Mental Health Services: Promoting better access to mental health care and reducing stigma associated with mental illness.
Preventive Health Services: Encouraging policies and programs that support preventive care and health education.
Nutrition and Food Security: Advocating for access to healthy food options and nutrition education to combat food deserts.
Tobacco Control: Supporting regulations aimed at reducing tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Chronic Disease Management: Focusing on policies and programs that improve the management and prevention of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
Public Health Funding: Advocating for sustained funding for public health initiatives and programs.
Vaccination and Immunization: Promoting public awareness and access to vaccines to prevent disease outbreaks.
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