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Public and Community Health

Community Health and Prevention

We advocate on a diverse array of issues that affect our communities, from firearm violence to substance use disorder, from environmental policy to homelessness, from nutrition to mental health to infrastructure funding. All the while, we are ready to respond to emerging threats, such as in our work on COVID response and recovery, and fight for long term change long-term funding for our public health and medical research institutions and through our support of the health workforce.

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Gun Violence Prevention |Public Health Outreach | Substance Use Disorder

Gun Violence Prevention

Gun Violence Prevention

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Gun Violence Prevention strives to create a safer and healthier community by reducing the incidence of gun violence and its impact on individuals, families, and society as a whole.

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COVID Committee

Public Health Outreach

Public Health Outreach seeks to create a more resilient and prepared society, capable of effectively responding to current and future public health emergencies by safeguarding and strengthening our public health infrastructure.
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Substance Abuse

Substance Use Disorder

The Substance Use Disorder subcommittee aims to provide education and expertise on substance abuse and its effects on public health and the individual, while also advocating for policies and initiatives aimed at reducing its prevalence and negative impact.
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Chair and Vice Chair

Halleh Akbarnia, MD

Chair

Alyssa Lambrecht

Vice Chair

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