Other Resources

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Educate yourself about healthcare terminology, find resources to help you “walk the talk” of public health and connect with other policymakers.

• The Campaign to End Obesity
  Through engagement with and education of policymakers, public awareness initiatives and collaborative programs between and among leading stakeholders, the Campaign to End Obesity will work to identify and facilitate the changes needed to battle obesity, perhaps the leading public health emergency facing our nation today.  Look here for information about how the stimulus package will impact public health.

• Colorado Health Institute's HealthWords
  The Colorado Health Institute has prepared HealthWords to help policymakers gain a better understanding of public health terminology.  

• Find Out Who Your Legislators Are
  A searchable database from the Colorado Medical Society.  

• Legislators Step to Health
  The “Legislators Step to Health Program” is a health and wellness program specific to the needs of Colorado Legislators in regard to their environment, nutrition, and physical activity level.  

• National Conference of State Legislators
  A bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues.