Each August, we celebrate #CivicHealth Month nationally to highlight the relationship between #healthcare, #healthy #communities, and #civicparticipation.  🎧 Listen to #WhenWeAllVote: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/112…"podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/112… Jeanne Ayers Healthy Democracy Healthy People Initiative

Extremely proud of Jeanne Ayers, Gnora and the Healthy Democracy Healthy People Initiative team and for this awesome piece in Health Affairs on the connection between voting and health. So right and so timely. healthaffairs.org/content/forefr…

Powerful words from Jeanne Ayers, founder of Healthy Democracy Healthy People Initiative. More voters = better health outcomes.

With today’s passage of Secure Automatic Voter Registration (SAVR), CA is taking a critical step not only towards a more inclusive, representative democracy, but to a more secure, efficient, & effective AVR system. Our full statement here: responsivegov.org/california-sen…

As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or don’t know if they are registered. Be part of the solution and get your community #VoteReady today: vote.health/WWV #CivicHealthMonth

The link between voting and health is clear. And it’s time to act — find out ways we can all help increase voter turnout and support the health of our democracy, from Health Affairs: bit.ly/3T6I8Vt

Congrats to our partners at Healthy Democracy, Healthy People with this new article. Jeanne Ayers & Gnora Mahs examine what research & historical analysis tells us about how voting & health are intertwined. Let's make health history and vote in November!healthaffairs.org/content/forefr…

Firearm injury is the leading cause of death for children in the US and we do not have the data we need to address this devastating public health problem. That's the topic of my new essay out today in AJPH. Available here: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJ…

"I find it very, very hopeful that we live in a democracy, not everybody does! It is an incredible tool and an incredible opportunity that we can make ours if we show up and we engage." bu.edu/sph/conversati…

Horrifying but it's actually happening!

We passed the Minnesota Voting Rights Act because every voter, regardless of what we look like or where we come from, deserves the freedom to vote without voter suppression or discrimination. Here is what this legislation means for you:

'Voting is arguably the most important aspect of the political determinants of health.' Healthcare professions can play a role Vot-ER Learn more at Vote-ER.org #Vote #DemocracyIsOnTheBallot

Join Healthy Democracy Healthy People Initiative, Texas SOPHE, and NASW Texas on #NVRD2024, Sep 17th at 12pm CT, for a virtual session "Promoting Healthy Communities Through Civic And Voter Participation." Register here: txsophe.org/event-5709567

We’re in the final 48 hours before #NationalVoterRegistrationDay but the coalition of Partners prepping to get America #VoteReady on 9/17 can always use one more! Sign up today & see just how easy we make it for our Partners to register some voters! bit.ly/VoteReady2024

Celebrate #NationalVoterRegistrationDay with us by joining Join Healthy Democracy Healthy People Initiative, Texas SOPHE, and NASW Texas at 12pm CT, for a virtual session "Promoting Healthy Communities Through Civic And Voter Participation." Register here: txsophe.org/event-5709567

Join County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, PublicHealthAwakened, and Healthy Democracy Healthy People Initiative this afternoon as we discuss the power of personal storytelling and celebrate #NVRD2024! countyhealthrankings.org/findings-and-i…

Celebrate democracy in America by making sure you are registered to vote! Voting is an important way to ensure your voice is heard on issues that affect your health. vote.health/WWV has all the resources you need to be #VoteReady in your state! #HealthyVoting

I'm honored to be the opening keynote speaker for the SOPHE 26th Annual Advocacy Summit! Come join me in DC on October 18th!

"...your vote matters in so many ways for the health of your community." Read the full blog post from the Network for Public Health Law to learn more! networkforphl.org/news-insights/…

Pediatricians are guiding adults in recognizing voting as a right and responsibility. 🩺 Read more here: medpagetoday.com/opinion/second… VoteForHealth #RightToVote #VotER #MedPage #HealthcareForDemocracy #MedPageToday Alister Martin Aliya Bhatia Daniel E. Dawes MedPage Today