{"id":7,"date":"2009-11-18T10:50:15","date_gmt":"2009-11-18T15:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freshstartcreative.com\/preview\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2023-08-08T19:21:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T23:21:05","slug":"advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Become Informed<\/h3>\n<p>The role of advocacy and public policy are critical in moving New Hampshire\u2019s oral health issues to the front line so that the people of New Hampshire are able to engage in and access an effective health system that includes integrated and comprehensive services. Staying informed on significant federal and state proposed policy related to oral health and its link to overall health, offers opportunities to partner with a variety of public and private stakeholders who share common concerns about the overall health of New Hampshire\u2019s citizens.<\/p>\n<h3>Policy Priorities<\/h3>\n<p>There is a clear need to build constituencies concerned and committed to improving New Hampshire&#8217;s oral health.<\/p>\n<p>Below are platform statements created by the NH Oral Health Coalition Public Policy Committee, and given by the Public Policy Director. Supporting and shaping public policy to recognize the importance of oral health care as part of overall health is critical to the well being of New Hampshire&#8217;s citizens.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/NHOHC-Overview-and-Priorities-2017-2018Approved-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coalition Overview and Policy Priorities 2017-2018<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/NHOHC-Work-Force-Development-Statement-Final-2012-2013-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Workforce Development<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/NHOHC-Fluoride-Statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fluoride<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/NHOHC-Fluoride-Varnish-Position-Statement-Feb-15-2012-2013-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fluoride Varnish<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Advocacy in Action<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Governors_Commendation_01-18-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1289 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Governors_Commendation_01-18-17-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Governors_Commendation_01-18-17\" width=\"308\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Governors_Commendation_01-18-17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Governors_Commendation_01-18-17-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Governors_Commendation_01-18-17-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/a>Later in the Executive Council Chamber, Governor Christopher Sununu honored the New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition with a Citation recognizing 15 years of service to the citizens of New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhoralhealth.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/NH_Oral_Health_Coalition_Citation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to view citation<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: larger;\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Become Informed The role of advocacy and public policy are critical in moving New Hampshire\u2019s oral health issues to the front line so that the people of New Hampshire are able to engage in and access an effective health system that includes integrated and comprehensive services. 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