Shelley Hearne, DrPH: Engaging in Public Health Advocacy

For this month's episode, Matt speaks to Shelley Hearne, DrPH, the Deans Sommer and Klag Professor of the Practice in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Director of the Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy. Shelley shares why it's critically important for public health professionals to engage in policy-making right now, and simple ways you can make your voice heard and serve as a resource for policymakers.Check out the recent book that Shelley co-authored, Policy Engagement - a field guide for public health practitioners, from government workers to nonprofit leaders, on engaging with policymakers to create a healthier, more equitable world.*This Healthy Maine Talks episode is supported by the New England Public Health Training Center*