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Advocating for Children's Health at the State Level
Lessons Learned
Mary E. Aitken, MD, MPH;
Leigh Ann Rowlands, MPA;
J. Gary Wheeler, MD
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2001;155:877-880.
This article documents the successful creation and promotion of a bill
to fund a nurse home visitation program for high-risk mothers in Arkansas.
It illustrates several key factors in successful advocacy by pediatricians
working in an academic setting: a realistic time commitment; a community needs
assessment, data assimilation, and review of existing resources; the identification
and incorporation of stakeholders; a narrow focus on the area of greatest
need; the backing of political partners; and favorable opportunities to advance
child health issues.
From the Center for Health Promotion, Department of Pediatrics, University
of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock.
Corresponding author and reprints: Mary E. Aitken, MD, MPH, Center
for Health Promotion, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall St, Little Rock,
AR 72202.
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN CITED BY OTHER ARTICLES
Pediatric Advocacy: More Lessons
Aitken et al.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2001;155:1390-1390.
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