California Food Policy Advcts

The California Association of Public Hospitals (CAPH) in Oakland, CA, is dedicated to advancing equity and improving public health care systems throughout the state. With a focus on value-based care, health equity, sustainable financing, and workforce wellbeing, CAPH advocates for policies that enhance the overall quality of care provided to communities. Through collaborative efforts and initiatives, CAPH aims to support its members in delivering high-quality health services while addressing key issues such as advocacy, state and federal policy, and workforce challenges. Their annual conference serves as a platform to share knowledge and recognize the contributions of quality leaders in the public health sector. Generated from the website

ANR is a member-supported organization. Members receive copies of our newsletter, ANR UPDATE ; Action Alerts regarding smokefree issues in their area or of national interest ; discounts on materials ; and member-priority assistance when they request help from our staff to enact, implement, or protect smokefree laws. If you are interested in becoming a member, you can join online using your credit card via our secure system ; or call 510-841-3032 to join by phone. You may also request that membership information be sent to your mailing address. "The first national organization to focus on the need for a local clean indoor air policy was ANR, which is still the recognized leader in the field. ANR has supported local efforts in a number of ways: providing technical assistance, training, and strategic guidance to local coalitions ; keeping them informed of the latest policy trends and opposition tactics ; linking a coalition with local coalitions in other parts of the country that were encountering similar experiences ; developing 'best practices' guidelines ( ANR 2002 ) ; and disseminating model ordinances. ANR maintains a database of local ordinances and their provisions in order to track progress in eliminating unintended loopholes and addressing legal issues." ( U.S. Surgeon General's Report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke, Chapter 10, page 580, June 2006 ). Our sister organization, the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation ( ANR Foundation ), is a non-lobbying, educational nonprofit organization ( 501 ( c ), which creates comprehensive programs for youth of all ages on issues of smoking prevention, the benefits of smokefree air, and the right to breathe smokefree air. It provides educational resources for schools, health departments, medical organizations, and others interested in the issues surrounding smoking and secondhand smoke. Our goals are to raise a smokefree generation that rejects tobacco use and tobacco industry manipulation and interference tactics, and to educate the community about the health effects of secondhand smoke and the benefits of smokefree environments. We provide educational materials and training seminars for youth and adults to aid in the quest for a smokefree environment. The ANR Foundation is the only national repository of local tobacco-related ordinances and regulations in the United States. Our U.S. Tobacco Control Laws

Emerge America is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, CA, dedicated to empowering and training women to run for political office. Through their signature programs, boot camps, and regional training, they provide aspiring female leaders with the skills and support needed to succeed in the political arena. With a focus on building a diverse and inclusive political landscape, Emerge America has helped numerous alumnae secure positions in office, contributing to the advancement of women's representation in government. Their impactful work extends beyond California, as they actively engage with states across the country to bring their training programs to aspiring women leaders nationwide.Generated from the website