Policy Resource Hub
This Policy Resource Hub is a searchable database of public health policy resources, toolkits, and articles focused at the local, state and national levels. This list was compiled by a collective group of experts public health policy and only include trusted and credible sources.
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Coalitions and Advocacy Groups - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
5/5/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Effective Action for Policy Strategy - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
5/19/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Policy News & Current Events, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Rules and Regulations, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Communications for Public Health Policy - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
6/2/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Public Health Policy at the Intersection of School Policy - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
2/13/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Relationship Building, Policy News & Current Events, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Rules and Regulations, Budget, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation
The Engagement Playbook: Building Strong Relationships with Policymakers - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
3/13/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Rules and Regulations, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Strengthening the Public Health System & Workforce Through Policy - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
4/10/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Policy News & Current Events, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Advocacy, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation
Mental Health Policy in Practice: Access, Coverage, and Crisis Response - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
5/8/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Rules and Regulations, Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Policy Forum Presentations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation
From Engagement to Influence: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What’s Next - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
7/10/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Rules and Regulations, Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Advocacy Tips
Association of Academic Physiatrist
PUBLICATION DATE:
6/29/24
Advocacy tips from the Association of Academic Physiatrist
RESOURCE TYPE:
Toolkits & Templates, Article, General Government Resources
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Guide to Effectively Educating State and Policy Makers
Society for Public Health Education
PUBLICATION DATE:
N/A
Guide to Effectively Educating State and Policy Makers from the Society for Public Health Education
RESOURCE TYPE:
Toolkits & Templates, Training Tools, General Assembly Resources, General Government Resources
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
NACCHO – Policy and Advocacy Resources
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
PUBLICATION DATE:
N/A
Policy and advocacy resources page on the NACCHO website
RESOURCE TYPE:
Toolkits & Templates, General Assembly Resources, General Government Resources, Downloadable Resource
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process
APHN – Public Health Policy Advocacy Guidebook & Toolkit
Association of Public Health Nurses (APHN)
PUBLICATION DATE:
2021
Advocacy toolkit provided by the Association of Public Health Nurses
RESOURCE TYPE:
Toolkits & Templates, Training Tools, General Assembly Resources, Downloadable Resource
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
PHERN (Community Commons) – Advocating for Public Health Learning Series
Public Health and Equity Resource Navigator (PHERN)
PUBLICATION DATE:
N/A
Advocacy toolkit provided by the Public Health and Equity Resource Navigator (PHERN)
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Toolkits & Templates, Training Tools, General Assembly Resources
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Policy Essentials - 2025 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
9/23/25
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides, Training Tools
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Rules and Regulations, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Coalitions and Advocacy Groups - 2025 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
11/4/25
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides, Training Tools
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation
Effective Action for Policy Strategy - 2025 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
5/19/25
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides, Training Tools
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Policy News & Current Events, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Rules and Regulations, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Communications for Public Health Policy - 2025 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
12/2/25
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides, Training Tools
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Legislative Process
Policy Essentials - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
3/24/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Rules and Regulations, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Relationship Building with Policymakers - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
4/7/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Leading in Public Health Policy & Policy Analysis - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation
Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series
PUBLICATION DATE:
4/21/26
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
NC Public Health’s Government and General Statutes - Chapter 130 A of the NC General Statute
North Carolina Legislation
PUBLICATION DATE:
1983
Legislation outlining public health statutes in North Carolina
RESOURCE TYPE:
General Assembly Resources
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Rules and Regulations, Policy Development and Implementation
Episode 11: Inside Healthy Opportunities: Voices from the Pilot, Questions for the Budget (Social Drivers of Health) Podcast Episode
NC Center for Health and Wellness (NCCHW) at UNC Asheville
PUBLICATION DATE:
6/12/25
Podcast playable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on the WNC Health Policy Initiative website.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Video / Podcast
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Relationship Building, Advocacy, Budget, Policy News & Current Events
CDC Data Project - CDC Public Health Investments in States and Local Communities
CDC Data Project
PUBLICATION DATE:
N/A
Most CDC money are grants that go out directly to help communities through health departments, universities, and nonprofits. Use this page to understand how the proposed budget cuts and reorganizations will affect funding to your state and local community.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Database, General Government Resources
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Budget, Policy News & Current Events
Carolina Public Health Magazine
Gillings School of Public Health at UNC - Chapel Hill
PUBLICATION DATE:
N/A
Carolina Public Health is the award-winning magazine of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. It contains features about the vital public health research, innovation and leadership produced by faculty, students and alumni of the Gillings School.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Article, News
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Policy News & Current Events
Building Relationships with Your Legislators
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS)
PUBLICATION DATE:
6/12/15
Document on how to build relationships with elected officials created by NACNS
RESOURCE TYPE:
Toolkits & Templates, General Assembly Resources, General Government Resources, Downloadable Resource
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Relationship Building, Advocacy, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation
Advocacy for Public Health, Policy Briefs and Advocacy
APHA (American Public Health Association)
PUBLICATION DATE:
N/A
The policy and advocacy page of the American Public Health Association's website
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Toolkits & Templates, News
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation
AHA – Tips from Health Care Leaders: Effectively Engage Legislators
American Hospital Association
PUBLICATION DATE:
4/16/24
Article from a Q& A, - " early engagement, hosting site visits, crafting tailored messages with specific asks, and being reciprocal are key elements to establishing effective relationships with legislator"
RESOURCE TYPE:
Article
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
How Health Officials Can Build Relationships with Members of Congress
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
PUBLICATION DATE:
9/6/22
Article with step by step instructions on how to build relationships with members of congress.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Article, General Government Resources, General Assembly Resources, Toolkits & Templates
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Local Public Health Governance - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
10/10/25
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Rules and Regulations, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation
Leaning in on Tobacco Policy: Working with the Tobacco 21 Coalition - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
11/14/25
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Policy News & Current Events, Policy Forum Presentations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation
NC Rules and Regulations: Lobbying - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
2025
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Rules and Regulations, Advocacy, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Tracking Legislation Flow Chart - General Assembly Order of Operations
NCIPH / JS Consulting
PUBLICATION DATE:
4/11/25
Flowchart outlining the process of how a bill becomes a law in Raleigh. Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Training Tools, Toolkits & Templates
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Rules and Regulations, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
Legislative Reporting Service - UNC
UNC - Chapel Hill
PUBLICATION DATE:
N/A
The Legislative Reporting Service website provides immediate access to the daily business of the North Carolina General Assembly. This robust online tool replaces the School’s traditional Daily Bulletin. Please visit this site daily while the North Carolina General Assembly is in session for up-to-the-minute information about legislation that will impact your organization.
RESOURCE TYPE:
General Assembly Resources, Database, Article
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Legislative Process
Understanding Policy Engagement as a State Employee in NC - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
May 9, 2025
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Rules and Regulations, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
‘Everything you need to know about NC Government’ Article
EdNC
PUBLICATION DATE:
2/5/25
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the North Carolina state government with everything you need to know if you want to understand (and participate in) the process of governance.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Article, News
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Rules and Regulations, Policy News & Current Events, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation
Building and Maintaining Relationships with Policy Makers - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
6/13/25
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Relationship Building, Advocacy, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Forum Presentations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation
Overview of Federal and State Budget
Negotiations - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
7/11/25
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Presentation Slides, Downloadable Resource
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
What can we do (and are we doing) about Current and Impending Budget Decisions? - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
8/8/25
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RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Rules and Regulations, Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Policy Forum Presentations, Legislative Process
Relationship Building: Part II - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation
Public Health Policy Forum
PUBLICATION DATE:
9/12/25
Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Advocacy, Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Rules and Regulations, Policy Forum Presentations, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process
NC Public Health Relationship-Building & Legislative Engagement Activity Toolkit
Compiled by NCIPH
PUBLICATION DATE:
2025 - 2026
This toolkit provides governmental public health staff with a practical, structured way to build confidence engaging with policymakers, without lobbying or advocacy. This toolkit includes step-by-step guidance, templates, talking points, and planning resources.
RESOURCE TYPE:
Downloadable Resource, Toolkits & Templates, Training Tools
RESOURCE TOPIC:
Relationship Building, Advocacy, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Development and Implementation, Legislative Process