PRHA's flagship publication, Status Check VI provides an update on Pennsylvania rural health care. The document raises awareness on the issues impacting the delivery of health care services in rural areas of the state, including rural emergency services, the rural elderly, migrant farm worker health needs, oral health issues, telehealth services, behavioral health, and more. The document is tailored to inform discussions among those who can make a difference in the health of, and health care for, rural residents. Status Check VI is a collaborative effort by representatives from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock University, and The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health.
Making Your Point!
Nuances in Name and Action
What is Advocacy?
Advocacy is used to help Congress, the executive branch, and other stakeholders to understand a particular issue with a focus on education and/or public recommendation.
What is Lobbying?
In politics, lobbying, persuasion or interest representation is the act of lawfully attempting to influence the actions, policies or decisions of government officials, most often legislators
or members of regulatory agencies.
Advocacy | Lobbying |
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Raisingyour voice (but not shouting)! | Attempting to influence specific legislation |
Art of educating in favor of a cause, idea or policy | Communication with a policy maker that takes a position on specific, pending legislation |
There is no limit on non-lobbying advocacy | Lobbying may be limited by funding, state and/or federal rules, profit/non-profit status or other restrictions |
The Three Golden Rules of Advocacy
Advocacy | Lobbying |
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Raisingyour voice (but not shouting)! | Attempting to influence specific legislation |
Art of educating in favor of a cause, idea or policy | Communication with a policy maker that takes a position on specific, pending legislation |
There is no limit on non-lobbying advocacy | Lobbying may be limited by funding, state and/or federal rules, profit/non-profit status or other restrictions |
The Three Golden Rules of Advocacy
Advocacy | Lobbying |
---|---|
Raisingyour voice (but not shouting)! | Attempting to influence specific legislation |
Art of educating in favor of a cause, idea or policy | Communication with a policy maker that takes a position on specific, pending legislation |
There is no limit on non-lobbying advocacy | Lobbying may be limited by funding, state and/or federal rules, profit/non-profit status or other restrictions |
The Three Golden Rules of Advocacy
From your local city council to your legislators in Washington, meeting with your elected officials about issues important to you and your community is a lot easier than most people think.
Request A Meeting
•Make the request in writing and follow up with a call to the Appointment Secretary/Scheduler.
•Suggest specific times and dates for the meeting.
•Let them know what issue(s) and legislation you wish to discuss.
•Find out the elected official’s committee assignments and their areas of interest/focus.
•Make sure they know that you are a constituent.
Most Common Meeting Locations
Prepare for the Meeting
During the Meeting
After the Meeting