AWHP works to advance its policy priorities by leading and supporting advocacy efforts and legislation that promote preventive health.
Latest AWHP-Led Efforts
April 2025 ACIP Meeting Comments
April 11, 2025 - CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
AWHP submitted comments to the CDC’s ACIP expressing its belief in the Committee’s role in upholding transparency and scientific rigor, providing the public with the latest high-
quality data on safety and effectiveness for both recommended vaccines and new vaccines in development.
AWHP Letters to Florida State Senate and House Members in Support of Medicaid Coverage of Comprehensive Obesity Care
March 14, 2025 - Florida State Senate
AWHP sent letters to the Florida State Senate and House urging members to prioritize expanding Medicaid coverage for the full range of evidence-based, comprehensive obesity care options, including medications, for Florida residents living with obesity by supporting SB 648 and HB 713.
AWHP Letter on Obesity Care to Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus
March 12, 2025 - Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus
AWHP respectfully urged the Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus to prioritize supporting efforts to expand Medicaid coverage for the full range of evidence-based, comprehensive obesity care options, including medications, for Connecticut residents living with obesity.
Latest Legislative Comments
Statement of Support for the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act
May 30, 2024
Statement of Support for the Uterine Fibroids Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (UFIGHT) Act
April 24, 2024
Statement of Endorsement for Resolution on Treating Obesity as a Disease Ahead of World Obesity Day
March 1, 2024
Sign-On and Stakeholder Letters
Prioritizing Headache Disorders as a Children’s Health Issue
April 10, 2025 - Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy
Prioritizing Patient Engagement
March 18, 2025 - Cancer Support Community
Supporting the Prevention and Public Health Fund
February 26, 2025 - Trust for America's Health