Leveraging the combined expertise and resources of its members to eliminate cancer as a major public health problem at the earliest possible time.

Advocating for legislation that will accelerate the growth of federal appropriations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Supporting a funding level for the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that enables it to carry out its mission to protect and promote good health and to ensure that research findings are translated into effective state, local, and community programs.

Working in a nonpartisan fashion to ensure that health discretionary spending remains highly visible as Congress and the Administration set federal budget priorities.

Promoting public awareness and solutions for safe disposal of needles, syringes, and other sharps in the community.

Working to assure that all children and youth receive comprehensive sexuality education.

Working to drive improvement in the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare through information and information technology. 

Supporting the programs at HRSA designed to ensure Americans’ access to health services.

Supporting maternal and child health at the national level and advocating for continued funding of the Title V block grant.

Advocating for adequate and continued support for the health professions and nursing education programs authorized under Titles VII and VIII of the Public Health Service Act.

A unique consortium of national medical, nursing, public health, healthcare, research, and public interest organizations working to promote adolescent health status.

Engaging in concerted federal advocacy on national public policy on HIV and AIDS.

A broad-based coalition of national organizations dedicated to violent death prevention by advocating for the full implementation of the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).

A coalition of more than 60 groups working with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to achieve policy change at the federal level.

Working for strong, increased investment in the budgets of the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Supporting increased funding for the National Immunization Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention--known as “section 317” of the Public Health Service Act.