Registration for 2020 AHA Kentucky Advocacy Day Now Open!
Join the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, Kentucky Chapter, on February 13th as health advocates from across the Commonwealth gather at the Capitol to talk with lawmakers about steps we can take now to improve the health of Kentucky!
Who: Anyone is welcome. Register now (and invite others who might like to join you to register too).
When: February 13, 2020, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: State Capitol, 700 Capitol Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601, Room TBD
2020 Kentucky Advocacy Day Agenda
8:30-9:00: Breakfast/Registration in Annex
9-9:30 am: Issue Overview/Q&A
9:30 am-Approx 12:30 pm: Attend scheduled meetings with your lawmakers
What will we be talking about with your lawmakers?
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation
We will be talking with lawmakers about steps we can take to prevent tobacco and e-cigarette use, including:
- Tobacco 21: Raising the age of sale for tobacco and e-cigarettes to 21
- E-cigarette tax increase, and
- Increased funding for tobacco prevention and cessation
Early Childcare Education Standards
We will also be advocating to ensure implementation of quality early care and education nutrition, physical activity, sugary drink and screen time standards.
Register today, forward this invitation to a friend, coworker, class or other group and join us for an exciting day to make a difference in Kentucky!
Shannon Smith, KY Government Relations Director
American Heart Association
Melissa Brown, Grassroots Manager
American Heart Association
P.S. Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional information.
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Frankfort, KY 40601
United States
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