Student-Led Flash Action Strategy to Support Pelvic Health
This free webinar was presented by Kim Parker-Guerrero (Director of Practice), Gail Zitterkopf (Federal Affairs Liaison), and our Student Special Interest Group (SSIG) during which they discussed the student-led APTA Flash Action Strategy and H.R. 2480 Optimizing Postpartum outcomes Act. Watch this recording to learn how you and your student peers can get involved to help support pelvic health access in the United States.
The APTA Flash Action Strategy is a nationwide campaign led by physical therapy students. This two-day social media campaign this year takes place September 20-21 and will focus on H.R. 2480 Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act. The goal is to send 5,000 letters to the House in two days.
Your participation in the 2023 APTA Student Flash Action Strategy is crucial in advancing the cause of pelvic health physical therapy. Let's unite our voices and make a lasting impact. Together, we can raise awareness and create positive change. Thank you for being part of this important advocacy effort!
Resources:
- Position Paper: Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act: The American Physical Therapy Association strongly supports the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act (H.R. 2480), legislation that will raise awareness of the availability and importance of pelvic health services, particularly pelvic health physical therapy, for postpartum women using Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. H.R. 2480 was introduced by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.
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