Week 3 (October 15–21): Empower your patients
As a physician, advocating for your patient extends into the clinic itself. Access toolkits, patient websites, handouts, and resources available through ACOG.
- Familiarize yourself with the Patient Page for videos, infographics, and FAQs that are useful resources for your patients.
- Toolkits for providers are available here—use these to enhance your practice and empower your patients!
Week 4 (October 22–28): Take it forward
Advocacy happens year-round. Be sure you are actively involved in ACOG’s efforts. Participate in calls to action and remember on November 6 to GET OUT THE VOTE!
- Participate in the annual Congressional Leadership Conference (March 10–12, 2019) in Washington, DC. Descend on Washington with hundreds of fellow ObGyns to advocate to Congress on important issues. For more information, click here.
- Donate to the Ob-GynPAC, ACOG’s political action committee dedicated to electing officials who support our specialty.
- Run for office! ACOG has resources to support you. Be on the lookout for opportunities to attend candidate workshops sponsored by the Ob-GynPAC!
Get active now!
We are at a critical moment for women’s health and the future of our specialty. Key issues nationally include advocating to Congress to move forward with bills in the Senate (S 1112) and House (HR 1318) to support efforts to reduce maternal mortality. (See this article for background information on these bills.)
To find your elected officials and take action now, click here and tell Congress to help prevent maternal mortality, defend patient protections, and improve access and quality of maternity care.
You can be an advocate for your patients and your profession. Your voice matters. Now is the time to be heard.
Share your thoughts! Send your Letter to the Editor to rbarbieri@mdedge.com. Please include your name and the city and state in which you practice.