81~1980 _(1) Support of AZ nurses’ association (PH infrastructure, nursing)
1980- Prioritized List of Health Concerns
RESOLUTION
Prioritized List of Health Concerns
The Arizona Public Health Association recognizes that there are many health concerns throughout the State of Arizona; and
Whereas these concerns may develop wi thin the county, and/or at the State level; and
Whereas these concerns may affect a portion of the population or the general population as a whole; and Whereas each health problem within the State draws attention wi thin the Association; and
Whereas these concerns may have been in existence for many years or be of recent origin; therefore
Be it resolved, that the Arizona Public Health Association, on a yearly basis, will address itself to prioritizing a list of health concerns within the State; and
Be it further resolved that a copy of chis list, with or without recommendations for specific action, be sent co the Governor, the Legislature and the Director of the Department of Health Services
1980- Section Involvement Within the Association
RESOLUTION
Section Involvement Within the Association
Whereas the Arizona Public Health Association consists of sections of varying interests ( administrative support, environmental health, health education, medical care, nursing and special services) ; and
Whereas issues develop within the sections that may or may not be of general public knowledge; and Whereas the Arizona Public Health Association potentially provides a useful source for disseminating information and developing support;
therefore the Executive Committee of AzPHA Encourages that each section submit to the Executive Committee of AzPHA issues of importance to its membership; and
Further encourages each section to submit a minimum of one resolution a year, no later than one month prior to the Associations annual meeting; and Recommends that each section inform AzPHA as to which
ways the Association could best serve the section on said issue.
83~1980 _(1)Section involvement, resolution (AzPHA personnel)
1980- Proposition 106 and Public Health Services
The Arizona Public Health Association,
Recognizing that Proposition 106 (Heuisler Amendment), if passed, will seriously cause a decrease in funds available for public health care and services; and
Recognizing that the effect of such a movement has already resulted in a service reduction of the quality and availability1980 of health care and other essential services, especially to low-income and working people (Proposition 13, State of California); and
Recognizing that Proposition 106 is a Proposition 13 type tax revolt; therefore
Recommends that AzPHA develop constructive strategies that cope with the problems of a fiscal crises and tax reform as they relate to the financing of health services; and
Further resolve to publicly go.on record chat the Arizona Public Health Association does not support the Passage of this bill.
84~1980 _(1) Opposition of prop 106 (public health services infrastructure)
1981 Location of Services in Any Indigent Health Care Program
September. 1981
RESOLUTION CONCERNING LOCATION OF SERVICES IN ANY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
Whereas, Arizona is currently proposing to enter into an experimental indigent health care program, utilizing federal support based on waivers from the Medicaid program;
Whereas, the proposed program has been reported to contain provisions which require the consumer of health services to go to the recipient of a pre-paid contract to obtain care, even if there be only a single provider location in a given county;
Whereas, experience in California and elsewhere demonstrates that individuals in need of medical care will often not present for such care if it is not readily accessible, resulting in a deprivation of services to the medically needy; and
Whereas, the Arizona Public Health Association, meeting in 1976, passed a resolution affirming the principle that “medically indigent persons should be permitted equal access” to health services;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Arizona Public Health Association reaffirm the principle of equal access to medical services for the medically indigent and urge the Arizona State Legislature and the Governor not to pass any legislation which places substantial restrictions on the accessibility of health services for the medically independent and
Be it further resolved, that an appropriate measure of the accessibility of health services for the medically indigent be the accessibility of medical services to the general population in the area to be served, with the requirement that health services for the medically indigent be no less accessible than health services for the non-indigent in the same area.
86~1981_(1) Concerning services of indigent health (healthcare, disability)
1981 Supporting Development of an MPH Degree in Arizona
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF AN M.P.H. DEGREE IN ARIZONA
Whereas, there is no Masters of Public Health program in Arizona
Whereas, the M.P.H. degree is generally recognized to be an important academic qualification for work in public health;
Whereas, there is need, both in the state and in the region, to have a training and research program which addressed the health problems of the state and-reg:i..on and which makes the
M.P.H. locally available; and
Whereas, the University of Arizona, through its Department of Family and Community Medicine in the College of Medicine, is currently developing a proposal to offer the M.P.H. degree,
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Arizona Public Health Association support the College of Medicine at the University of Arizona in its effort to develop and M.P.H. program and that the University, the Arizona Board of Regents and others be encouraged to move forward with this effort as rapidly as possible.
87~1981_(1) Development of an m.p.h. degree in az (PH infrastructure)
1981- Encouraging Legislature to Fund Comprehensive Disease Control Services
September, 1981
Resolution Encouraging Legislature to Fund Comprehensive Disease Control Services
Whereas, the direction of current federal legislation
is toward increasing state responsibilities in provision of health care, and
Whereas, the Arizona Legislature has demonstrated its past support of the concept of state concerns taking precedence over federal programs, and
Whereas, there is a need for comprehensive disease control services in every county,
Therefore, be it resolved that the Arizona Public Health Association encourage the Legislature to appropriate funds for comprehensive disease control programs including hypertension immunization, laboratory services, investigation of diseases attributed to infectious and chemical agents, sexually transmitted diseases
1981- State Funded Office of Rural Health
September, 1981
RESOLUTION CONCERNING
A STATE-FUNDED OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH
Whereas, a recent study of rural health in Arizona prepared for the Arizona Department of Health Services by the University of Arizona has demonstrated a continuing need for improved health indices and services in rural areas of the state;
Whereas, a major recommendation of this study and a central theme of the recently concluded 8th Annual Arizona Conference on Rural Health was the need for a state funded Office of Rural Health; and
Whereas, over thirty states, including all of the states bordering Arizona, have, in recent years, established state supported Offices of Rural Health or their equivalent;
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Arizona Public Health Association urges the Arizona State Legislature to authorize and fund an Office of Rural Health or its equivalent, providing this office with sufficient responsibilities and funds to help resolve the many demonstrated health problems in rural areas of the state.
89~1981_(1) State funded office of rural health (public health infrastructure, legislation)
1981- Fund Comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Services
Resolution Encouraging Legislature to Fund Comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Services
Whereas, the direction of current federal legislation is toward increasing state responsibilities in provision of health care, and
Whereas, the Arizona Legislature has demonstrated its past support of the concept of state concerns taking precedence over federal programs, and
Whereas, there is a need for comprehensive maternal and child health service in every county,
Therefore, be it resolved that the Arizona Public Health Association encourage the Legislature to appropriate funds for comprehensive maternal and child health services, including high risk maternity and infant care, family planning, adolescent pregnancy prevention programs, and crippled and disabled children’s services.
Approved
Resolution was approved by the membership of the Arizona Public Health Association at their Annual Fall Meeting, held in Yuma, AZ on September 25, 1981
Jane Canb President
1983- Labeling of Sodium Content in Foods
WHEREAS, There is general agreement that a reduction of sodium intake is indicated in the management of the hypertensive patient; and
WHEREAS, The general population is unaware of the high sodium content of many common foods, e.g., canned condensed soups (for many over 1,000 mgm per serving), T.V. dinners (1,000 to 2,000 mgm per dinner for many), meat pies (2,000 mgm) and many canned food products, salad dressings (2,000 to 3,000 mgm per tablespoon full); and
WHEREAS, Hypertension victims should be able to count their sodium intake as do calorie counters for control of their obesity, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Arizona Legislature be petitioned to send a request to the President of the United States requesting that he take action to encourage the Food and Drug Administration to enact regulations for the labeling of sodium content of foods not later than September 30, 1983; and, be it further
RESOLVED, To petition the Arizona State Legislature to enact legislation requiring that foods processed in Arizona be labeled for sodium content not later than January 1, 1984.
93~1983_(1) Labeling of sodium content in foods (food safety, legislation)