Advocacy & Legislation

National Health Services Corps Benefits for Eligible ACHA Members

The National Health Services Corps (NHSC) Site Designation Program, operated by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), addresses health professional shortages in underserved communities, known as health professional shortage…

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Advocacy 101: A Primer on Advocacy and ACHA’s Advocacy Work

Advocacy 101: A Primer on Advocacy and ACHA’s Advocacy Work Recorded October 11, 2023 In this insightful one-hour webinar, we explored the strategic approach ACHA employs for effective advocacy, delving…

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Advocacy 101: A Primer on Advocacy and ACHA’s Advocacy Work

Advocacy 101: A Primer on Advocacy and ACHA’s Advocacy Work Recorded October 11, 2023 In this insightful one-hour webinar, we explored the strategic approach ACHA employs for effective advocacy, delving…

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Addressing Gun Violence on College and University Campuses: An ACHA White Paper

This ACHA white paper explores the data on gun violence and strategies to ensure that our campuses remain safe learning environments. The continued increase of gun violence in the U.S.…

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ACHA Supports Upholding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Campus

The American College Health Association (ACHA) emphatically opposes the criminalization and eroding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts on college campuses. We want to assure our members in impacted…

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Joint Statement by ACHA and the American Council on Education on Safeguarding Student Health and Well-Being

As leading higher education organizations, the American College Health Association and the American Council on Education (ACE) support the efforts of our colleges and universities to provide a high-quality educational…

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Federal Title X Family Planning Funding for Colleges and Universities

ACHA member institutions can receive federal Title X family planning funding, and several of them already have. Here is some information about the program to consider when deciding whether it…

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Statement on the Overturn of Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is deeply distressing, as is the language of Justice Clarence Thomas, which suggests that existing protections for marriage equality, access to…

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Guidance on the Cures Act Open Notes Rule

This content is a member benefit for ACHA members. If you’re a member, please log in. If you’re not a member, joining ACHA gives you access to college health resources…

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Statement on Recent Legislation Regarding Reproductive Rights

As the principal leadership organization advocating for the health and well-being of college students and campus communities, the American College Health Association (ACHA) is deeply concerned about state legislation banning…

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