Step 1: Identify One of Your Representatives- LETTER TO YOUR LEGISLATOR

For representatives at the national level, you can find the name and addresses of the legislators that represent you at the following:

To identify the names and contact information of state and local representatives, visit Common Cause and put in your address.  

Step 2: Research Where Your Representative Stands

After choosing your topic and representative, research where your representative stands on your chosen health care issue as well as where the medical profession (professional organizations, practicing medical professionals, patients, and other advocates) stands on the issue.  

Use GovTrack.us to look for your chosen representative and do some digging on their position on the topic.  

To research where the medical profession stands, you may want to look at the following websites in addition to searching the Strayer Library for publications from specific medical professional groups on the topic. 

Step 3: Write the Letter

Once you have identified both your topic from Healthy People 2020 and the representative you will write your letter. Keep in mind this is a business letter and will require specific formatting. You will need to be sure you have the name, date, and address of the representative at the top of the page and include your name and address at the close.  

In the contents of your letter, please include the following: 

1. Identify a health care issue that is currently being discussed at the state or national level.  ( CHOICES- 1. CANCER 2. DIABETES 3. Tobacco Use 4. STD’s OR Heart      Disease/ Strokes ) FOR THE STATE OF GEORGIA
2. Summarize your representative’s position on your selected health care issue.  
3. Explain why you agree or disagree with your representative’s position. 
4. Include data and      evidence to align your position 
5. Include a title and reference page; these two items should not be included in your total page count. Use two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides. 

• Determine if a representative’s position on a health care issue is aligned with personal and current Healthy People goals.