Health in All Policies 

NNPHI and its member public health institutes (PHIs) have extensive expertise in supporting sound decision-making and policy change at all levels, including the work they do to implement public health programs; evaluate programs and the health and needs of communities; and provide training, technical assistance, and resources to partners and communities.

NNPHI has a growing portfolio of health policy related projects with its members.  Examples include: 

• Health Impact Assessments (HIAs): HIAs can help policymakers identify unintended health risks, reduce unnecessary costs, find practical solutions, and leverage opportunities to improve the well-being of the community in which the project or policy is proposed.  NNPHI, in collaboration with the Health Impact Project, aims to increase the availability and geographic diversity of HIA training by utilizing PHIs' geographic diversity, scientific and policy expertise, and leadership in the field of HIA to promote and support the growth of the field. 
• Innovations in Public Health Policy Competition: Now in its third year, the competition fosters greater awareness of policy as an intervention to support public health goals, inspire cross-agency collaboration within CDC, and promote NNPHI member institutes as viable partners. The initiative is supported by the Policy Research, Analysis, and Development Office (PRADO) in the Office of the Associate Director for Policy at CDC. NNPHI staff supports the process for identifying PHIs to work with CDC on the projects.