What is MAPP?

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) is a community-driven strategic planning process for improving community health. Facilitated by public health leaders, this framework helps communities apply strategic thinking to prioritize public health issues and identify resources to address them. To learn more about MAPP, visit: www.naccho.org/mapp.

What is the MAPP Workshop?

The MAPP Workshop will provide an interactive forum for learning about the MAPP process. Participants will learn why MAPP advances public health practice through community organizing, strategic planning, and systems change. The workshop will focus on the first phase, "Organize for Success," and address common challenges and strategies for overcoming obstacles often experienced by MAPP communities.

Who should attend the MAPP Workshop?

Potential, new and experienced MAPP users are encouraged to attend this workshop. It will provide new users with an overview of the process, while experienced users will have an opportunity to troubleshoot some of the challenges they've encountered and brainstorm strategies for overcoming those challenges. The majority of the training will focus on the first phase of MAPP, "Organize for Success." Attendees should include representatives from local health departments, local environmental health departments, state health and environmental agencies, and other community partner organizations.

When and where will this workshop be held?

Wednesday, November 11, 2009: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Philadelphia, PA Marriott Hotel, Room 402