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Men’s
Health Network is a non-profit educational organization comprised
of physicians, researchers, public health workers, individuals
and other health professionals. MHN is committed to improving
the health and wellness of men through education campaigns, data
collection and work with health care providers to provide better
programs and funding on men’s health needs.
MHN is seeking interns to be directly involved
with our mission of promoting
health needs and the overall well being of men and their
families. With offices located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, MHN
works to educate policy makers, the media, and the public on the
health crisis facing today's men and the need for both men and
women to know about male specific diseases and how male health
problems affect the workplace, the economy, and family and other
loved ones.
MHN advocacy resulted
in the passage of National Men's Health Week (NMHW) in 1994, recognized
as the week leading up to and including Fathers Day.
Spring interns will be involved in planning for NMHW, the
Congressional Men’s Health Screenings, cancer appropriations advocacy,
community health screenings, as well as raising grassroots support
for legislation to create an Office of Men’s Health at the Department
of Health and Human Services.
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Hear others talk about the MHN Experience:
Suzy
John
Chris
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This internship opportunity could include,
but not be limited to:
Legislative advocacy:
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Direct advocacy - preparation and presenting of
educational briefings for Congressional staff
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Attending Congressional hearings and local
seminars
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Developing and presenting testimony at various
legislative and Congressional hearings
Health outreach:
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Development of original health informational
brochures and literature hand-outs
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Represent MHN at trade shows and public
policy events
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Internet correspondence with various health
e-mail groups
Research issues such as:
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Health disparities in education
and medical research
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Family issues such as adoption, child abuse,
custody, foster care and welfare
This
is a hands-on experience in public policy.
Qualifications
include enthusiasm, basic computer skills, confidence in written
and oral communication skills and being an independent initiator.
Work hours are negotiable and flexible.
A learning plan is tailored to best suit your interests
upon arrival at the Men’s Health Network.
If
you are interested please contact our office:
Compete
and return by mail an
application
or complete an
online application
or contact our office:
Theresa Morrow
Men's Health Network
202-543-6461 ext. 101
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