Center for Health Communication
The Center for Health Communication prepares public health leaders of all kinds to effectively communicate critical health information, influence policy decisions, counter misinformation, and increase the public’s trust in health expertise.
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Lessons learned: Presenting stories acknowledging both-sides of vaccine arguments increases pro-vaccine attitudes among unvaccinated people
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Show and tell: Creating a digital safety kit for public health
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Lessons learned: Providing timely research briefs supercharges legislators’ use of research language in social media posts
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Learning how to engage with the media from Richard Tofel – an interview with Ouleye Ndoye
In fall 2023, the Center for Health Communication at Harvard Chan School offered a course called SBS 225 | Engaging the Press: A Practical look at Health Communication, taught by…
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Show and tell: Uniting students to combat health misinformation on social media
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Lessons learned: Social norms influence technology adoption among elderly people
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On learning practical health communication skills from Andy Burness – an interview with Kendra Sterneck
In fall 2023, the Center for Health Communication at Harvard Chan School launched a new 2.5-credit course called SBS 285 | Practical Communication Strategies and Tactics for Influencing a Healthier…
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Show and tell: Interpreting data for emotional impact
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Lessons learned: Lived experiences are more shareable than fear-based messages on social media
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Show and tell: Exploring short-film for health communication
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