UT Center for Health Communication

ICYMI: We launched a new, free, #HCTS course in partnership with the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI). Health is an important but complicated topic. It can often seem like there is an overwhelming amount of information, ideas, facts, and rumors out there, and a lot of it contradicts other things we've been told. "Dealing with Conflicting Health Information" is a crash course in understanding types of conflicting information, why research can sometimes seem contradictory, and how to start civilized conversations about misunderstood health topics. Check it out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjTKBYVC

Join Dr. Ashani Johnson-Turbes (NORC at the University of Chicago and the Society for Health Communication) as you learn about #EquityScience, its vital role in #HealthComm to advance #HealthEquity, and how to apply inclusive and equitable research practices in your work. Enroll here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqNEDhBs CommunicateHealth, Inc. Public Health Communications Collaborative Those Nerdy Girls

The #COVID19 pandemic disrupted many lives and health care organizations instituted strict disease-mitigation strategies. This #ThoughtfulThursday study, co-authored by CHC staff and affiliates, aims to understand how expectant fathers' experiences during #Prenatal care were affected. 📖 https://lnkd.in/dxW5WBHJ

Today's #ThinkTankTuesday is a deep dive into breaking bad news and compassion fatigue. The Think Tank members discussed #Healthcare provider #MentalHealth, developing a conversation toolkit and strategies for difficult conversations, and focusing on advocacy and what you *can* offer. Read the full deep dive ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dKiEuY9U Have a health communication conundrum? Request help from the CHC Think Tank ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d7kxEM5N

Say hello to our newest team member Ana! Ana joins the CHC as a recent University of the Incarnate Word grad and brings her design agency experience and background in social media design to several of our projects. Meet Ana 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUqc8JvY

If there's one thing we all learned from the last few years, it's that trying to build a communication plan during a crisis is hard. Extremely hard. That's why the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) and the CHC came together to create a free course — Pandemic Preparedness Communication. This course discusses best practices for communication during a pandemic and the plans organizations can put in place before a crisis occurs. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4PecmBq The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) Those Nerdy Girls This Is Public Health

Social marketing has been effective in producing positive behavior changes across a wide range of health issues. This #ThoughtfulThursday article, co-authored by CHC Director Dr. Mike Mackert explores how #AudienceSegmentation, tailored messaging, and the use of #TrustedMessengers can optimize #SocialMarketing efforts in #PublicHealth messaging. Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEq38JDw

Thank you UT Center for Health Communication for having me as the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Health Communication Leadership Institute & for highlighting my remarks on the key drivers of success in primary care delivery & public health: ✔ A clear mission ✔ Building relationships across systems ✔ Listening to & understanding people's stories (and genuinely caring) ✔ Building trust from the ground up Something I didn't highlight but I always practice: kindness is king. ⭐ As Mr. Rogers once said, "There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind."

ICYMI: We launched a new, free, #HCTS course this summer in partnership with the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI). "Strategies to Support Team Well-Being" is designed to address systemic #burnout and improve workplace environments through evidence-based communication strategies. It equips participants with practical skills to enhance team dynamics, such as positive framing and gratitude, and offers techniques for managing emotional responses in the workplace, all with the goal of boosting overall well-being. Enroll here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_R_gTp7

That's a wrap on the 10th annual Health Communication Leadership Institute (HCLI)! We had a chance to apply the skills we've been honing together and activate our new network of fellow #UTHCLI attendees by working in teams on a case study about promoting folic acid consumption amongst women in Texas. Then, Chief Community Health Officer for Walmart Health and Wellness, Pritesh Gandhi, M.D., MHS, closed with a keynote session where he graciously shared insights from his vast career & work on public-private partnerships. From practicing physician to community clinic leader to homeland security, he's found a few key drivers of success across public health efforts: ✅ A clear mission people believe in. ✅ Dedication to building relationships across systems. ✅ Listening to and understanding people's stories. ✅ Building trust from the ground up. Thank you to everyone who traveled near and far to share your knowledge with us! Subscribe to our email list to make sure you don't miss out on HCLI 2025 and our other events and opportunities throughout the year: https://lnkd.in/gP_cDqCF