Public Health Communications Collaborative

‘Tis the (election) season! 🗳️Voting is an essential part of a healthy community. When you vote, you help influence decisions that directly impact your health through policies, resources, and services, which in turn influence overall community well-being. Voting is also tied to health equity. Voter turnout is so important, especially in underserved populations, to help ensure these communities have a voice in shaping health-promoting policies. The Public Health Communications Collaborative released customizable social media graphics for you to share with your communities in the lead-up to the 2024 election that can help to make the connection between voting and public health in your community: https://lnkd.in/eusvWY7C #PHCCAmbassador

Public health professionals—there's still time to support voter participation in your communities ahead of Election Day. Use our latest resources to explain the connection between voting and public health: ⏯️First, watch the recording and view the presentations of our recent civic engagement for public health webinar: https://lnkd.in/ecTDZhdM 🗳️Next, download our customizable "Get Out The Vote" social media graphics to share on your channels: https://lnkd.in/g7p99Ax7 #ElectionDay #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #GetOutTheVote

PHCC #TipOfTheWeek: Share Seasonal Messaging Pair public health messages with seasons, holidays, events, and other themes to: - Show awareness of your community's values and interests - Create memorable messages that stand out - Encourage individuals to consider their health in their daily activities For example: "🦇🎃Don't let the flu scare away your Halloween plans... Schedule your flu shot today!"

Day 1 of APHA 2024, let's go! 🎉 Don't miss Shelley Hearne's book signing for Strategic Skills for Public Health Practice: Policy Engagement at 1 pm in the Exhibit Hall. de Beaumont senior program officer Katy Evans, PhD and senior program associate Cassandra Allen, MPH will discuss the role of community engagement in effective communications, featuring insights from the Public Health Communications Collaborative Academy's training series. Happening at 5 pm in the Hilton Symphony Ballroom 2. #APHA #APHA2024 #communications #CommunityEngagement #policy #PolicyEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment

Public Health Professionals: Don't miss our webinar this Friday at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT! Register to learn more about increasing civic engagement and how to communicate the connection between civic engagement and #PublicHealth outcomes. We hope to see you there!

Do you know the difference between health literacy and public health literacy? "Whereas health literacy concerns how people comprehend and use information to inform their personal health decisions, public health literacy goes further upstream, concerning how people comprehend and use information to act on public health decisions that affect the community," program and research associate Emma Dewhurst explains. Read her new blog post to learn why understanding this important distinction matters for the health and well-being of communities: https://bit.ly/4fdbaM0 #communication #HealthCommunication #HealthLiteracy #HealthLiteracyMonth #PublicHealth #PublicHealthLiteracy

🗓️ Prepping for APHA 2024? Fill out your schedule with these recommended sessions and events, including the first-ever "Disrupt" day of thought-provoking discussions. Don't miss engaging sessions featuring these de Beaumont staff: -Cassandra Allen, MPH -Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, MA -Katy Evans, PhD -Katrina Forrest -Imani Lewis Glasspiegel -Lynne Le, MPH -Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS -Melissa Monbouquette -Jamila Porter, DrPH, MPH We look forward to seeing you there! #APHA #APHA2024 #PublicHealth https://bit.ly/4eLddH2

#PublicHealth is on the ballot in the upcoming election. As public health professionals, we can remain non-partisan while playing a critical role in ensuring our community members cast their ballots in the next few weeks. Join our "Communicating the Connection Between Civic Engagement and Public Health" #webinar on Friday, October 25, at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT for tips and tools to: ▪️ Communicate the connection between civic engagement and public health outcomes. ▪️ Increase civic engagement year-round. Register and share: https://lnkd.in/eWvTwzBa #HealthLiteracyMonth #ElectionDay

Public Health Professionals: This #HealthLiteracyMonth, consider getting PHCC's latest communications resources and tools delivered right to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/eBXXJi6J In case you missed them... 📑Recent messaging resources: - The Public Health Communicators Guide to Misinformation: https://lnkd.in/eg66HmG3 - Get Out The Vote: Customizable Social Media Graphics: https://lnkd.in/g7p99Ax7 - Communicating Effectively About Vaccines: https://lnkd.in/en2vn6FP 💻Webinar recordings with experts from the field: - Developing a Response to Misinformation: https://lnkd.in/eeA8BXGU - New Approaches to Vaccine Communications: https://lnkd.in/eHmCFiCg - Engaging the Media to Amplify Public Health Messaging: https://lnkd.in/eVgCsDm5 🌟Follow our partners for more resources that support health literacy and health equity: - de Beaumont Foundation - Association of State and Territorial Health Officials - Trust for America's Health - CDC Foundation - The Kresge Foundation - Resolve To Save Lives - The Public Good Projects - NACCHO - Big Cities Health Coalition - American Public Health Association #PublicHealth #HealthCommunication

Election Day is three weeks away, and public health is on the ballot. Use our "Get Out The Vote" social media graphics to help explain the connection between voting and public health in your communities and increase voter participation this election season: https://lnkd.in/g7p99Ax7 #ElectionDay #PublicHealth #Vote