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CDC Health Communications Training Program
(Updated July 1, 2008)
The CDC Health Communications Training Program was created to provide training for individuals interested in the field of health communications. Candidates may apply for fellowships or internships. NCHM has posted information on our internet site about these positions – eligibility requirements, desired skills, and where to go to get more information. Visit the CDC Health Communications Training Program page for more information.
NCHM Announces Annual Conference
(Updated April 15, 2008)
The 2nd Annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media will be held August 12–14, 2008, at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The conference is sponsored by the National Center for Health Marketing, Coordinating Center for Health Information, and Service and the Office of Enterprise Communication, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the National Cancer Institute; and the National Public Health Information Coalition.
The conference objective is to advance the fields of health marketing and health communication by:
- Providing an engaging environment to present findings and recommendations from health marketing, communication, and media research.
- Presenting best practices of health communication, marketing, and media as applied to public health programs.
- Offering participants an opportunity to network as well as to promote information sharing and multidisciplinary collaboration within the health communication, marketing, and media communities.
To find out more about this exciting event, and learn how you can be a part of it, visit the 2008 Health Communication Conference Website.
Health Marketing Matters at CDC Podcast Series is Launched
(Updated January 15, 2008)
The podcast series was created to increase the impact of CDC’s health marketing sciences and expand the strategic and innovative application of health marketing.
The series is moderated by Dr. John Anderton, Associate Director of Communication Science in the National Center for Public Health Informatics and will feature a variety of health marketing professionals within and outside of the agency.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination: 2007-2008 Flu Season
(Updated November 30, 2007)
In support of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) annual Seasonal Flu Vaccination campaign, the National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM) initiated a variety of eHealth efforts to motivate people to Get Vaccinated! Many of this year's activities launched during this year's National Influenza Vaccination Week (November 26 - December 2) and will continue through January, 2008.
World AIDS Day 2007
(Updated November 30, 2007)
In support of DHHS and CDC's World AIDS Day activities, the National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM) collaborated with the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) to produce a variety of interactive media tools designed to raise awareness, motivate people to get tested, and commemorate World AIDS Day.
Page last modified on July 1, 2008