10_Health_Communication_Websites

10 health communication websites 1. http://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides the basic information of how to plan an effective health communication or social marketing campaign. 2. http://www.health.gov/communication/resources/ Health.gov gives the very basic knowledge of health communication and provides the tools and articles. 3. http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/activities/health_communication/ European Centers for Disease Prevention and Control emphasizes that Health Communication provides input to EU Member States and the rest of the European countries supporting them in sharing knowledge and experiences on health communication, particularly dedicated to communicable diseases. 4. http://h-c-r.org/ The site focuses on communities and partners with the skills and resources to support the transformation and wellness of people through a radio-centered community program. 5. http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/resources/specialtopics/hospitalcommunication/ U.S. Department of human health and resources site focuses on Limited English Proficiency (LEP), National Origin Discriminations, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in the hospital care settings. 6. http://www.uiowa.edu/commstud/resources/health.html This is University of Iowa online health communication studies resources that list multiple associations, communication programs’ sites and summaries. 7. http://www.naccho.org/advocacy/ National association of county and city health officials’ mission is to help promote healthy behavior in the community, build support for local public health efforts, and increase a department’s impact and influence with policymakers, the media and the public. 8. http://c-hubonline.org/ The site has a wide range of topics on health communication materials. It targets health providers in developing countries around the world and has community components. 9. http://www.healthcommcore.org/ This website has the resources of using effective health communication and new technology by health care and public health professionals in order to provide the best patient-centered care. 10. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/cancerlibrary/pinkbook This website contains strategies and steps of how to make health communication programs work effectively by the National Cancer Institution.