The Society for Health Communication is a member-driven organization bringing together health communication professionals, students, and scholars from all of our diverse areas of teaching, research and practice. Through the Society, members have a collective and unified voice to shape and advance our field.
The Society brings together health communication professionals from all levels of government, nonprofits, industry (health care, public health, communication, and technology), and academia. Our primary areas of focus are:
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Sharing best practices and encouraging professional engagement
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Raising awareness and advocating for the field of health communication
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Strengthening the profession and competencies for health communication professionals
A key activity of the Society is networking and connecting diverse members who want to meet others in our field, get connected with today’s thought leaders, or help shape the future of health communication. Becoming a member is a great way to dramatically expand your network of health communication colleagues.
The Society for Health Communication is an international organization, based in the USA, which serves members from all countries.
Society Leadership
Jay Bernhardt, PhD, MPH, Professor and Interim Dean, Moody College of Communication, University of Texas at Austin
Founder and Steering Committee Chair
Executive Director
Erin Edgerton Norvell
Steering Committee Members
Timothy Edgar, Emerson College
Tony Foleno, The Ad Council
Deborah Glik, University of California, LA (UCLA)
Lenora Johnson, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Sandra Jones, Australian Catholic University
Sanjay Koyani, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Gary Kreps, George Mason University (GMU)
Katherine Lyon Daniel, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Mike Mackert, University of Texas at Austin
Claudia Parvanta, University of the Sciences
Scott Ratzan, Anheuser-Busch InBev
Stacy Robison, CommunicateHealth
Suzanne Suggs, Universitia della Svizzera Italiana
To sign-up as a volunteer or to provide your suggestions and feedback, email us: admin@societyforhealthcommunication.org