National Public Health Information Coalition

03/11/2026

How prepared is your organization to communicate clearly about radiological risks if an emergency occurred today? ☢️

Join ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials) on April 9, at 4p.m. for a webinar featuring radiation readiness communications expert Jessica Wieder, who will share insights on communicating radiological risk, coordinating messages across partners, and addressing public concern and misinformation.

https://account.astho.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid=786e035e-4b16-f111-8341-6045bd074802

03/09/2026

🔎 Public health communicators: Looking for strategies to identify trusted health data and sources in a rapidly changing information landscape?

This webinar on Wednesday from Public Health Communications Collaborative brings together public health leaders and analysts to share practical approaches for vetting credible data, building trusted source lists, and communicating why the science matters to communities.

This webinar features public health leaders, analysts, and communicators sharing tips for identifying trusted sources and communicating data, from outbreak responses to community campaigns.

03/06/2026

New Action Guide from the Public Health Communication Collaborative (PHCC) draws on 50 interviews with public health communicators nationwide. 📊

It highlights the real-world factors shaping communications success, and practical strategies to navigate them.

What most affects your ability to communicate effectively at your agency?📣

Public health communicators are often expected to do more with less. Developed in partnership with the Harvard Opinion Research Program, our

03/04/2026

As more people turn to AI chatbots for medical advice, new studies in Nature Medicine suggest these tools often misidentify conditions or miss urgency in medical advice.

As use grows, how should public health guide responsible AI use?

People are turning to AI chatbots to help them with medical advice. Recent studies suggest these bots are not always helpful in making decisions about health.

03/02/2026

What does this mean for the future of public health preparedness?

Fewer physicians are choosing infectious disease fellowships, with only 61% of positions filled this year — even as measles, flu, HIV and antimicrobial resistance remain pressing concerns.

Experts cite lower compensation, burnout from the pandemic era, and growing strain on the field as contributing factors.

Trump administration moves are putting even more of a damper on a field that took the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic.

02/26/2026

An interesting moment for public health communication unfolded this week.

During the surgeon general confirmation hearing, the nominee stated that vaccines save lives but declined to broadly encourage routine childhood immunizations, emphasizing physician-patient conversations.

It’s a reminder that public health debates often hinge as much on messaging and trust as on evidence.

President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means, on Wednesday said she won’t broadly encourage parents to vaccinate their children against measles, the flu or whooping cough. Means testifie...

02/24/2026

Our new Public Health Speaks podcast episode is now live! 🎧

How do you communicate about a sensitive public health issue effectively? Recorded at NCHCMM, Michael McNair of the NYSDOH - New York State Health Department joins the podcast to discuss a rapid response campaign addressing rising syphilis rates during pregnancy.

The conversation offers practical takeaways on message testing, inclusive language, and designing calls to action that are clear and attainable.

Listen to the newest Public Health Speaks episode wherever you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, and more.🎙️

https://www.nphic.org/podcast

02/23/2026

What’s ahead for NPHIC in 2026 —

NPHIC remains dedicated to supporting public health communicators with practical tools, professional development, and meaningful connections.

This year, we are exploring ways to strengthen our capacity to provide timely, actionable resources you can rely on. ✅

We are also pausing 2026 membership renewal invoices for now to ensure clarity and transparency as we plan for the year ahead.

For more information and answers to common questions, please review our FAQ on the NPHIC website: https://www.nphic.org/membership

We look forward to a productive year ahead and to continuing to support your important work!

02/20/2026

As a proud co-host of the National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media (NCHCMM), NPHIC is sharing a brief update about the next conference.

In keeping with its every-other-year cadence, the next full, in-person NCHCMM will take place in July 2027 - mark your calendars!

While there will not be a full conference in 2026, planning is underway to explore other ways to engage and support professionals in the field with Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC).

As the premier conference dedicated to advancing the practice of public health communication, NCHCMM remains central to our shared mission.

Learn more and stay informed: https://www.nchcmm.org/

02/17/2026

The CDC Foundation is recognizing leaders making a real impact in health! Who in your network is transforming health outcomes and deserves recognition?

Two prestigious awards honor individuals advancing health and health education. Nominations are open through May 7.

Learn more and nominate:

To encourage and reward those who tirelessly strive to make the world a healthier place, we are honored to recognize these deserving individuals each year. The Fries Prize for Improving Health recognizes an individual who has made major accomplishments in health improvement, with emphasis on recent....

02/14/2026

Many dangerous outbreaks never make headlines, often because CDC experts are already on the ground, containing threats before they cross borders or disrupt communities.

"Outbreaks You Never Heard About" shows how proactive global health action protects lives and prevents crises before they escalate.

Learn how CDC experts protect Americans by stopping deadly threats abroad.

02/10/2026

Measles remains rare in the U.S., but gaps in vaccination and international travel mean outbreaks can still happen—and fast.

CDC’s "Be Ready for Measles Toolkit" gives public health professionals ready-to-use communication and response tools to help communities, clinicians, and partners act quickly and confidently when cases arise.

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/php/toolkit/index.html