Risk Communication
Disasters and other public health emergencies create many challenges for the public health system. One such challenge is how to communicate information to the public in a way that will not increase fear or concern, while providing timely and accurate content.
Communicating effectively during a crisis takes planning and preparation. It requires an understanding of communications protocols, messaging and how to work with the media. In addition, the ability to manage the flow of information is critical. The Yale Center for Public Health Preparedness is actively engaged in developing and collaborating on education in this area.
Media Ttraining for the Public Health Workforce:
The Yale CPHP in collaboration with the Connecticut Partnership for Public Health Workforce Development is please to present Media Training for the Public Health Workforce. This three-session course builds skills that will enable public health practitioners to interact effectively with the media to provide health information and risk messages to the community. The modules will provide participants with practical tools and strategies for establishing media relationships, communicating effectively with the media, and interviewing skillfully. For details, visit the course website.
