Evidence-based health communication
We're the Center for Health Communication (CHC), a joint academic center of the Moody College of Communication and Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. Our interdisciplinary group of scholars and practitioners embraces opportunities to use communication to improve the health of all people through evidence-based health communication research, education, and practice.
Research
Our core team of researchers collects and interprets data across multiple fields, collaborating with a wide range of affiliates and clients to collect and share knowledge.
Education
We work with students at UT Austin, as well as designing continuing education opportunities for working professionals in public health and health communication.
Practice
We collaborate with partners in both public and private health industries to build creative and engaging communication campaigns.
Spotlight
Currently happening
Dealing with Conflicting Health Information
We've launched a new HCTS course in partnership with TEPHI — a crash course in understanding types of conflicting information, why research can sometimes seem contradictory, and how to start civilized conversations about misunderstood health topics.
Disgustingly Effective: Leveraging Emotions in Health Communication
The CHC launched a limited podcast series for health communication researchers, educators, and practitioners — Talking About Talking About Health.
Administrative Assistant joins CHC staff
Say hello to Jennifer Graham, the CHC's new administrative assistant!
Latest News
Hiring — Program Coordinator/Marketing Specialist
The CHC is hiring a Program Coordinator/Marketing Specialist for the Father's Playbook project.
HCSP Grant-Writing Workshop Announced
The Health Communication Scholars Program virtual grant-writing workshop is scheduled for October 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT.
Austin Public Health Partnership
The Center for Health Communication is creating and implementing a health communication campaign to reduce fentanyl-related deaths in the Austin/Travis County community.
Our Work
Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
Mitigating opioid risks through effective use of a statewide electronic database that collects and monitors data about controlled substances dispensed in Texas.
Eliminate Tobacco Use Initiative
Addressing tobacco use across colleges and universities and more effectively contributing to actions that create a tobacco-free culture.