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Communicating Public Health in Plain Language

Year:  2025  |  Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals  |  Priority Topic: N/A  |  Setting:  Online  |  Format:  Live  |  Sponsor:  Emory University/Central Office

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Overview:

This is a live webinar on October 15, 2025, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join. 

This webinar on effective public health communication is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to reach diverse audiences across various industries and communities. During this interactive session, participants will discover the critical importance of clear, accessible communication in public health settings and learn practical plain language techniques that can transform complex health information into understandable, actionable messages. Through real-world examples and proven strategies, attendees will gain hands-on experience in tailoring their communication approach for different audiences, ensuring their public health messages resonate with and effectively serve diverse populations.

Charlotte Hughes Huntley, PhD, MPH, is an accomplished epidemiologist and public health leader with over 25 years of experience in healthcare and public health. She is a multidisciplinary public health entrepreneur. As CEO and principal consultant at DrCHHuntley, LLC, she provides epidemiologic consulting solutions to nonprofit organizations, community health foundations, and state government agencies. As Founder of Public Health Entrepreneurs, LLC, Dr. Huntley leads in providing support to public health entrepreneurs. As Founder of IBET Community, she provides a space dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of influential women. Dr. Huntley is the host of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast, with over 400 weekly episodes, the Public Health Entrepreneurs Podcast, and the Tribal Epidemiology Centers Podcast.

 

Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze the importance of clear public health communication across different industries and community contexts.
  • Apply plain language principles and techniques to transform complex public health information.
  • Create tailored public health messages for specific audiences using appropriate communication strategies.

    CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing these modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.

    This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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