Strategic Health & Risk Communication

Strategic Health & Risk Communication Certificate

Gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to apply communication principles to public health problems.

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Grant recipient produces film empowering Black women

Tyra Hill knew when she heard Charlayne Hunter-Gault (ABJ ’63) talk about the Giving Voice to the Voiceless grant last year, she had to apply. Hill had attended the Holmes-Hunter […]

Profiles of Tenacity: Woody Lofton

Woody Lofton is a master’s candidate in Journalism and Mass Communications from Albany, Georgia. He is actively involved in Graduate and Professional Scholarships (GAPS) and serves as a member of […]

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Crisis Communication Think Tank launches international programs in Europe

In September, the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT) at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication launched its inaugural international programs in the Netherlands. On Sept. 19, a team of […]

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Wright Thompson discusses “The Barn” and writing advice

Speaking with eloquent prose through a deep voice, Wright Thompson described his new book, “The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi,” to an attentive audience at the […]

Why I Give: Giving a boost to those who need it

Alissa Huelsman-Bell (BSED ’90, MED ’02) can’t get enough of the University of Georgia. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in middle school education and a master’s degree in instructional technology, […]

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The future of media research resides at Grady College

For over 100 years, the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication has served as a destination for students building careers in journalism, media, advertising, public relations, and more. […]

Perspectives

“Strategic communication in health is a bridge connecting between the public and health, which reduces the information gap in a clear and easily understable way.”

Lanlan Zhang

2023 graduate of the SHRC program

Perspectives

“I chose to pursue the Strategic Health and Risk Communications certificate because I wanted to equip myself with the knowledge and skills to bridge the gap between complex health information and the general public.”

Michaela Gearty

(AB ’23)

Perspectives

“My grandparents lived in an assisted living facility, and during the pandemic, we were unable to spend quality time with them. I decided that becoming an event planner in a retirement community would be a fulfilling career for me. I received an email about the Health and Risk Communications certificate program and it seemed to be a perfect fit for my career goals!”

Caroline Kulp

(AB ’23)

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Gain expertise in strategic health and risk communication, and expand your career opportunities in this fast-growing area.