The October session of Hot Topics in Practice will present a number of evidence-based communication practices to help public health practitioners anticipate rumors and draw from hands-on resources to confront them. By viewing this webinar, participants will be better prepared to make changes that can help ground health communication in greater transparency and trust.
Learning Objectives
- Describe key concepts in navigating the current health information environment
- List practical resources to address health rumors and foster trust
- Identify steps to address rumors
Intended Audiences
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Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
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Community organizers, social workers, public safety and tribal justice professionals
Presenter
Tara Kirk Sell, PhD
Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
Associate Professor in the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Resources
- Slides | Slide handout (slides available immediately before session)
Continuing Education Credits
Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.
