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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · 8d

Did you know September is Baby Safety Month? 🍼

Here's your reminder that keeping little ones safe goes hand in hand with supporting families.

Make sure to check out our free course on family-centered-care, taught by leading experts: hcts.uthealthcommtraining.org/courses/hcts...

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · 9d

Thanks for driving vital conversations and collaborations across the state! Check out the free, 1-hour trainings we developed together, including topics like "Dealing with Conflicting Health Information" and "AI in Health Communication": tephi.texas.gov/training/hcts

Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute @tephi-tx.bsky.social · 12d

What an incredible summit! Thank you to all our #TXPHS25 attendees for bringing your energy, ideas, and passion for public health.

Also, a huge thanks to our speakers and panelists — your expertise inspired powerful conversations. We’re grateful to have shared this time with you!

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · 17d

Today on National Opioid Awareness Day, we’re reminded of the importance of empathy and understanding in patient care.

Dr. Brandon Altillo highlights how genuine human responses can build stronger relationships and support those facing pain and opioid challenges.

Learn more: rebrand.ly/HCTS_Pai

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · 26d

What better @utaustin.bsky.social pair to teach the AI in Health Communication course than LLM expert @jessyjli.bsky.social & @texasmoody.bsky.social #HealthComm scholar @mackert.bsky.social? Sign up for this free, self-paced course developed with @tephi-tx.bsky.social: rebrand.ly/HCTS_AI

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Sep 4

📣 NEW HCTS course developed in collaboration with @tephi-tx.bsky.social: AI in Health Communication 📣

Explore responsible applications and best practices for maximizing impact and building trust with @utaustin.bsky.social experts @jessyjli.bsky.social & @mackert.bsky.social.

💻: rebrand.ly/HCTS_AI

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Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute @tephi-tx.bsky.social · Sep 3

This course explores responsible applications of AI in public health communication and best practices for organizational support, fostering transparency, and building trust. HCTS courses are developed by @uthealthcomm.org‬ in partnership with TEPHI. Enroll: rebrand.ly/HCTS_AI

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Hayley Fick @hayley-mae.bsky.social · Aug 6

I first fell in love with helping scientists become better communicators at NASA. Helping build many of these $0-$25 courses for public health professionals & clinicians with comm experts from my alma mater (@texasmoody.bsky.social) has been such a rewarding way to bring those lessons to scale!

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Aug 5

Increased social media usage and AI tools have transformed how health information spreads today.

In recent New England Journal of Medicine article, @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social elaborates on why skilled health communicators are needed now more than ever: buff.ly/FqIkmAl

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Aug 5

At the Center for Health Communication, this is our mission. That’s why we created the Health Communication Training Series (HCTS) - a set of free and low-cost online courses to help students and professionals improve their skills in health messaging, digital media, and more: buff.ly/QWwU8Ur

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Aug 5

Increased social media usage and AI tools have transformed how health information spreads today.

In recent New England Journal of Medicine article, @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social elaborates on why skilled health communicators are needed now more than ever: buff.ly/FqIkmAl

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Aug 1

We already know that AI is reshaping how we communicate... but how about within #HealthCommunication?

A brand new HCTS course is on the way, featuring UT Austin experts @jessyjli.bsky.social and @mackert.bsky.social.

Stay tuned for updates + enrollment information! 💻

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Jun 17

Thank you for an amazing week at the Health Communication Leadership Institute! We couldn't do it without our sponsors @tephi-tx.bsky.social‬ & St. David's HealthCare. Subscribe to our email list so you don't miss out on #UTHCLI 2026 and other events: rebrand.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Jun 17

No one can or should do it alone. #UTHCLI keynote speaker Dr. Lakey, The University of Texas System Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs & Chief Medical Officer, reminded us about the importance of public health experts working with groups like schools, faith leaders, and local doctors to build trust.

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Jun 16

On the final day of #UTHCLI, attendees get a chance to apply the skills they've been honing together and activate their new network. Teams develop and present case studies on a current health topic, and this year it was about interventions to help college-aged students manage Sickle Cell Disease.

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Jun 16

#UTHCLI got a behind-the-scenes look at real campaigns from fellow #healthcomm practitioners. Thank you for graciously sharing your best practices and lessons learned! Learn more about our annual event: healthcomm.utexas.edu/education/hcli

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Jun 13

We heard from some superstar teachers and experts from @utaustin.bsky.social‬ and @txst.edu. They gave #UTHCLI attendees practical, step-by-step plans to hone soft skills such as:
👉 Community Engagement
👉 Finding Meaning in Work
👉 Leading Without Authority
👉 Fostering Creativity

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Jun 12

#UTHCLI helps us learn more about health comm professionals' training needs. Attendees helped us pilot exercises for two upcoming free online courses on Using AI in Health Communication & Finding Meaning in Work. Browse our current HCTS courses: uthealthcomm.org/education/hcts

UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Jun 12

One of our #UTHCLI sponsors @tephi-tx.bsky.social‬ discussed their statewide wastewater epidemiology network poised to revolutionize how we detect and respond to public health threats. Learn more about TexWEB: tephi.texas.gov/early-detect...

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Jun 11

The 11th annual Health Communication Leadership Institute (HCLI) has officially kicked off! Stay tuned for highlights from our lineup of speakers and join the conversation using #UTHCLI. Learn more about the event: healthcomm.utexas.edu/education/hcli

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Jun 11

We had a great time welcoming attendees to @utaustin.bsky.social‬ for the 11th annual Health Communication Leadership Institute (HCLI) event with a networking reception in our @texasmoody.bsky.social‬ offices last night! #UTHCLI

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · May 15

Registration for #UTHCLI closes tomorrow!

We have a few spots available for this engaging 3-day workshop focused on #HealthComm best practices and #LeadershipDevelopment.

See the full agenda and register 👉 healthcomm.utexas.edu/education/hcli

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · May 9

#ACLFest isn't the only one with a great lineup this year. Check out some of the speakers we have on the #UTHCLI agenda this June!

Registration closes soon 👉 healthcomm.utexas.edu/education/hcli
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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · May 8

This week, CommunicateHealth sat down with our very own @mackert.bsky.social to chat about educating tomorrow’s health communicators.

Check out this conversation: communicatehealth.com/wehearthealt...

#HealthLiteracy #HealthComm

Voices From the Field: Mike Mackert, UT Austin — CommunicateHealth

This week, we’re taking you back to school — or rather, to The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) for a chat with Dr. Mike Mackert. Mike is the director of the Center for Health Communication…

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · May 2

📢 NEW COURSE ALERT! 📢

Check out Family-Centered Care: Enhancing Practices for Families with Young Children, our new, free HCTS course designed to equip you with knowledge and skills to ensure the safety and well-being of infants and young children.

Enroll now 👉 rebrand.ly/HCTS_Family

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Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute @tephi-tx.bsky.social · Apr 24

Great news! Our TEPHI-sponsored Health Communication Training Series courses, developed in partnership with @uthealthcomm.org are now approved for up to 1 hour CPH. Learn more at tephi.texas.gov/training/hcts.

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UT Center for Health Communication @uthealthcomm.org · Apr 10

Check out some of the message designs featured in local corner stores, on public transit, and social media this spring as part of the "In Austin, We Keep Each Other Safe," campaign developed in partnership with Austin Public Health around the dangers of fentanyl and how to prevent overdose deaths.

Two young women stand closely together outdoors, one with her arm around the other. The message reads: “In Austin, we keep each other safe.” The poster warns about fentanyl in drugs and lists overdose signs and safety tips.

A gray-bearded man stands outside under a clear sky. The message says: “In Austin, we keep each other safe.” The poster warns that mixing drugs increases overdose risk and encourages carrying naloxone.

A man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard looks straight at the camera. The yellow poster warns that fentanyl can be hidden in any drug and urges everyone to carry and know how to use naloxone.

A young man and woman stand close together outdoors. The message says: “Stay connected.” It urges those who use drugs to carry naloxone and have someone check in on them. “In Austin, we keep each other safe.”

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