Health Communication in Action
Boston University Master of Science in Health Communication online program seeks to highlight relevant examples of effective health communication at work. View our latest “Health Communication In Action” features below.
Boston University Celebrates Health Literacy & Health Communication Awareness
Boston University’s online Master of Science in Health Communication program is proud to recognize and support Health Literacy Month. Read more…
Understanding the Current State of Health Literacy
Dr. Pauline Hamel, a professor with Boston University’s online Master of Science in Health Communication program, presented her poster presentation at the IHA Health Literacy Conference in Irvine, CA. Read more…
Boston University Making an Impact in Global Health
Boston University has deepened its commitment to the worldwide fight against disease by creating and funding the Center for Global Health and Development. Read more…
Health Communication & Probiotics
A new study recently published found that children who included probiotics, a live culture found in foods such as yogurt, in their daily diets experienced reduced cold and flu symptoms. Read more…
Boston University Celebrates Health Literacy Month & Health Communication Awareness
BOSTON, Massachusetts. October 1, 2009 — Boston University’s online Master of Science in Health Communication program is proud to recognize and support Health Literacy Month. Building better communication between health care professionals and patients is an important component of creating efficient patient care, and it’s an endeavor supported by Boston University’s online health communication program.
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Understanding the Current State of Health Literacy
Health literacy is an important but often overlooked concept in the health care industry. October is Health Literacy Month and to address the importance of communication between physicians, therapists, clinicians, and their patients, the Institute for Healthcare Advancement recently held their Health Literacy Conference in Irvine, CA.
At the conference, Dr. Pauline Hamel, a professor at Boston [...]
Boston University Making an Impact in Global Health
As an innovative and forward-thinking leader in health research and health care practice, Boston University is continuously taking steps to increase its involvement in important health issues. Recently, Boston University deepened its commitment to the global fight against disease by creating and funding the Center for Global Health and Development. “This is an unprecedented foray [...]
Read MoreHealth Communication & Probiotics
This story was pitched to the ABC affiliate by our current BU Health Communication student, Zipporah Dvash, who is the assistant vice president of public affairs and development at the Long Island College Hospital, directly applying the concepts learned in her coursework with her professional work.
Probiotics Reported to Reduce Cold and Flu Symptoms in Children
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