Articles tagged Health Communicators
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 [...]
American Health Care System for Health Communicators MET CM 750
Overview: A vital component of the Health Communication curriculum, this course explores the health care system in terms of 1) communication within organizations, resources, and processes that constitute structure and operations; 2) relationships among stakeholders that shape it; and 3) resulting policies that impact system performance and influence the future of health care. Given the [...]
Read MoreProfessional Health Care Communicator
If you’re already engaged in a career in the field of Health Communication, you’re probably aware of the tremendous demand for skilled communicators and the potential impact that those communicators can have on societal health issues. It is with this knowledge in mind that you’ve determined that now is the time for an investment in [...]
Read MoreBoston University Launches New Online MSHC Program Website
New BU website provides prospective students with program information as well as relevant industry news and career resources for the rapidly emergent field of health communication.
BOSTON - Boston University’s College of Communication and Metropolitan College are proud to announce the official launch of the new online Master of Science in Health Communication website, http://healthcommunication.bu.edu/. In [...]
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Supporting Our Online Health Communicators
At Boston University’s Metropolitan College, we are committed to empowering students with the skills and knowledge you need to become an effective Health Communicator and, as a result, we are committed to providing them with an unprecedented level of academic and personal support.
Boston University distance learning programs were created with working [...]
