Health Communication in Action
Boston University Master of Science in Health Communication online program seeks to highlight relevant examples of effective health communication from faculty, students, and industry leaders. View our latest “Health Communication in Action” features below.
April 3, 2013 - BU MSHC Grads Save Lives: Meet Trish Salomon
You don’t have to be a doctor to save a life. Trish Salomon is proof of that. Salomon, a graduate of BU’s Master of Science in Health Communication program, was recently the spotlight of an article in Food & Nutrition Magazine that highlights the life-changing impact she is making in her role as the wellness [...]
April 3, 2013 - BU Launches Sexpert Blog and Condom Fairy Service
College students love to learn—and sex is a hot topic for many. Unfortunately, distorted information is just a click away. That’s why Boston University’s Student Health Services (SHS) department is determined to equip students with more accurate information regarding sexual health. Through open communication, this initiative seeks to educate students in a way that boosts [...]
March 27, 2013 - MSHC student balances school with Capitol Hill career
Adjoa Adofo Communications Director U.S. House of Representatives 2012 Graduate of the MSHC program Boston University Office of Distance Education follows the life of Master of Science in Health Communication Masters Candidate Adjoa Adofo, who balances school with a career on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Adjoa is able to find time for her coursework [...]
December 31, 2012 - Boston University hosts Health Journalism 2013
Boston University will host the American Health Care Journalists (AHCJ)’s annual conference along with Boston Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School/Harvard School of Public Health. The conference offers skills-building workshops, panel discussions, and visits to area research sites. Dates: March 14 – 17, 2013. Location: Seaport Boston Hotel and the adjacent Seaport World Trade Center. [...]
December 12, 2012 - MSHC Professor takes on Corporate Communication Best Practices
Stephen Quigley, a faculty member and coordinator of Boston University Master of Science in Health Communication (MSHC) online program, authored and co-edited two chapters of Managing Corporate Communication: A Cross-Cultural Approach. This book consists of current corporate communication scholarship from Europe with professional best practices from the U.S. Professor Quigley is an Associate Professor of [...]
November 21, 2012 - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funds BU Research
A team of Boston University researchers including faculty members of BU College of Communication and School of Public Health and Center for Global Health & Development won a grant from Grand Challenges Exploration, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant will be used to develop its concept titled “Pamoja,” the [...]
June 7, 2012 – Student Spotlight: Jamie Rauscher
Jamie Rauscher Jamie is a May 2011 graduate of the Boston University Health Communication program. Originally from the metropolitan Chicago area, Jamie lives in Lexington, Massachusetts. Her professional experience is based entirely in health care and includes management consulting, pharmaceutical sales, and marketing communications. She currently works at Brigham and Women’s Hospital as a Project [...]
May 31, 2012 – MSHC student wins the Rosabelle M. Tifft Student Grant
Carolann Martines (left) with Jill McDonald, APR, Secretary of NESHCo’s Board of Directors and Vice President, Communication and Market Development at Eastern Maine Medical Center Each year New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo) awards a student with the Rosabelle M. Tifft Student Grant. The 2012 winner is Carolann Martines, a current student in the [...]
May 8, 2012 – Student Spotlight: Meeghan De Cagna
Meeghan De Cagna Meeghan is a 2012 graduate of the Boston University’s Master of Science in Health Communication program. Professionally, she has extensive experience in marketing, having worked for 18 years in executive positions at a $100 million privately held company. Meeghan left the company and joined a non-profit organization where mission was equally as [...]
May 3, 2012 – How BU’s Epidemiology Research Leads to Public Health Awareness
In April, BU Today published a five part series on how Boston University’s various departments are taking on cancer research. The “BU Takes on Cancer” series spotlights the research and work of faculty members from various schools and departments within Boston University. Read more…
February 28, 2012 – MSHC Graduate Moderates Roundtable at Mobile Healthcare Communications 2012
Mario Nacinovich, a graduate and course facilitator of Boston University’s Master of Science in Health Communication online program, moderated a roundtable on the topic of “Integrating Mobile and Social” at the Mobile Healthcare Communications 2012 Conference on January 26th at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York in New York City. Read more…
February 22, 2012 – MSHC Graduate co-authors an article in The Journal of the European Medical Writers
Mario Nacinovich, a graduate of Boston University Metropolitan College’s Master of Science in Health Communication online program, co-authored an article titled Healthcare Communications: A Question of Definition published in The Journal of the European Medical Writers, The Write Stuff. Read more…
February 22, 2012 – Boston University Professor Steve Quigley Creates Social Media Mentoring Group
Boston University’s Professor Steve Quigley was featured in the Boston Business Journal for setting up an informal Reverse Mentoring Group to connect students and communication professionals. In this group, six college seniors from BU tutor the professionals on social media technology, and the professionals teach the students about the industry. Read more…
February 22, 2012 – BU Professor talks to Causemedia.com about Social Media and Nonprofits
Boston University Professor Steve Quigley, faculty coordinator for the Master of Science in Health Communication online program, was recently featured on the Causemedia.com blog discussing the benefits of Social Media for nonprofit enterprises. Read more…
January 25, 2012 -Meet MET HC 756, Contemporary Public Relations Course Facilitators
As with all online Master of Science in Health Communication (MSHC) courses, students of MET HC756, Contemporary Public Relations taught by Professor Stephen Quigley are assisted by a facilitator. The course facilitator provides guidance and support to students, including help with assignment instructions, achieving course learning objectives, and participating in online chat and interaction sessions. Read more…
October 12, 2011 – Steve Quigley Named 2011 Outstanding Educator of the Year
Steve Quigley, professor and academic co-coordinator for Boston University’s MSHC online program, was honored with the 2011 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Read more…
June 29, 2011 – DASH Diet Ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report
The DASH diet, co-developed by Boston University Medical Campus associate provost Thomas Moore, was ranked the “Best Diet Overall” by U.S News & World Report. Read more…
May 18, 2011 -Professor Wayne LaMorte Wins Prestigious Metcalf Award
Wayne LaMorte, professor of epidemiology for the Master of Science in Health Communication program, is the recipient of Boston University’s prestigious Metcalf Award. Read more…
May 2, 2011 - Pauline Hamel to Present at Brilliance in Biocommunications Conference
Dr. Pauline Hamel will present “Public Health and the Health Communicator: Rethinking our views of the American Healthcare System” at the Brilliance in Biocommunications Conference. Read more…
April 13, 2011 - BU Conference to Explore Global Health Journalism during Disasters
Boston University will host an international conference to explore how journalists and disaster responders can collaborate better during a crisis. Read more…
