Center for Health Communication - UT Austin

We really enjoyed collaborating with Dr. Burgermaster on our recent Nutrition Communication for Diabetes Prevention course. Learn more about her work and food is medicine approach in this virtual lecture!

Pre-med or med student? Our free Health Communication Training Series course on Nutrition Communication is designed for clinicians and offers 1 hour of CME credit: https://rebrand.ly/HCTS_Nutrition

UT Public Health Coalition Monthly Seminar Series Fall 2026 UT Public Health Coalition Monthly Seminar Series

In Acres Homes, a historic Houston neighborhood, we collaborated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and multiple community-based organizations to create a strategy for reaching residents with important health information and research opportunities.

Together, we focused on building local communication capacity, integrating digital and interpersonal channels, and implementing place-based strategies that strengthen community networks to enhance sustainable health promotion.

Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1097/PHH.0000000000002419

is a time to reflect on the roles we can each play in reducing stigma around seeking help.

When it comes to changing how we talk and think about mental health, everyone can benefit from refreshing their skills, much like you would for other recertifications.

Sign up for our FREE, self-paced “Mental Health, Stigma, and Communication” course (CME/CNE credit available): https://rebrand.ly/HCTS_MentalHealth

Note: If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. Support is available 24/7 in English and Spanish.

Want to get involved in interdisciplinary research at Moody College of Communication - UT Austin? Join us for Health Comm Huddle, an informal info session about how graduate students can get connected to opportunities at the Center for Health Communication.

Details:
🗓️ Sept. 29 at 12 – 1 p.m.
📍 CMB 2.112A Moody Meeting Room
🥨 Snacks and refreshments provided.
✅ No RSVP required.

Open to UT grad students from all colleges and schools on campus. Our work spans many scholarly interests, including communication, public health, medicine, social work, and more.

Learn more about our work, and don’t forget to subscribe to our e-mail newsletter for more updates: https://uthealthcomm.org/

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We were excited to work with Texas DSHS on a video promoting folic acid intake for women of child-bearing age (18 – 39). Folic acid’s ability to prevent birth defects is most effective if taken before pregnancy, and our research revealed additional persuasive messages, especially amongst younger audiences (18 – 22).

The resulting campaign focuses on the overall beauty and health benefits of this powerful vitamin, not just its protective effects during pregnancy. Watch “Folic Acid: The Superhero Vitamin for Women!” in English and Spanish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czpO_V-7jSo

Folic acid promotes healthy cell growth and can help your hair and nails grow.

And, when you are ready to have a baby, taking folic acid before and during early pregnancy can help prevent birth defects.

Folic acid is a beauty must-have for your daily routine.

Start your folic acid journey today and feel the difference.

🚨 Texas physicians: New CME requirements are here.

Texas Medicine Today recently outlined new state rules making nutritional and metabolic health education mandatory for Texas physicians and medical students starting Jan. 1, 2027. The new CME requirements aim to stress healthy eating and standardize nutritional and metabolic health education across the state.

Earn CME credit with our free HCTS course “Nutrition Communication for Diabetes Prevention.” This course outlines practical strategies for effective nutrition conversations, alongside effective patient-provider nutrition communication examples.

To read Texas Medical Association's full article, click the link below: https://www.texmed.org/TexasMedicineDetail.aspx?id=68421

To register for our free HCTS course, click the link below: https://rebrand.ly/HCTS_Nutrition

While team rivalries can be heated, so can the game-day sun. Heat awareness and protection are crucial for supporting yourself while you cheer on your team. Learn the symptoms of heat illness and look out for fellow fans, especially those who may be at higher risk.

Check out Healthyhorns for more student health and wellness resources! 🤘

Have a happy and restful Labor Day weekend! We want to recognize and share appreciation for the public health and healthcare professionals who keep our workplaces, communities, and families safe and thriving every day — many of whom spend holidays away from loved ones in service to others.

Individuals dedicated to this ceaseless work deserve better support, and reducing burnout can benefit the populations they serve as well. Addressing it calls for meaningful, systems-level approaches that foster well-being, strengthen collaboration, and build healthier work environments.

The free "Strategies to Support Team Well-Being" course, taught by Dell Medical School - UT Austin’s Assistant Dean for Professional Fulfillment and Well-being, focuses on evidence-based communication and leadership strategies designed for high-feasibility and high-impact: https://rebrand.ly/TeamWellbeing

With a new semester come new routines, friends, and opportunities to practice healthy habits. Washing your hands frequently and avoiding touching your face are the simplest ways to prioritize your health this semester. In addition, being mindful of your surroundings and obeying traffic signals on campus can help keep everyone safe.

Check out our article evaluating “Don’t touch your face” messages for more information on how health communication interventions can disrupt common germ-spreading behaviors: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196655324006886?via%3Dihub

What did you do on your summer vacation? 😎

Here at the CHC, we hosted our annual health communication sleepaway camp—otherwise known as the Health Communication Leadership Institute (HCLI). This three-day event brought health communication professionals from a variety of fields, backgrounds, and regions to the Moody College of Communication - UT Austin to learn and discuss current trends in research and messaging. Check out some of the highlights: https://uthealthcomm.org/news/hcli-2026-highlights

Didn’t get to join us this year? Don’t worry—we’re going to do it all again in 2027. Sign up for our mailing list to get updates! https://rebrand.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4758325b7e18630b120ff4ce8&id=d35953f009