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New This Year: NCHCMM Day Passes—Designed for Local Access!
We heard you! For the first time ever, the 2025 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media (NCHCMM) is offering limited Day Passes—perfect for local public health professionals, students, and those navigating time or travel constraints.
This new option is designed to make NCHCMM more accessible for those unable to attend the full three-day event. Day Pass holders will gain access to all sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities happening on the selected day. Day Pass Rates: public health professionals: $250, or students: $99.
Choose the day that fits your schedule—from cutting-edge conversations about AI and vaccine communication on Monday, to deep dives into trust, equity, and narrative power throughout the week. Whether you’re exploring the field or bringing fresh insight to your local community, we’re excited to welcome you—even if for a day. Visit www.NCHCMM.org and select the "Day Pass" banner for more information and to register.

NCHCMM 2025 Agenda Now Live: Explore What’s Next in Health Communication
The agenda for the 2025 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media (NCHCMM) is now live—offering an exciting preview of what’s ahead for public health communicators. Held July 28–30 in Atlanta, the conference features a keynote by Dr. Garth Graham of YouTube Health and plenaries exploring the intersection of public health with the arts, vaccine communication, and digital storytelling.
Attendees can dive into timely sessions on AI, youth engagement, and culturally grounded campaigns. Plus, a free professional headshot station will be available on July 29. View the full agenda and register today to join the conversation shaping the future of health communication!

Share Fireworks Safety Resources This Fourth of July
With Fourth of July celebrations happening this week, public health communicators can play a vital role in promoting fireworks safety. The American Pyrotechnics Safety & Education Foundation (APSEF) provides free educational tools designed for youth, parents, and educators to encourage safe and responsible fireworks use.
Their online resource hub includes safety tip sheets, engaging videos, printable posters, and ready-to-share social media graphics. These materials are ideal for raising awareness and reducing fireworks-related injuries during holiday festivities. Download and share APSEF’s visuals to help amplify fireworks safety messaging and ensure a safer, more informed Independence Day for communities across the country. Find the assets from APSEF here.
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HHS Plans ‘Bold, Edgy’ Campaign on Ultra-Processed Foods
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a bold national campaign, “Take Back Your Health,” focused on the strong links between ultra-processed foods and increased diabetes risk. With an estimated $10-20 million budget for its first phase, the campaign aims to deliver daring, viral messaging that motivates behavior change among Americans.
It also seeks to popularize health technologies like wearables, framing them as modern, “cool” tools for tracking diet and managing health. This initiative highlights a strategic push to combine public health messaging with cutting-edge technology to address chronic disease prevention nationwide. Read more from STAT News here.
Don’t Miss the Closing Plenary at NCHCMM!
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Be sure to join us on Wednesday, July 30, for the powerful closing plenary at the National Conference for Health Communication, Marketing, and Media (NCHCMM) in Atlanta: Communicating the Value of Public Health. Sponsored by Deloitte and organized by PHCC and NPHIC, this dynamic session brings together leading voices—Brian Castrucci, Katherine Reed, and Ashani Johnson-Turbes—for a conversation on how storytelling, media strategy, and innovation can reshape public understanding of public health. Walk away inspired to elevate your messaging and impact.
This plenary is a must-attend for public health professionals seeking practical strategies to cut through misinformation, engage diverse audiences, and demonstrate the critical role of public health in improving lives. Register today to be part of this energizing conclusion to NCHCMM!
Like Measles, Misinformation is Spreading, Poll Finds
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As measles cases surge past 800 nationwide—most in Texas—a new KFF poll reveals a troubling rise in public exposure to vaccine misinformation. While most Americans still trust the measles vaccine’s safety, many report uncertainty when encountering false claims, such as the vaccine causing autism or vitamin A preventing infection.
Notably, 19% of adults believe the vaccine may be more dangerous than the disease. A clear political divide also emerged, with Republicans more likely to believe misinformation. Most concerning: parents who believe such falsehoods are more than twice as likely to delay or skip their children’s vaccines—highlighting an urgent public health communication challenge. Read the full article from NPR here.
FDA Making Plans to End its Routine Food Safety Inspections
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The FDA is reportedly exploring plans to shift most routine food safety inspections to state and local agencies—a move that could free up federal resources but raises concerns about oversight and consistency. While the FDA says inspections will continue during a reorganization period, internal sources and layoffs suggest significant changes are underway.
States already handle about one-third of routine inspections, often at lower costs, and supporters argue they meet federal standards. However, critics warn the transition could undermine national food safety, especially in states without inspection contracts. Public health leaders are watching closely, as this shift could reshape federal-state responsibilities in protecting the U.S. food supply. Read more from CBS here.
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