New Communications Planning Guide for Local Health Departments

A new Communications Planning Guide has been released to aid local health departments in crafting effective communication strategies. This resource supports professionals regardless of their staff size, experience, or organizational priorities. The guide offers a basic framework and essential questions for developing robust communication strategies.

 

Created by members of the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ Public Health Communications Workgroup (2023-2024), the guide is designed to enhance public health communication efforts. Local health departments can use this tool to improve outreach and engagement with their communities. Click here to learn more and download the guide.