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ORAU Develops Communication and Training Solutions for Public Health

Americans face a number of health challenges. Numerous chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes, are reaching epidemic proportions. New infectious disease threats are on the horizon due to terrorism and the emergence of a global society.

Effective health communication and training are essential to preparing the nation to address these challenges. Yet approximately half of American adults do not understand basic health information, and much of the healthcare community is lacking the necessary communication resources and training.

To address these issues, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is developing practical and innovative tools to help its customers educate the public, train healthcare workers, and facilitate health communication at all levels. We develop customized solutions that are evidence-based and use a variety of approaches including Web 2.0 technologies to maximize your reach.

Our complete package of services is focused in the following key areas:

Public Health Communication and Marketing

We help our clients identify the health messages that will motivate and encourage people to make a change.

Health Promotion and Outreach

We develop outreach programs and resources for special populations or those who require information on specific health subjects.

Public Health Preparedness

We assist agencies in preparing for public health emergencies.

Training and Education

We specialize in training and education around targeted health topics.

Research and Evaluation

We build solid health communication programs based on thorough research and evaluation.

Spanish HIV Toolkit

ORAU has developed a hands-on computer based course to familiarize representatives of AIDS Service Organizations with reliable online Spanish language HIV/AIDS treatment and related medical information from the National Library of Medicine.

The Spanish language course materials include:

  • Workbook and a companion tool kit,
  • AIDSinfo Glossaries (English & Spanish)
  • NLM AIDS reference cards
  • NLM brochures and handouts