Health Communication

Success Stories

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is a nationally recognized source for its comprehensive experience in the field of health communication.

For more than 10 years, our projects have addressed numerous, consumer health, occupational health, school health and environmental health topics, including infectious diseases and biological threats… all in the name of improving human lives.

Some of our success stories include:

ORAU Evaluates Formaldehyde Risks through Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)

We manage IRIS—an electronic database that contains possible human health effects from various chemical exposures and provides authoritative information for use in risk assessments, decision-making and regulatory activities.

Auto-INFORM Successful in Analyzing Emerging Health Issues

ORAU uses AutoINFORM—its data-mining tool—to code and analyze health topics from a variety of media, including newspapers, television and the Internet.

Customized Training Programs that Assist Healthcare Professionals with Targeting Special Populations

We develop and deliver train-the-trainer courses that increase awareness about health issues that impact minorities and underserved populations.

Population Monitoring Program Helping to Improve Public Health Response to Radiological Incidents

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) looked to ORAU for assistance in developing a comprehensive population monitoring guide to assist communities in preparing for a timely and adequate response to such emergencies.

Radiological Terrorism Toolkit Provides Training for Physicians and Clinicians

We worked with the CDC to prepare healthcare workers to respond locally to mass casualties with potential radiological injuries.

Consumer Health Resource Information Service (CHRIS) Program Reaches Communities to Eliminate Health Disparities

CHRIS, a faith-based initiative funded by the National Library of Medicine and administered by ORAU, works to address minority health disparities through community level intervention and prevention measures.

Effective Messaging Helping the Public Better Understand Pandemic Flu

We assist government agencies with prevention, preparation for, and response to the threat of pandemic flu.