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Health Communication

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:

CHEMPACK Demo screenshotORAU Develops Mapping Application for CDC’s CHEMPACK Program

ORAU designed and built a mapping application that helps CHEMPACK’s staff and their state and local partners keep track of the antidote cache sites and containers.

Virtual Community Reception CenterORAU Develops Virtual Community Reception Center for the CDC

ORAU developed the Virtual Community Reception Center, a 3-D, Web-based training tool that helps the CDC prepare public health officials for mass casualty radiation emergencies.

ORISE Develops Community Assessment Tool for the CDC

ORISE developed the Community Assessment Tool (CAT) for the CDC to help strengthen existing preparedness plans by allowing the health care system and other agencies to work together during a pandemic.

ORISE Assists CDC with Radiation Emergency Preparedness Conference

ORISE was an integral partner in assisting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with hosting Bridging the Gaps: Public Health and Radiation Emergency Preparedness conference from March 21-24, 2011, in Atlanta.

Travelers’ Health Campaign Earns Honors at NAGC Awards Ceremony

The Travelers’ Health flu prevention campaign won first place and award of excellence honors from the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) during its annual Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards.

Travelers’ Health Campaign Takes Critical Messages Worldwide

ORISE has played a key role in preparing to get the good-health message out to travelers throughout the United States and beyond for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

ORISE Responds to H1N1 Flu, Sees Results from Prepared Community

ORISE used its automated data-mining program Auto-INFORM (Auto Immunization News FOR Managers) to monitor news articles, blogs, Twitter and the Web for information related to the H1N1 virus.

AutoINFORM 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.

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