01/17/2024
Happy 2024! We are pleased to share this summer 2024 professional development course at The American University of Rome that will be led by Dr. Renata Schiavo, a Principal at Strategies for Equity and Communication Impact - SECI. See information and link below. Please share. We hope to see you in Rome!
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HEALTH AND RISK COMMUNICATION IN AN INTERPANDEMIC WORLD: STRATEGIES FOR A SYSTEM THINKING AND EQUITY-DRIVEN APPROACH
A Global Health Communication Institute
Rome, Italy, July 8-19, 2024
The American University of Rome invites professionals to a transformative 10-day Institute on Health and Risk Communication. Deeply rooted in the analysis of recent global health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, this course focuses on Social and Behavior Change (SBC), Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC), Health Equity, and Human Rights, offering a comprehensive exploration of strategic communication in the context of pandemics and other health areas.
Participants will delve into strategies for enhancing health systems, addressing inequities, and navigating political and social determinants of health. The curriculum emphasizes participatory and multisectoral communication techniques to achieve impactful behavioral, social and policy outcomes in various stages of pandemic management as well as in improving health, racial and social equity in the prevention and management of other health and social issues.
Special topics include trust-building in scientific communication, combating misinformation, ethical media engagement, human-centered design, and leveraging storytelling and arts for community outreach. The course uniquely benefits from its setting in Rome, incorporating site visits and insights from local and international experts, reflecting on Italy’s experience with the pandemic as well as ongoing work on addressing health and social inequities across health areas.
The program will incorporate learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring their broader implications on global health. It will equip attendees with practical skills and engage them in creating sustainable, equity-focused solutions to advance public health and clinical outcomes.
For additional details, visit the AUR course information page:
The Institute will meet from Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CET on Monday to Thursday and 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CET on Fridays
