Collaborative on Media & Messaging for Health and Social Policy
@commhsp.bsky.social
We design, conduct, and disseminate research to inform how communication can help to advance #healthequity through health and social #policy. Find us at commhsp.org.
How do local TV news broadcasts cover Native Americans and their communities? In our newest blog post, Quin Mudry-Nelson shares some topline preliminary findings from the Native American Communication Project: commhsp.org/when-does-u-...
How do U.S. Media Cover Native American People? Preliminary Findings from an Analysis of 2024 U.S. Local TV News – COMM
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October 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
How do local TV news broadcasts cover Native Americans and their communities? In our newest blog post, Quin Mudry-Nelson shares some topline preliminary findings from the Native American Communication Project: commhsp.org/when-does-u-...
New study by @sarahgollust.bsky.social et al. in BMC:
US news frames the social safety net around individual stories and political conflict, systemic causes or health equity implications which may undermine public support for these policies.
US news frames the social safety net around individual stories and political conflict, systemic causes or health equity implications which may undermine public support for these policies.
October 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New study by @sarahgollust.bsky.social et al. in BMC:
US news frames the social safety net around individual stories and political conflict, systemic causes or health equity implications which may undermine public support for these policies.
US news frames the social safety net around individual stories and political conflict, systemic causes or health equity implications which may undermine public support for these policies.
📰 Our September newsletter is here!
This edition highlights recent studies & publications that discuss how to change the public health narrative, the real-world impact of framing immigration as a "crisis," and a critical look at what federal COVID-19 vaccine communication missed and more.
This edition highlights recent studies & publications that discuss how to change the public health narrative, the real-world impact of framing immigration as a "crisis," and a critical look at what federal COVID-19 vaccine communication missed and more.
September 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
📰 Our September newsletter is here!
This edition highlights recent studies & publications that discuss how to change the public health narrative, the real-world impact of framing immigration as a "crisis," and a critical look at what federal COVID-19 vaccine communication missed and more.
This edition highlights recent studies & publications that discuss how to change the public health narrative, the real-world impact of framing immigration as a "crisis," and a critical look at what federal COVID-19 vaccine communication missed and more.
What can the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine PSAs teach us about public health communication? In our newest COMM blog post, first author Margaret Tait breaks down her recently published research on the critical messaging missteps in federally-sponsored PSAs.
September 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What can the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine PSAs teach us about public health communication? In our newest COMM blog post, first author Margaret Tait breaks down her recently published research on the critical messaging missteps in federally-sponsored PSAs.
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Thanks @jenniferngandu.bsky.social!
What gives me hope is @commhsp.bsky.social's tips for communicating effectively about health disparities. It start with looking at what communities bring to the table. commhsp.org/tips-for-com...
What brings you hope @joanalker1.bsky.social?
What gives me hope is @commhsp.bsky.social's tips for communicating effectively about health disparities. It start with looking at what communities bring to the table. commhsp.org/tips-for-com...
What brings you hope @joanalker1.bsky.social?
September 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Thanks @jenniferngandu.bsky.social!
What gives me hope is @commhsp.bsky.social's tips for communicating effectively about health disparities. It start with looking at what communities bring to the table. commhsp.org/tips-for-com...
What brings you hope @joanalker1.bsky.social?
What gives me hope is @commhsp.bsky.social's tips for communicating effectively about health disparities. It start with looking at what communities bring to the table. commhsp.org/tips-for-com...
What brings you hope @joanalker1.bsky.social?
@bigcitieshealth.org Just released their updated Overdose Prevention Messaging Playbook!
It features new evidence-based guidance on communicating about harm reduction, backed by new public opinion research.
Join their webinar on Sept. 10 to learn more.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
It features new evidence-based guidance on communicating about harm reduction, backed by new public opinion research.
Join their webinar on Sept. 10 to learn more.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
@bigcitieshealth.org Just released their updated Overdose Prevention Messaging Playbook!
It features new evidence-based guidance on communicating about harm reduction, backed by new public opinion research.
Join their webinar on Sept. 10 to learn more.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
It features new evidence-based guidance on communicating about harm reduction, backed by new public opinion research.
Join their webinar on Sept. 10 to learn more.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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This paper, led by my former PhD advisee @margarettait.bsky.social, offers important insights into the limitations of the federal PSA campaign for COVID-19 vaccination way back in 2021. I know hindsight is 20/20, but wow, there were some missed opportunities in this mass communication campaign.
🔍 Did COVID-19 Vaccine PSAs Address Public Skepticism? New Publication Reveals Critical Gaps.
Key findings from research by @margarettait.bsky.social & team:
Key findings from research by @margarettait.bsky.social & team:
August 14, 2025 at 2:43 AM
This paper, led by my former PhD advisee @margarettait.bsky.social, offers important insights into the limitations of the federal PSA campaign for COVID-19 vaccination way back in 2021. I know hindsight is 20/20, but wow, there were some missed opportunities in this mass communication campaign.
🔍 Did COVID-19 Vaccine PSAs Address Public Skepticism? New Publication Reveals Critical Gaps.
Key findings from research by @margarettait.bsky.social & team:
Key findings from research by @margarettait.bsky.social & team:
August 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🔍 Did COVID-19 Vaccine PSAs Address Public Skepticism? New Publication Reveals Critical Gaps.
Key findings from research by @margarettait.bsky.social & team:
Key findings from research by @margarettait.bsky.social & team:
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If public health is about protecting all communities, why are so many still left behind?
@commhsp.bsky.social’s new report offers insights for journalists, advocates, and leaders about why and how to frame issues like #StructuralRacism and #HealthInequity to drive change.
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@commhsp.bsky.social’s new report offers insights for journalists, advocates, and leaders about why and how to frame issues like #StructuralRacism and #HealthInequity to drive change.
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Reporting about health equity is harder than ever—but what if the framing itself is part of the problem? Our new study (linked below) reveals why journalists struggle with these stories and how to reframe them effectively.
Swipe through for actionable strategies to improve health equity stories.
Swipe through for actionable strategies to improve health equity stories.
August 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
If public health is about protecting all communities, why are so many still left behind?
@commhsp.bsky.social’s new report offers insights for journalists, advocates, and leaders about why and how to frame issues like #StructuralRacism and #HealthInequity to drive change.
bsky.app/profile/comm...
@commhsp.bsky.social’s new report offers insights for journalists, advocates, and leaders about why and how to frame issues like #StructuralRacism and #HealthInequity to drive change.
bsky.app/profile/comm...
Reporting about health equity is harder than ever—but what if the framing itself is part of the problem? Our new study (linked below) reveals why journalists struggle with these stories and how to reframe them effectively.
Swipe through for actionable strategies to improve health equity stories.
Swipe through for actionable strategies to improve health equity stories.
July 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reporting about health equity is harder than ever—but what if the framing itself is part of the problem? Our new study (linked below) reveals why journalists struggle with these stories and how to reframe them effectively.
Swipe through for actionable strategies to improve health equity stories.
Swipe through for actionable strategies to improve health equity stories.
🚨 New from COMM: How can we communicate about health equity more effectively in today’s polarized world? Our latest research brief reveals key insights from public health leaders, journalists, and advocates—plus actionable strategies to drive change.
📖 Read & share: mailchi.mp/c853fe7de617...
📖 Read & share: mailchi.mp/c853fe7de617...
July COMM News
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July 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚨 New from COMM: How can we communicate about health equity more effectively in today’s polarized world? Our latest research brief reveals key insights from public health leaders, journalists, and advocates—plus actionable strategies to drive change.
📖 Read & share: mailchi.mp/c853fe7de617...
📖 Read & share: mailchi.mp/c853fe7de617...
As we reflect on Juneteenth's significance in America's racial justice journey, we're sharing key findings in our new research brief summarizing our recent publication, "Racism as a Public Health Crisis: How Declarations Shape Local TV News Attention to Racism."
June 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
As we reflect on Juneteenth's significance in America's racial justice journey, we're sharing key findings in our new research brief summarizing our recent publication, "Racism as a Public Health Crisis: How Declarations Shape Local TV News Attention to Racism."
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As always, a joy to work with @povertyscholar.bsky.social and the rest of the @commhsp.bsky.social on this survey. You can find our data tables at: commhsp.org/april-2025-p...
April 2025 Public Opinion on Medicaid – COMM
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June 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
As always, a joy to work with @povertyscholar.bsky.social and the rest of the @commhsp.bsky.social on this survey. You can find our data tables at: commhsp.org/april-2025-p...
Jamila Michener (@povertyscholar.bsky.social) and Sarah Gollust's (@sarahgollust.bsky.social) new opinion piece in Milbank argues that the Medicaid cuts being debated by Congress are undemocratic. Across the political spectrum, Americans support Medicaid—and they would act to protect the program.
In a new Milbank Quarterly guest Opinion, @povertyscholar.bsky.social &
@sarahgollust.bsky.social share public attitudes toward Congress’s proposed Medicaid funding cuts reported in their April 2025 survey.
@sarahgollust.bsky.social share public attitudes toward Congress’s proposed Medicaid funding cuts reported in their April 2025 survey.
Medicaid Cuts Are Undemocratic and Not What the American People Want | Milbank Memorial Fund
Americans from across the political spectrum oppose cuts to Medicaid, believe that the program is effective, and are willing to take steps to defend Medicaid.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Jamila Michener (@povertyscholar.bsky.social) and Sarah Gollust's (@sarahgollust.bsky.social) new opinion piece in Milbank argues that the Medicaid cuts being debated by Congress are undemocratic. Across the political spectrum, Americans support Medicaid—and they would act to protect the program.
🌞 Summer’s here—and so is our May newsletter!
May COMM News
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May 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🌞 Summer’s here—and so is our May newsletter!
Our member Natalia de Paula Moreira (@nataliapmoreira.bsky.social) and team just published an important study on declarations of racism as a public health crisis. Key findings:
May 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our member Natalia de Paula Moreira (@nataliapmoreira.bsky.social) and team just published an important study on declarations of racism as a public health crisis. Key findings:
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1/6. One thing I’ve often found interesting in research on perceptions of health disparities is the frequency with which the perspectives of the communities that bear the brunt of those disparities are omitted. In our latest @commhsp.bsky.social paper, we highlight what gets lost when that happens.
May 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
1/6. One thing I’ve often found interesting in research on perceptions of health disparities is the frequency with which the perspectives of the communities that bear the brunt of those disparities are omitted. In our latest @commhsp.bsky.social paper, we highlight what gets lost when that happens.
How can we talk about health disparities to build support for change?
Our new study found that highlighting structural causes for racial differences in health—like housing segregation—rather than just describing disparity rates increases support for addressing inequality, without backlash.
Our new study found that highlighting structural causes for racial differences in health—like housing segregation—rather than just describing disparity rates increases support for addressing inequality, without backlash.
1/6. One thing I’ve often found interesting in research on perceptions of health disparities is the frequency with which the perspectives of the communities that bear the brunt of those disparities are omitted. In our latest @commhsp.bsky.social paper, we highlight what gets lost when that happens.
May 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
How can we talk about health disparities to build support for change?
Our new study found that highlighting structural causes for racial differences in health—like housing segregation—rather than just describing disparity rates increases support for addressing inequality, without backlash.
Our new study found that highlighting structural causes for racial differences in health—like housing segregation—rather than just describing disparity rates increases support for addressing inequality, without backlash.
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Poll: Many Americans say they’ll lose trust in public health recommendations under federal leadership changes. But despite stark divisions, several health priorities have bipartisan support.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Poll: Many Americans say they’ll lose trust in public health recommendations under federal leadership changes. But despite stark divisions, several health priorities have bipartisan support.
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Check out this article (linked below) by COMM member Kristina Medero and co-authors @sarahgollust.bsky.social, CeRon Ford, and Hamdi Abdi on identifying and addressing imposter participants in qualitative research—offering practical recommendations to strengthen study integrity.
April 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Check out this article (linked below) by COMM member Kristina Medero and co-authors @sarahgollust.bsky.social, CeRon Ford, and Hamdi Abdi on identifying and addressing imposter participants in qualitative research—offering practical recommendations to strengthen study integrity.
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The latest from our @commhsp.bsky.social team’s effort to understand what is getting through—most Americans had heard at least a little about the firing of scientists and health workers. Read more in the 🧵 ⬇️
📣To what extent is the U.S. public aware of firing of federal workers, canceling of research grants, or removal of public data that’s disrupting public health and science? Members of our team fielded a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults in late March. www.milbank.org/quarterly/op... 1/
Public Awareness of Threats to Public Health and Science in March 2025 | Milbank Memorial Fund
Our survey found that a high proportion of the American public (almost 80%) had heard about the firing of federal scientists and health workers, and a substantial number had heard of federal cuts to h...
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April 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The latest from our @commhsp.bsky.social team’s effort to understand what is getting through—most Americans had heard at least a little about the firing of scientists and health workers. Read more in the 🧵 ⬇️
Rebekah Nagler & collaborators reveal partisan disparities in public awareness of federal science agency threats—with Democrats more likely to know of funding cuts & firings. As layoffs grow, public engagement becomes urgent to show how cuts impact health outcomes. Article linked in original post.
📣To what extent is the U.S. public aware of firing of federal workers, canceling of research grants, or removal of public data that’s disrupting public health and science? Members of our team fielded a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults in late March. www.milbank.org/quarterly/op... 1/
Public Awareness of Threats to Public Health and Science in March 2025 | Milbank Memorial Fund
Our survey found that a high proportion of the American public (almost 80%) had heard about the firing of federal scientists and health workers, and a substantial number had heard of federal cuts to h...
www.milbank.org
April 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Rebekah Nagler & collaborators reveal partisan disparities in public awareness of federal science agency threats—with Democrats more likely to know of funding cuts & firings. As layoffs grow, public engagement becomes urgent to show how cuts impact health outcomes. Article linked in original post.
Dominant narratives shape health—reinforcing power & inequality. Our report breaks down 5 harmful narratives, from ‘American Exceptionalism’ to ‘Inherent Scarcity,’ and their role in unjust systems. Read more here: commhsp.org/dominant-nar...
Dominant Narratives in Health – COMM
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April 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Dominant narratives shape health—reinforcing power & inequality. Our report breaks down 5 harmful narratives, from ‘American Exceptionalism’ to ‘Inherent Scarcity,’ and their role in unjust systems. Read more here: commhsp.org/dominant-nar...
New Milbank opinion piece from our COMM team members, Jamila Michener (@povertyscholar.bsky.social) and Sarah Rozenblum, on how state child tax credits can advance equity. Expanding these credits can help reduce child poverty and support families most in need—a must-read! Link in the comments.
April 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
New Milbank opinion piece from our COMM team members, Jamila Michener (@povertyscholar.bsky.social) and Sarah Rozenblum, on how state child tax credits can advance equity. Expanding these credits can help reduce child poverty and support families most in need—a must-read! Link in the comments.
How can local journalism better serve public health? Trust + access + collaboration = stronger stories. Key takeaways from our panel with top journalists; @joannekenen.bsky.social, @denekdryden.bsky.social, Sheila Eldred, and moderator @ninamoini.bsky.social in the blogpost linked in the comments.
April 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
How can local journalism better serve public health? Trust + access + collaboration = stronger stories. Key takeaways from our panel with top journalists; @joannekenen.bsky.social, @denekdryden.bsky.social, Sheila Eldred, and moderator @ninamoini.bsky.social in the blogpost linked in the comments.