Today on #FacesofJCIH, join us in welcoming our new interns, Caroline and Naurah, to the JCIH Editorial team!  #HealthCommunication #HealthEducation #HealthPromotion #GlobalHealth

Ever wondered what it takes for a foreign doctor to build trust and have a successful consultation? It's more than just language fluency!

Today, the JCIH would like to spotlight Menstrual Health. In bringing awareness to this topic, we would like to feature Days for Girls, a nonprofit organization that aims to increase access to menstrual care and education.

In this study, semi-structured interviews were developed based on the Theory of Planned Behavior and other interpersonal communication practices.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! To bring awareness to this ongoing issue, JCIH wanted to highlight the important work of Childhood Cancer International, or CCI.

September is World Alzheimer’s Disease Month! To shed further light on this disease, we wanted to share a graphic that highlights the differences between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.

“In Norwegian hospitals, patients with newly diagnosed inflammatory joint disease are offered consultations with nurses, to address health issues related to their diagnosis and treatment.

September 11 is World Sepsis Day! Sepsis occurs when chemicals released in the bloodstream to fight an infection trigger inflammation throughout the body. This can cause a cascade of changes that damage multiple organ systems.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day!  In honor of this important day, we wanted to highlight the great work the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is doing.

What happens when birth plans collide with a global pandemic? For our last podcast of this series, join us for a compelling interview with Dr. Jennifer J. Bute and Dr. Maria Brann as they explore the deeply personal stories of women who gave birth during COVID-19. open.spotify.com/episode/2C85...

September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (also known as PCOS) Awareness Month! Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder common during the reproductive years of a woman. It is characterized by small sacs of fluid (cysts) that develop along the outer edge of the ovaries.

Today, the JCIH would like to spotlight a preventable and manageable disease that affects millions worldwide: diabetes. Check out this infographic by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for more information on symptoms, statistics, and risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes.

Can faith-based messaging improve HPV vaccination rates? In this episode, Dr. Ayokunle Olagoke discusses how religiously framed communication can positively influence Christian parents’ attitudes—and intentions—toward vaccinating their adolescents against HPV. open.spotify.com/episode/0KKz...

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. To bring awareness to the overdose epidemic, JCIH would like to highlight the work of the Penington Institute Initiative of International Overdose Awareness Day. This year, their campaign is “One big family, driven by hope.”

🚨New article alert! This new research article aims to decrease bias in medical students by confronting prior limitations.

How does the media’s omission of medical affiliations fuel abortion misinformation?

Happy Friday! 🎉 This #JCIHWeekendRead explores how the general public, physicians, and obesity specialists talk about weight, and how language can either reinforce stigma or support more respectful, patient-centered care. Read more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

This resource by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (also known as CHOP) is about the different types of vaccines. Vaccines can weaken the virus, inactivate the virus, use part of the pathogen, or use part of the genetic code.

Did you know JCIH has a Linktree? On Linktree, you can see all of our social media pages, the latest articles, and the health resources we share! Link: linktr.ee/jcihonline #healthcommunication #healthpromotion #healtheducation #globalhealth @tandfresearch.bsky.social @tandfonline.bsky.social

“Over 200 health journals call on the United Nations, political leaders, and health professionals to recognise that climate change and biodiversity loss are one indivisible crisis and must be tackled together to preserve health and avoid catastrophe”

#JCIHWeekendReads is back! This time, we’re highlighting an article that explores air quality risks for outdoor workers, the role of risk perceptions and efficacy beliefs, and where these workers turn for information.

🚨New article alert! This new research article in the Journal of Communication in Healthcare aims to develop a resource to promote positive mental health and confirm its viability.

Ever wonder where else you can find us? The Journal of Communication in Healthcare is on X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Make sure to follow each of them to keep up with our content.

This open-access article explores the importance of culturally and linguistically appropriate communication in prevention campaigns addressing chronic disease and in consideration of the social determinants of health. @susanaramirez.bsky.social @ucmerced.bsky.social

Happy last full month of summer! August is Summer Sun Safety Month! Check out this infographic by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to learn about how to protect yourself from the sun during the summer months!

🌟 We’re hiring! 🌟 If you’re interested in becoming our next Communication, Technology, and Social Media Intern, you can read more about this position and apply here: tinyurl.com/yf2cpkrx

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! This article looks into Ecuadorian mothers who are healthcare professionals and their experiences with breastfeeding.

“Integrating digital technologies such as smartphones into patient–doctor interactions might affect perceived (as well as actual) service quality. Given the ubiquity of smartphones in daily life, it is vital to assess their impact on medical consultations.”

🚨New article alert! This new research article in @JCIHonline explores how suicide risk is managed in research settings, especially when data is collected remotely, and offers recommendations for improving safety and communication skills.

It’s Sarcoma Awareness Month! This article by the National Library of Medicine (TAG) shares information about new technology (such as AI and digital health) in sarcoma patient care!

Yesterday was World Hepatitis Day! “Millions are currently living with viral hepatitis but many do not know they are infected, as individuals can live with the disease for decades without having symptoms."

🔓 JCIH Unlocked is back! We’re highlighting open-access articles that anyone can read - no subscription needed. This featured study examines how trust in science and the way messages are framed can shape public reactions to health recommendations, like mask-wearing and exercise.

This weekend, take some time to check out this article - a decade-long review of cyberbullying research that reveals where the field is growing and where critical gaps remain, especially around outcomes and intervention strategies. Read more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Join @JCIHonline in celebrating International Self-Care Day! People who struggle with mental health issues tend to use the digital world to find support and to cope. This study applies cybercoping modes to mental health based on the behaviors of people online.

It’s World Brain Day! Check out this infographic by the National Institute on Aging (a division of the National Institutes of Health) to find out more about brain health!

This free commentary explores how trusted health professionals, especially clinicians, can help drive public support for climate action by communicating the health impacts of fossil fuel pollution. Read more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

🚨New article alert! What motivates people to get vaccinated? A new study in @JCIHonline explores which messages resonate most. Read more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

It’s Graves' Disease Awareness Month! To bring awareness to this disease, the JCIH is highlighting the incredible work the Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation is doing.

🚨Read the latest editorial from our Editor in Chief, Renata Schiavo, in the JCIH’s July 2025 issue here:  doi.org/10.1080/1753... #healthcommunication #healthpromotion #healtheducation #globalhealth @tandfresearch.bsky.social @tandfonline.bsky.social

❗Check out this new resource from the Public Health Communications Collaborative! Their “Beat the Heat” toolkit includes a downloadable PDF and ready-to-share social media graphics to help you communicate the health risks and impacts of extreme heat in your community.

“It is the unparalleled magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic that has highlighted the immense potential of risk communication and community engagement - with a focus on social and behavior change - in driving and shaping public health outcomes at a global scale.”

🚨The wait is over! The July 2025 Issue of the Journal of Communication in Healthcare: Strategies, Media, and Engagement in Global Health is finally here! Topics include AI in healthcare, social media in community health, and health risk communication.

More big news! We are also happy to announce that the Journal of Communications in Healthcare’s Citescore has increased from 2.9 (2023) to 3.4 (2024)! #HealthCommunication #HealthPromotion #HealthEducation #GlobalHealth @tandfonline.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social

Big news! We are proud to announce that the Journal of Communication in Healthcare has received its first Impact Factor! #HealthCommunication #HealthPromotion #HealthEducation #GlobalHealth @tandfonline.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social

How can arts and culture reshape public health? This open-access article explores how community-based art spaces, modern agoras, can foster dialogue, inclusion, and shared responsibility for health. A must-read for rethinking where and how public health happens.

This week’s #JCIHWeekendReads article pick looks at how federally funded health centers counsel patients on weight, and where gaps remain in supporting those with obesity and related conditions. Read more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Mi Zhou, Assistant Professor at San José State University, as she explores how narrative-based messaging—grounded in critical health communication—can empower Latino communities to push for social change and reduce sugary beverage consumption

💡Did you know many of our articles are available without a subscription? As part of our ‘JCIH Unlocked’ series, we’re highlighting standout open-access research that’s free to explore. Read this article for free: tinyurl.com/bdhm3wvk

Welcome to the first edition of #WeekendReads! We’ll share standout articles that explore the evolving field of health communications. Check out this article on how video and comic storytelling can reduce sugary drink intake among Mexican American women and spark social change.

In this week’s edition of the JCIH Spotlight Series, we’re illuminating the concept of ‘Disability Advocacy’.