Better communication for better health. 
The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) creates timely, relevant, and practical tools, messaging, and training to support and enhance the communications capacity of public health professionals across the country.
Latest Alerts
Trending claims, topics, and events in public health and how to respond.
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Record vaccine exemption rates fuel debate about school vaccination requirements
High Impact
New national data show that exemptions from school vaccination requirements among kindergartners reached a record high during the 2025–2026 school…
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines prompt questions about eligibility and access
Medium Impact
The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season. The vaccines target the XFG variant and are…
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Meta settlement prompts discussion about social media and youth mental health
Medium Impact
Meta reached a multistate settlement to pay up to $18 billion over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed with…
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Pennsylvania measles deaths prompt questions about disease severity and vaccination
High Impact
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two measles-associated deaths in unvaccinated Lancaster County residents, marking the state’s first measles-related deaths…
Trending Topics
Trending public health topics, related talking points, and ready-to-share resources.
Latest Resources
Ready-to-share resources and social media content about emergent public health issues.
Webinars
Learning opportunities with leaders in public health and communications.
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Better Communication for Better Health: Supporting Well-Being in Extreme Weather
Extreme weather has dominated headlines this year, from heat domes in Europe to dangerous summer temperatures in the United States…
Courses
Communicating for Change: Strategic Communications for Public Health
COST: Free
LENGTH: About 2 hours
Expand and elevate your public health communications skills
PHCC Academy is a free training hub to equip public health professionals with the confidence and competence to communicate effectively with their communities.
Latest Communication Tools
Timely resources and messaging to help you communicate about public health issues.
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