by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Each year, advocates use well crafted media bites to make their policy issues relatable to readers and reporters — and to produce outrage or prompt action. Here are BMSG’s top picks for 2015.
Tags: media analysis, public health
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Public health issues have been a dominant part of the news this year, and advocates played a major role in shaping their coverage. Out of these efforts emerged many memorable media bites. Here are 10 of BMSG’s favorites.
Tags: media advocacy, public health
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2014
The words we use to describe public health issues can open people up to new ideas or reinforce old ways of thinking, undermining advocates’ efforts to make the case for policies that support health. Here are three common phrases that may be doing the latter.
Tags: framing, language, media advocacy, public health
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Thursday, July 17, 2014
Two seasoned public health advocates reflect on diabetes, soda consumption, and the strategic use of mass media to curb them both.
Tags: media advocacy, public health, SB 1000, soda warning labels, sugary drinks
by: Caity Dekker and Heather Gehlert
posted on Monday, December 30, 2013
The way the media portray an issue influences how we think about and act on it. Throughout the year, advocates have used memorable media bites to help shape the news, challenge people to think about problems from a public health perspective, and come up with creative solutions. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Tags: media advocacy, media bites, public health
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Most expectant mothers enter the hospital wanting to breastfeed their babies but leave not doing so. A new California bill would help remove some of the obstacles that are making it hard for many moms to carry out their plans.
Tags: breastfeeding, health equity, public health, SB 402
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2013
2012 was a big year for public health. We saw advances in everything from nutrition to violence prevention to the media’s coverage of these issues. What progress will we see in 2013?
Tags: child sexual abuse, Jerry Sandusky, media analysis, new year's resolutions, public health, Sandy Hook, soda tax, violence prevention
by: Ingrid Daffner Krasnow and Heather Gehlert
posted on Friday, December 21, 2012
Will the nation’s grief and outrage over the Newtown, Conn., shooting finally translate into action to prevent future violence? Or will momentum fade as it did following similar tragedies? A trend emerging from recent media coverage gives us reason for hope.
Tags: Connecticut shooting, gun control, gun violence, mental health, Newtown, public health, Sandy Hook, violence prevention
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Many of public health’s greatest advances — and the struggles it took to achieve them — are easy to take for granted. As I reflect this holiday season on all the things I have to be thankful for, I’m reminded of the important role the field plays in my life and the lives of so many others.
Tags: auto safety, cancer prevention, childhood lead poisoning, chronic disease, food environment, public health, sanitation, soda, tobacco control, vaccines, water, women's health
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Monday, August 13, 2012
Language matters. It affects not only how people view an issue but also how they act on it. When it comes to discussing food policy, a couple of language pitfalls may be thwarting advocates’ efforts at change.
Tags: food, framing, language, obesity, public health, regulation
