by: Lunden Mason
posted on Monday, November 06, 2023
To bolster advocates’ efforts to make a more effective case for creating safe, equitable, healthy communities, BMSG will be presenting findings from our research on how the news characterizes a range of issues, from anti-hunger programs to the intersection of domestic violence and homelessness. We hope you’ll be able to join us at APHA, Nov. 12-15 in Atlanta, or view our sessions virtually.
Tags: american public health association, apha, news analysis
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Thursday, October 22, 2020
At this year’s APHA, the BMSG team will share insights from our latest research on gun violence and community violence in news coverage. We will also discuss how journalists can improve their reporting on violence, and we’ll look at the role of power — and narratives about power — in furthering efforts to build safer communities.
Tags: apha, violence prevention
by: Daphne Marvel
posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2017
BMSG is presenting several sessions at this year’s APHA meeting. We’ll be sharing highlights from our recent research, ranging in topic from the intersection of trauma and race on social media to shifting the narrative around incarceration in Northern California.
Tags: apha, media analysis, public health
by: Caity Dekker
posted on Friday, October 09, 2015
New BMSG research highlights how media monitoring can inform public health efforts on a range of issues from violence prevention to sugary drinks. We’ll present findings at this year’s meeting of the American Public Health Association.
Tags: apha, media advocacy, news monitoring, public health, sugary drinks, violence prevention
by: Andrew Cheyne
posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2011
This year’s annual American Public Health Association conference was filled with folks thinking critically about the inequities facing our society and proposing creative ways to address them. Here is a snapshot of some memorable ideas and experiences.
Tags: apha, inequities, public health
