by: Vivian Taina
posted on Thursday, January 13, 2022
Misinformation and disinformation are fueling vaccine hesitancy and discouraging communities from seeking out services that could improve their lives. Addressing these threats is a public health imperative.
Tags: covid, COVID-19, disinformation, health communication, health messaging, misinformation
by: Lori Dorfman
posted on Thursday, March 04, 2021
Headlines about misinformation and vaccine hesitancy may be overshadowing the bigger problem of structural barriers and a fractured health care system, which are major reasons why many communities of color have not received their share of vaccines. BMSG’s Lori Dorfman reflects on this and other lessons following a recent national forum on the COVID vaccine.
Tags: covid, COVID-19, misinformation, public health, vaccination, vaccine
by: Katherine Schaff and Shaddai Martinez Cuestas
posted on Monday, July 06, 2020
Housing policy is complex, and communicating about it can be tricky, especially when you are talking with a reporter. Still, just because you aren’t in full control of the message doesn’t mean you can’t shape the narrative. A recent event with local journalists shed light on how advocates can do just that.
Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, health equity, housing, strategic communication
