NC FOUNDATIONAL CAPABILITIES INITIATIVES
Communications
The North Carolina Communications network connects health communicators across counties to improve their ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and timely with their communities.
We believe that an innovative and collaborative approach to health communication can strengthen health outcomes across our state.
Regional Communications Collaboratives
Join a regional collaborative, where you can engage with other health communicators in nearby counties to share valuable resources, learn best practices, and promote effective public health campaigns.
Health Communications Short Course
Join our virtual short course focused on fundamental practices and emerging topics affecting statewide health communicators. Each session provides opportunities to hear from experts, share resources, and network among other public health departments.
Online Communications Resource Hub
Access and contribute to our online communications resource hub – including a searchable database of how-to documents, training and tutorial resources, best practices, and more!
Health Communications Campaign Support
Test and share messaging in your community by using Arclet resources or leveraging high-impact stories – and gain insights into strategies and best practices for implementing effective public health campaigns.
North Carolina Public Health Photo Library
With the cooperation of eight public health departments and the collaboration with our photography partners, we have compiled a library of over 2,000 images of public health workers in our state. These are free to use for any public health employee or anyone communicating about public health.
NACCHO 2026: Advancing Public Health Communication in North Carolina
Across North Carolina, a coordinated effort is underway to build communication as a foundational public health capability. Supported by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) funding, this cross-sector initiative connects public agencies, nonprofit networks, and technology partners to strengthen how health information is created, shared, and trusted statewide.
CURIOUS BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN?
Connect with Martha Anne Sperandio, Communications Lead, at masperandio@unc.edu.
Amy Joy Lanou, PhD
Martha Anne Sperandio, MPH
Community Engagement Project Manager
North Carolina Institute for Public Health
Rhiannon Williams
Communications Collaborators & Partners
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