Communicating in Public Health With Molly Garrone

Nonprofit Thrive

Molly Garrone oversees the development and implementation of the CHOICES Project's communications strategy to disseminate and promote its research. She also conducts communications training and workshops for state and local health agency staff and their partners and creates communication materials and resources. Additionally, Molly supports the promotional efforts for the CHOICES Community of Practice and moderates monthly Coffee Chat engagement opportunities for a national network of public health practitioners. Beyond CHOICES, Molly is the Senior Communications Coordinator at the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In her role, she manages the communication and promotion of the Center’s research and events.

In this episode…

In today's digital age, health communication encounters unique challenges in reaching diverse and widespread audiences. Traditional methods frequently prove inadequate, underscoring the importance of leveraging digital media effectively.

According to healthcare professional Molly Garrone, effective health communication through digital media demands a comprehensive strategy. This approach involves understanding challenges, eschewing ineffective fear tactics, managing communities of practice, and employing accessibility tools. By adopting these methods, health communicators can successfully engage their audiences. Furthermore, integrating AI holds promise for further enhancing these efforts, aiming to make health communication more inclusive and impactful.

In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrive podcast, Molly Garrone, a communication specialist with the CHOICES Project, explores the use of digital media for effective health communication. She delves into the shortcomings of fear tactics in public health messaging, offers insights on building a professional network, and discusses strategies and tools for enhancing digital content accessibility.