Center for Health Communication

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Center for Health Communication

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The Center for Health Communication (CHC) at the University of Delaware is a hub for advancing the science and practice of effective health communication. CHC faculty and students collaborate to translate research into real-world impact, engaging communities to promote health and well-being. With expertise in health, interpersonal, and media communication, CHC fosters strategic partnerships on and off campus to pursue competitive funding opportunities.

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Drawing on both interpersonal and mass media perspectives, CHC scholars explore how communication can promote better health outcomes, strengthen relationships and shape public understanding. Research areas include the role of interpersonal communication in improving health, the impact of health issues on personal relationships, media effects, persuasive messaging and risk communication.