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NIH Communications — the voice of the nation's medical
research agency.
The National Institutes of Health wants you to know about the
important medical
discoveries we're making to improve health and save lives.
That's why you'll hear about NIH on television and the radio.
You'll see our scientists quoted in newspapers and magazines.
And you can read stories about medical research in action right
here on our Web site.
There are communication offices at each of our 27
Institutes and Centers. The Office of Communications & Public
Liaison (OCPL) in the Office of the Director provides leadership
and guidance, and speaks for NIH as a whole. The OCPL is actively
involved with:
- Hispanic Health Fairs
- Internet
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Podcasting
- Radio
- Research Festivals
- TV Broadcast News
- Vodcasting
The OCPL provides services directly to the public:
- The NIH Web site offers
direct access to health information, research
funding opportunities, scientific
resources, and the latest
research news.
- The NIH News in
Health is a monthly newsletter offering practical
health information based on research conducted either by
NIH's own scientists or by our grantees at universities
and medical schools around the country. Subscribe
to the NIH News in Health.
- NIH
Research Matters is an eColumn offering a glimpse
into research accomplishments by NIH and NIH-funded scientists.
Brief, accessible stories describe research results and
put them in perspective. Subscribe to NIH
Research Matters. (This is also offered as an
RSS subscription. For instructions on how to subscribe
to an RSS feed to get automatic updates whenever new stories
are posted, please visit "What
is RSS?" page.)
- The Offices of Public
Liaison provides information about nationwide NIH-sponsored
events and activities; new publications and resources for
the public; health campaigns; and opportunities for public
involvement. Subscribe
to the OPL Bulletin.
- The Hispanic Health Communications
Initiative conducts health fairs across the nation.
- The Freedom
of Information Act Office provides individuals with a
right to access to records in the possession of the federal
government. Learn
how to submit a FOIA request.
- The Visitor
Information Center arranges overviews, tours, meetings,
speakers and other special programs for NIH visitors.
- The Office of
Community Liaison ensures effective communication and
collaboration on policy and programs involving the community
surrounding the NIH campus.
- NIH Radio is
an audio service designed to provide radio stations and the
public with the latest information about NIH research findings,
highlights of press conferences, and health campaigns. Included
in this service are the news stories posted weekly on the NIH
Radio News Service home page, as well as “NIH Health
Matters” — a sixty-second audio feature aired on
XM Satellite Radio, the HealthStar Radio Network, and nearly
1,000 radio stations nationwide. “NIH
Research Radio” is a bi-weekly podcast that can be
listened to on computer or downloaded into individual portable
MP3 players.
- “i on NIH” is an internet-based video program designed to educate and inform anyone interested in health-research news. For 30 minutes, once a month, “i on NIH” covers the excitement of advances and the important discoveries that come from medical research in a news-magazine style. Each program consists of narrated updates, feature reports and in-depth interviews available for viewing on computers, download into individual portable media players, or for repackaging to be broadcast.
The OCPL facilitates a federal advisory committee for the NIH
Director:
The OCPL also provides on-going communications for our employees:
- The NIH
Record, founded in 1949, is a biweekly newsletter
that covers issues of significance to NIH staff.
- The NIH Calendar of
Events strengthens collaboration between our scientists
by providing a means for them to publicize their talks
and presentations.
- The Information
for Employees database provides links to the logistics,
facilities, and policy information that all NIH employees
need for a safe and productive work experience.
Contact
us with any questions you may have. We invite you to get
involved with NIH communications.
Health communication professionals must consider Clear Communication and all its facets when developing health materials
and communication strategies for a range of diverse audiences.
In fact, helpful materials are available on many aspects
of health communication, including strategies and tactics,
understanding audiences, and evaluation and planning.
This page was last reviewed on
September 11, 2008
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