The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies to provide communication solutions that protect and enhance the health and safety of the public and the nation’s workers.
ORISE specializes in audience- and multimedia-based approaches to health communication. Whether your public health challenge is to control the spread of infectious disease, reduce chronic disease, or respond to public health threats, we deliver comprehensive communications assistance that includes research, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies and programs.
Our areas of expertise include:
Health Communication
ORISE provides comprehensive communications assistance to help identify the health messages that will motivate people to change their behavior and improve their well-being.
Research and Evaluation
ORISE builds impactful, effective health communication programs based on thorough data collection, research and evaluation.
Training and Education
ORISE specializes in developing training and education programs designed to address the most pertinent public health topics of today and tomorrow. We develop courses for delivery via e-learning, multimedia applications and traditional classroom instruction.
Health Promotion and Outreach
ORISE develops outreach programs, resources and products for special populations who require specific health information.
Public Health Preparedness
ORISE assists agencies and communities in preparing for public health crises and emergencies.
Publications
ORISE offers a number of resources and publications related to health promotion and outreach.