Public Health

First ladies can shine as champions of change

Sally McDonough, George W. Bush Institute November 01, 2011

World leaders convened at the United Nations headquarters in New York City for the 2011 High-Level Meeting on Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases.
 

Red Cross boosts social media use in times of trouble

October 01, 2011

As Hurricane Irene began to work its way up the East Coast in August, the American Red Cross launched an SMT with CEO Gail McGovern and conducted interviews from the Disaster Operations Center in Washington.
 

Government launches healthcare reform campaign

September 09, 2010

Over the past few months, the media (and policymakers, alike) have focused on issues like energy legislation and the oil spill, the economy, and the upcoming midterm elections. This week the spotlight is back on healthcare.
 

MTV partners with Foursquare

September 01, 2010

MTV is partnering with Foursquare to offer check-ins as part of its "GYT: Get Yourself Tested" campaign. Users can get badges by checking in to health clinics to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases.