UMD Center for Health and Risk Communication

Center for Health and Risk Communication

MISSION

We are an academic research unit of the University of Maryland committed to advancing interdisciplinary research and theory in health and risk communication; providing communication-based education and training related to health promotion, risk reduction, and resilience; promoting collaboration and dialogue among government, academia, and industry; and improving health and risk communication to inform and empower communities and individuals.

SPOTLIGHT

The University of Maryland Center for Health and Risk Communication welcomes its newest members and the launch of a new name, a new mission, and a new website. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions. Contact us at .

NEWS & EVENTS

CHRC to hold physio-equipment training. [ > ]

FDA publishes evidence-based risk communication guidebook. [ > ]

Newly-established UMD research group conducts community-based projects that aim to increase cancer early detection in and around Prince George’s County, Maryland. [ > ]