Health Communication News
June 14, 2011 - In response to the success of the Healthy Family Fun campaign's initial phase, its sponsors have extended funding for an additional year.
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January 5, 2011 - When it came to combating underage drinking, HRiA took a novel approach: instead of trying to change the behavior of young drinkers, they created an educational campaign targeting the...
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July 26, 2010 - Public health campaigns addressing substance abuse have historically focused on users, asking them to "just say no." An analysis of the unsettled legacy of these efforts prompted HRiA to...
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February 26, 2010 - Kick Butts Day, a world-wide day of youth activism against tobacco companies, is taking place locally at the State House in Boston on March 24 with some help from HRiA.
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January 28, 2010 - The Safer Drinking as You Age campaign, developed by HRiA and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS), began airing 30 second...
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December 1, 2009 - Health Resources in Action was recognized for its innovative and effective social marketing practice. The84.org , an online youth tobacco prevention movement, was honored with the...
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June 24, 2009 - Over the past three years, youth have been engaged in The 84 , a teen-focused anti-tobacco movement, to create messages promoting smoke-free living. Anthony Price, the 2009 grand prize...
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June 12, 2009 - The National Conference on Tobacco or Health invited HRiA to present The 84, an innovative youth tobacco prevention movement, at its June meeting.
HRiA's communications and youth work...
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May 1, 2009 - HRiA’s Health Communication Services has won numerous awards and honors for its innovative social marketing work. Most recently, URhealthstyle.com, a branded campaign around urban teen...
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March 3, 2009 - Health Resources in Action honored Derrikka Gillenwater and Abi Richardson with its Community Health Award at the organization's 51st Annual Meeting and Reception at the Moakley...
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Jodie Silverman, MPA
