<![CDATA[Let's Talk Public Health - Blog]]>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:02:06 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Public Health Merch Alert: Shop New Key Clips, Key Chains, Bag Charms & Magnets]]>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:31:21 GMThttps://www.letstalkpublichealth.com/blog/public-health-key-clips-chains-charms-magnets
Image of the I Love Public Health magnet option, the Public Health Advancing Health Equity bag charm option, and the Public Health Professional key chain option.
We’re excited to announce the expansion of the Let’s Talk Public Health Store with four brand-new product categories: Key Clips, Key Chains, Bag Charms, and Magnets.
​Designed to seamlessly complement your day-to-day life, these sleek accessories build upon our signature hard enamel pins—giving you four new eco-consciously stylish ways to showcase your commitment to public health wherever you go.
Our expanded product collection transforms our classic pin designs (I Love Public Health, Public Health Advancing Health Equity, and Public Health Professional) into versatile everyday accessories:
  • Key Clips: Built to clip pins and keys to belt loops, purse straps, or zippers.
  • Key Chains: Built to add pins to existing key rings, neck lanyards, or carabiners.
  • Bag Charms: Built to clip pins to totes, backpacks, belt bags, and luggage.
  • Magnets: Built to attach pins to magnetic fridges, whiteboards, filing cabinets, and lockers.
The full lineup is now available, while supplies last.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION
]]><![CDATA[Now Available: The 2026 Digital Media Trends for Health Communication Report]]>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:52:20 GMThttps://www.letstalkpublichealth.com/blog/2026-digital-media-trends-health-communication-report
Download Your Free Copy Today. PDF. Let's Talk Public Health. 2026 Digital Media Trends for Health Communication Report.
We’re excited to announce the publication of our 2026 Digital Media Trends for Health Communication Report, tackling how the information landscape has changed since 2022, shaped by generative AI, algorithm-driven feeds, and creator-led influence.

Key Focus: Building a Multi-Channel Ecosystem

​Effective health communication now requires moving beyond accurate messaging to meet evolving digital behaviors. The report highlights five critical shifts redefining public health strategy:
  1. Zero-Click & AI Search: Synthesized AI results answer queries before users reach agency websites.
  2. Platform Fragmentation: Algorithmic reach has replaced institutional authority.
  3. Creator-Led Trust: Credibility is shifting from traditional institutions to peer networks and creators.
  4. Retention Infrastructure: Owned channels (email, SMS) drive sustainable behavior change better than broad awareness campaigns.
  5. First-Party Data: Privacy shifts require transparent, ethical data collection.
To build trust and drive behavior change, public health teams must integrate earned media, owned channels, relational creator networks, and video-native formats.

Access the Report

​The full resource includes channel breakdowns, implementation frameworks, and measurement guidance.
Download Your Free Copy
]]><![CDATA[Introducing the Holistic Interconnected Public Health (HIPH) Framework]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.letstalkpublichealth.com/blog/holistic-interconnected-public-health-hiph-framework
Expand how you think about and talk about public health. Holistic interconnected public health.
Let’s Talk Public Health has officially launched the Holistic Interconnected Public Health (HIPH) framework—a conceptual model designed to help public health professionals navigate complex modern health challenges and drive the transition from Public Health 3.0 to 4.0.

Redefining Public Health Systems

Traditional public health often focuses narrowly on human physical and mental/emotional wellness. The HIPH framework expands this scope, demonstrating that individual health and well-being comprise eight dimensions of wellness, are inextricably linked to animal health and planetary ecosystems, and are actively shaped by overlapping layers of influence and overarching determinants of health.

By unifying four established public health models into a single, cohesive framework, HIPH gives professionals a practical tool to assess community needs, build cross-sector partnerships, and drive collective action.

Key Takeaway: Expanding the Health Lens

Modern public health (Public Health 4.0) requires a mindset shift. To build systems that not only protect health across the lifespan but also promote healthy longevity (healthspan), we must expand our focus beyond basic human health to encompass holistic wellness, broader determinants of health, and interconnectedness with animal and environmental health.

The Four Components of the HIPH Framework

  1. One Health: Connects the health of humans, animals, and our shared environment to address global health security and disease prevention through cross-sector collaboration.
  2. Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Breaks down the dimensions (physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, financial, occupational, and environmental) that drive health and well-being.
  3. Social Ecological Model: Maps six levels of influence on health choices, behaviors, and outcomes—from individual and interpersonal factors to organizational, community, public policy, and global forces.
  4. Determinants of Health: Addresses the overarching factors shaping health outcomes, including social, commercial, political, biological, digital, and historical determinants.

Put Systemic Thinking into Practice

The HIPH framework equips public health professionals and organizations to systematically assess complex population health challenges, identify non-traditional partners, articulate a shared vision for community action, and design policies and manage change.
Learn More about the Framework
]]><![CDATA[User Testing for the 2026 Health Communication Incubator]]>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:24:33 GMThttps://www.letstalkpublichealth.com/blog/user-testing-2026-health-communication-incubator
Call for Testers. 2026 Health Communication Incubator.
Let’s Talk Public Health is preparing to launch our inaugural Health Communication Incubator. Before we go live, we are looking for individual public health professionals, researchers, and students to test our platform and content. See below for more details
Dates
Wednesday, July 22– Monday, July 27, 2026

Requirements
Testers must be 18 years or older. Testing consists of 4 steps:
  • Step 1 - Audit: Audit 4 modules (approx. 30-45 mins per module).
  • Step 2 - Survey: Complete a feedback survey (approx. 30 mins).
  • ​Step 3 - Scheduling: Once your audit and survey are submitted, you'll receive a link to book your 1:1 feedback session.
  • Step 4 - 1:1 Feedback Session: Join us for a 60-minute virtual feedback session via Zoom.​
​
Total Approximate Time Commitment: 4-5 hours

Rules
We expect thoughtful feedback. To ensure a high-quality testing process and qualify for the incentive, please adhere to the following guidelines:
  • Thorough Reviews: Please dedicate the recommended time to review all 4 modules. Your written survey responses should be detailed, honest, and constructive (please avoid one-word or overly brief answers).
  • Professional Engagement: During the 60-minute 1:1 Zoom session, we ask that you join from a quiet environment with your camera turned on, ready to actively discuss your critiques and suggestions.
  • Strict Timelines: To receive compensation, all phases of the test—including the module audit, the survey, and the live Zoom session—must be completed within the testing window (July 22 – July 27, 2026).
  • Confidentiality: The curriculum, platform layouts, and materials you will be reviewing are pre-launch and proprietary. You agree not to share, screenshot, discuss, or distribute your access to or any of the content.

Please Note: You will not be able to schedule your 1:1 Feedback Session until you complete the audit and submit your completed feedback survey. The earlier you complete the audit and feedback survey, the sooner you can complete your 1:1 feedback session. For example, if you complete your audit and survey on July 22, you can schedule your 1:1 Feedback Session for as early as July 23.

Incentives
Each tester will receive a $100 electronic gift card upon satisfactory completion of all four testing steps.

Application
If you have a background in public health and want to help shape this platform, apply to join our tester pool today.
Apply for the Tester Pool
]]><![CDATA[ELP Experience: Tiffiany Portacio (Fall 2025)]]>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:53:28 GMThttps://www.letstalkpublichealth.com/blog/elp-experience-tiffiany-portacio-fall-2025
Picture

Tell us about what you worked on...

During my internship as a Business Development Intern at Let’s Talk Public Health, I gained valuable hands-on experience that strengthened both my technical and strategic skill sets. Throughout the internship, I developed competencies in data management and cleaning, utilized project management tools such as Airtable to support workflow organization, and contributed to RFP and proposal development efforts. These experiences enhanced my understanding of how data, systems, and strategy intersect in a small, mission-driven public health consulting environment.

Tell us your favorite part...

One of my favorite aspects of the internship was supporting RFP writing and proposal development. This work allowed me to engage deeply with organizational storytelling, positioning, and alignment between client needs and Let’s Talk Public Health’s strengths. I also particularly enjoyed tinkering with data visualization tools while contributing to the development of metrics reports, as it gave me the opportunity to translate data into clear, actionable insights for both internal and external audiences.

Tell us how you plan to use what you learned...

I plan to use what I learned during this internship to continue building and refining hard skills that will support my long-term goal of pivoting further into private-sector and consulting-focused roles. Specifically, I intend to apply my experience with data systems, proposal development, and learn how to better harness AI to support workflows to future grant and business development efforts, including using AI tools more strategically to support grant writing and market analysis.
Overall, this internship strengthened my confidence in navigating business development within public health spaces and reinforced my interest in applied, data-informed work. I look forward to continuing to support Monique and the Let’s Talk Public Health team, particularly through additional mixed-methods and market research projects that bridge evaluation, strategy, and real-world impact.

Tiffiany's Data Visualization Dashboard...

By: Tiffiany Portacio, MPH
]]>