One Health Communications

In this activity, learners read a news article about a disease event and respond to discussion or writing prompts. 

Resources

Provide learners with the article linked below (includes video content). 

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/valley-fever-historically-found-only-southwest-spreading-can-devastati-rcna64313

Discussion or Writing Prompts

  1. How might public health communications have influenced the trajectory of events for Devin Buckley?
  2. Describe the different modes of communication you experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic? Which were the most and least effective for you and why?
  3. Describe your perspective on how disease risks related to climate change may be challenging to communicate with a broad audience.