External Communications
The Office of Communication (OC) serves as a strategic engine behind NCCDPHP’s public health mission, translating science into action through high-impact communication. With expertise in digital strategy, health literacy, content creation, and audience engagement, our team delivers communications that inform, influence, and inspire.
Chronic Disease Website
Our team leads the digital strategy for the CDC Chronic Disease website. We provide oversight and guidance to nine divisions focused on topics including diabetes, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, reproductive health, obesity, cancer, heart disease and stroke, school health, workplace health, and heath equity.
Historically, these divisions operated in silos, which hindered the sharing of vital information.
Through the Clean Slate initiative, aimed at streamlining and improving the content and structure of CDC.gov, we have cultivated an environment of collaboration and communication to create a cohesive and impactful web presence that aligns with the missions of all nine divisions.
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Seamless User Experience
Clean Slate interface designed for optimal user experience and simplicity.
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Intuitive Navigation and Engagement
Prioritizing user focus with an uncluttered layout.
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Unifying NCCDPHP Divisions
A unified approach to information design and accessibility.
Clean Slate
Launched as part of the 2022 CDC Moving Forward initiative, Clean Slate was a comprehensive effort to modernize CDC structures by streamlining and optimizing its content. Clean Slate improved the user experience by reducing the CDC.gov website’s content by more than 60%, making it easier for the public and healthcare professionals to find accurate and timely health information.
First, we looked inward. Every page, every word was examined with care. Keep it, fix it, or let it go. This was the season of content determination. What stayed must serve.
Then came the craft.
We wrote plainly. We shaped content for real people—with purpose and consistency.
We reduced the number of NCCDPHP pages by 78% by eliminating duplication, implementing best practices in usability, design, and content strategy, and prioritized a consistent, accessible, and user-centered experience, making it easier for the public, partners, and professionals to find and comprehend essential health information.
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Digital First Editor (DFE)
The “digital first” editing/publishing tool uses data-driven design and content principles.
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Editorial Review Rubric
Framework for assessing each page’s editorial quality and consistency.
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Review Metrics
Our team evaluated content for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to guidelines.
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Technical Review Rubric
Criteria for assessing technical accuracy for each page.
Conference Presentations
Our team crafts clear, compelling presentations and talking points that convey key messages to both internal and external audiences. Whether it's for high-level briefings or public speaking engagements, we ensure that our content is polished, audience-focused, and aligned with strategic goals.
Our team includes skilled communication professionals, public health experts, and experienced facilitators. We take pride in the presentations we've developed for esteemed organizations like ORISE and the Public Health Academy, as well as initiatives centered on employee wellbeing.
Our collaborative approach ensures that each presentation tells a story, making a lasting impact on audiences.
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Conference Speech Planning Materials
Wrote leadership speeches through collaborative brainstorming and expert input.
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Employee Wellbeing Slide Deck
Created presentations to support comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives.
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Public Health Academy Slides
Designed engaging slides for the Public Health Academy curriculum.
