📣 Free resource alert! Every researcher wants their work to have an impact, but it can be difficult to know where to start. In this guide, you'll find out: ✔️ What research impact is ✔️ How to boost the impact of your research ✔️ How to measure research impact ⬇️ spr.ly/6002hPXFa

Big News! #JCIH is excited to share our new 2025 Impact Factor! Explore our most cited paper here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/yci... #HealthCommunication #HealthPromotion #PublicHealth #JournalMetrics #ImpactFactor @tandfresearch.bsky.social @tandfonline.bsky.social

This week, we’re diving into “Evidence-based Case Study” as part of our JCIH Article Types 101 series! Check out this link for article submission requirements and instructions: tinyurl.com/yc5ytfut

August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! We invite you to revisit this #JCIH article titled “A qualitative analysis of the breastfeeding experiences of mothers who are nurses and nutritionists” by Dr. Maria J. Mendoza-Gordillo. Learn more: tinyurl.com/54vmkssp

Today is World Lung Cancer Day! 🫁 Under the theme “Together Through Lung Cancer,” we honor community strength and the need for equitable care.  Organizations like the Lung Cancer Research Foundation lead the fight. Read more facts : tinyurl.com/2apn6mdt

This week we’re diving into “Research Articles” as part of our JCIH Article Types 101 series! Check out this link for article submission requirements and instructions: tinyurl.com/yc5ytfut

It can be tricky navigating the article submission and peer review process. Our free guide will help you submit with confidence. 🔎 Find here: spr.ly/63324B8mlHk

Today is World Hepatitis Day! This World Hepatitis Day, @who.int’s theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s break it down,” calls for translating scientific advances into equitable access to prevention, testing, treatment, and care for all. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3xhcfhpn

Ready to hit "Submit"? Navigate ScholarOne submissions with ease using this guide. #JCIH already broke down the process into 7 simple steps to help you get from draft to review faster. Read more : bit.ly/48PiZ9S

Meet our new Associate Editor! #JCIH is proud to introduce Dr.Eliza Govender, from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Welcome, Eliza ! #HealthCommunication #HealthPromotion #HealthEducation #GlobalHealth #FacesofJCIH @tandfresearch.bsky.social @tandfonline.bsky.social

Ever wondered what types of articles we accept? We’re reintroducing our JCIH Article Types 101 series with a fresh look! Follow along as we explore each format, from research articles to book reviews.

Tomorrow is World Brain Day! 🧠 Every brain matters. Every person deserves access to the care and support they need. This World Brain Day, the World Federation of Neurology highlights the theme: “Brain Health: Access for All.” Learn more: tinyurl.com/2fbn53bv

Reviewer comments can feel overwhelming, but they ensure that the published research is rigorous and clear. From cataloging critiques to drafting a transparent response, these 9 essential steps will help you navigate your revision with confidence. Read here: bit.ly/3R4tVuD

📣 Reminder! The #JCIH is still seeking research papers on arts-based health and risk communication for a 2027 special section, edited by guest advisors Dr. Rafael Obregón and Dr. Eliza Govender. Submit before September 15th! Read more here: tinyurl.com/yx56dnsh

Protection against measles is dangerously low. Here’s the latest data: In 2025, 84% of children received their first dose of measles vaccine, and just 77% received a second dose. This is far below the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks. This leaves children at risk worldwide.

🚨New article alert! Check out this new #JCIH research article by Natalie Woodberry & colleagues on medical interpreters' experiences in pediatric physical therapy and the communication challenges that shape family-centered care. Read here: tinyurl.com/4k3sp9hm

Meet our new Editorial Board Member! #JCIH is proud to introduce Dr. Dien Anshari, Chair of the Department of Health Education & Behavioral Science, Faculty of Public Health Universitas Indonesia, and Director of the Center for Health Research Universitas Indonesia. Welcome, Dien !

Check out Susan Cuozzo’s book review! "Health Communication for Social Justice: A Whole Person Activist Approach" by Vinita Agarwal reframes health communication as activism, challenging approaches that ignore power, context, and equity. Read more here: tinyurl.com/ympj5nnm

Self-care means having the know-how to take charge of your health and well-being to help: 🛡️ Prevent diseases ❤️ Manage illnesses & disability Ask questions. Advocate for yourself. Learn more about self-care: https://bit.ly/4vaYTz8

🚨New article alert! Check out this new #JCIH research article by Dr. Soroya Julian Mcfarlane & colleagues on how identity shapes the link between perceived discrimination, medical mistrust & maternal healthcare communication satisfaction. Read here: tinyurl.com/44zktp5s

🚨New article alert! Check out this #JCIH article by Dr. Woodberry & colleagues exploring the lived experiences of medical interpreters during outpatient pediatric physical therapy for families with non-English language preferences. Read more here: tinyurl.com/299v9bh3

🚨New article alert! Check out this new #JCIH article! Dr. Nasrin & colleagues assess the baseline knowledge, awareness, and practices of Dhaka city slum dwellers regarding dengue across various sociodemographic lines. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yeyv3ups

🚨New article alert! Check out this new #JCIH research article by Dr. Grace Hildenbrand, Dr. Anya Hommadova-Lu & Dr. Peggy Taylor on how patient-centered prenatal care communication reduces uncertainty, builds trust, and improves care. Read here: tinyurl.com/3v7yc775

Did you know? Over 70% of deaths due to drug use are related to opioids. WHO updates recommendations for opioid dependence and overdose— expanding proven care to save lives. Know more: 👉 https://bit.ly/44hCNjl #WorldDrugDay

🚨 New article alert! Check out this new #JCIH article by Dr. Ayokunle Olagoke & colleagues examining the interest of social media users in health communication and advocacy training. Read here: bit.ly/4xVYoeL

📣Call for Papers! #JCIH is seeking research papers, reviews, and evidence-based case studies on the topic of arts-based health and risk communication for a special section. Deadline to submit: September 15th, 2026 Read more here: tinyurl.com/yx56dnsh

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Your brain health matters at every age. These healthy habits can lower the risk of developing cognitive decline and possibly dementia. This Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, take one step toward a healthier brain today.

🚨New article alert! In this new #JCIH patient voice, Dr. Zarrin Siddiqui reflects on the weight of clinically accurate words like “too late” & how they can reshape a family’s grief in an instant, leaving intense emotional scars for families across generations. Read more here: tinyurl.com/546b5juc

🚨New article alert! Check out this new #JCIH research article by Jeofil E. Patiño & Ivan N. Gallegos that explores how trust influences the way people share and receive COVID-19 information in a Barangay community in the Philippines. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/5xkbdund

WHO has released its first-ever set of comprehensive guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease which include all Ebola and Marburg diseases. 🔗 bit.ly/4uELsqY