The Health Foundation’s communications department is available to assist grantees as they share their stories with the public. We also publish reports and a weekly e-mail newsletter. For more information about the communications services provided by the Health Foundation, contact our Director, Communications.
Some of the services the communications department provides include:
- Greater Cincinnati Health WatchThis free, weekly e-mail newsletter contains health news stories from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and the nation, with emphasis on topics related to the Health Foundation’s focus areas. Also, each issue contains “Foundation News,” which includes our upcoming Requests for Proposals, workshops, publications, and other events. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit items of interest to our grantees, including local health news, funding opportunities, and events. To read the current edition, view the archive of past issues, submit news items, or subscribe, click here.
- Technical assistanceThe communications staff can meet with grantees to develop strategic communications plans, consult on media relations, and develop marketing materials. Contact our Director, Communications, for more information.
- WorkshopsEach year, the Health Foundation sponsors workshops on communications topics, such as writing, graphic design, strategic communications planning, and other topics. For information about upcoming workshops, click here, or subscribe to our free weekly e-mail newsletter, Greater Cincinnati Health Watch.
- Reports and publicationsThe Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati publishes several reports each year on health issues affecting people in our 20-county service area and across the nation. All of our publications are available for free to download or to order. The Health Foundation Communications staff is also available to assist grantees in publishing their reports. Contact our Director, Communications, for more information.
- On-line discussion groupsThe Health Foundation hosts a number of on-line discussion groups, or communities, around a variety of topics. For more information, click here.
- Equipment resourcesThe Health Foundation has a scanner and high-resolution digital camera that Communications staff can use for grantees. We also have a large format, full color printer that can be used for posters up to 3 feet by 6 feet. These posters are often used for presentations at conferences or other informational events. Contact our Director, Communications, for more information.