The Coalition for Health Communication is an inter-organizational task force whose mission is to strengthen the identity and advance the field of health communication.  This organization grew out of the recognitions of (a) the need for professionals and practitioners to be more aware of each others’ contributions and to provide a focus for their interaction, and (b) the need to promote the integrity of and advance the field of health communication while assuring a focus on “communication” in those efforts, while recognizing that health communication research and practice are conducted across numerous disciplines. 

The Coalition includes in its membership leadership from the

• Health Communication Working Group of the American Public Health Association

• The Health Communication Divisions of the National Communication Association and

• The International Communication Association

The Coalition also includes membership from federal agencies including the

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• The National Cancer Institute and

• The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Additional organizational alliances are expected as the Coalition continues its efforts.