Northwestern University MS Health Communication

05/18/2021

Exploring the Connection Between Medicine and Communication – Master of Science in Health Communication

As our students head into their final quarter, we want to celebrate Christina Liu’s accomplishments and her recent acceptance at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Yale Medical School. We know she will be equipped to handle patients needs and be more than ready in her next step.

Congratulations Christina!

Exploring the Connection Between Medicine and Communication Posted May 14, 2021 by amb4765 Much like her parents, Christina Liu ’21 developed an early love for medicine. She comes from a family of doctors, but, along the way, she also discovered a second passion: a love for literature and language...

05/14/2021

Social media networking doesn’t ‘level the playing field’ for women physicians

New Northwestern Medicine report finds that men physicians receive more benefits that women physicians on social media.

Women physicians don't reap as many professional benefits as men while social media networking, a new Northwestern Medicine study reports. They're also more likely to be sexually harassed online.

05/05/2021

Events – Master of Science in Health Communication

May is here and our upcoming cohort is *filling* up! Want to know more about our Master’s program?

Register for an upcoming information session! Our Director and Associate Director share insight about this one year program and how applicants receive scholarships.

EventsOnline Info SessionJoin us for a short live online info session with our Associate Director and Director of the MSHC program. Learn more about what is health communication, why pursue your degree at Northwestern and the easy application process. Our staff are here to support you as make your n...

04/30/2021

Encouraging People to Take Action in Healthcare – Master of Science in Health Communication

After attempting to navigate the healthcare system during her own gluten-intolerance diagnosis, Kamilah Howard ‘16, developed a personal interest in healthcare. “In healthcare, communication is half the battle in terms of improving quality of life. After my own experience, I realized how broken the system was and felt compelled to improve it.”

Wanting to help patients understand decisions made about their health without industry jargon, Howard found The MS in Health Communication program. “I realized that health isn’t just an industry...It’s part of the fabric of our society. MSHC teaches that so well. You learn how the healthcare system works, how it fails too often, and how there’s hope to change it.”

Currently, Howard is the Sr. Manager of Advocacy Communications at the American Academy of Dermatology Association in Washington, DC. Leading her strategy team in policy and issue-based campaigns, media relations and more, her work shines a light on physician issues that impact patient care.

Read more about Kamilah below and how her Master's impacted her career.

Encouraging People to Take Action in Healthcare Posted April 29, 2021 by amb4765 After attempting to navigate the healthcare system during her own gluten-intolerance diagnosis, Kamilah Howard ’16 developed a personal interest in healthcare. Her undergraduate degree in public relations and advertis...

04/06/2021

Spring has sprung in Chicago!

Warmer weather can come up fast, just like our June deadline. Make sure to submit your application before June 14th to be considered for a merit-based scholarship!

03/09/2021

Application Management

Our Round 2 Deadline is next Monday! Need help with you application? Email us. Our staff are extending their hours to assist you.

Applicants that submit by March 15th will receive a $40 application fee waiver.

03/08/2021

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the cultural, socioeconomic and political achievements that women have made and we look forward to future contributions for equality. We appreciate our students and staff for continuing to make a difference in healthcare and improve communication.

03/01/2021

Events – Master of Science in Health Communication

It’s March 1st! That means there’s two more weeks until our Round 2 Deadline!

Checkout our current events happening before our deadline to secure your spot in the Fall 2021 cohort.

EventsOnline Info SessionJoin us on select days for a short live, online info session. Learn more about the program and ask any questions you have. We want to make sure you have the support you need as you compile your required application materials and complete the application process. Wednesday,....

02/23/2021

Application Management

Four more weeks until our Round 2 Deadline!

Those that are interested should apply now to our masters program. We are waiving the $40 application fee until the end of February!

02/16/2021

More snow in Chicago comes with extra hazards! If traveling, plan out more time on the road, as conditions worsen. Bundle up if you plan to go outside, and wear insulated items to avoid wet clothes.

Be safe Chicago! It’s been years since we’ve had this much snow!

01/26/2021

Helping Students Understand Where an MS in Health Communication Can Lead – Master of Science in Health Communication

Staff Highlight!

EPICS Associate Director Kimberley Cornwell, is MSHC’s coach, mentor, cheerleader, and supporter that encourages students as they pursue new career opportunities. Kim is essential to our students success!

Helping Students Understand Where an MS in Health Communication Can Lead Posted January 25, 2021 by amb4765 As the associate director of EPICS (the External Programs Internships and Career Services office), Kimberley Cornwell is known by MS in Health Communication students as a coach, mentor, cheerl...

01/18/2021

Northwestern recognizes and celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King today. We continue to serve our community and look forward to Northwestern University’s MLK week, which starts today.

01/14/2021

Take a Break

No matter where we’re working-remotely or in person, breaks are essential. Make sure you’re mindful of your mental and physical while working!

If you are cooped up this winter, try these strategies for you and your child to build periodic movement breaks into your day.

01/11/2021

MSHC Weekly Series w/ Dr. Lambert

Want to hear from our talented alumni? Starting this Wednesday, we are hosting Wednesday Webinars moderated by Dr. Bruce Lambert. Each week, we will have 30 minute sessions showcasing how alumni have improved health communication. Join us this week with an alumna from 2016!

01/01/2021

Happy New Year! Here’s to brighter days ahead in 2021.

12/17/2020

Featured Faculty: Dr. David Liss – Master of Science in Health Communication

Meet our Faculty: Dr. David Liss. Dr. Liss teaches student-favorite course, the US Healthcare system.

Though taught virtually this year, students understand and create solutions that tackle problems such as patient-level factors that affect healthcare costs, how the covid-19 pandemic exposed shortcomings in the US system and many more.

Featured Faculty: Dr. David Liss Posted December 17, 2020 by amb4765 Dr. David Liss, PhD teaches a student-favorite course, The US Healthcare System in the Fall for the MS in Health Communication program. He is also a Research Associate Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern, w...

12/07/2020

Application Management

The first deadline for the Fall 2021 application is today! While we continue to support our students, consider submitting your application to our master’s program before the end of the year. We are waiving application fees and it can take less than 30 minutes to apply!

11/26/2020

Thanksgiving this year is different is so many ways. However, we are so thankful to our community and those that continue to show threat passion in healthcare. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2020

New AMA policy recognizes racism as a public health threat

The American Medical Association has now acknowledged that racism is a public health threat. To actively dismantle biases, improve patient-doctor relations, and increase health inequality, health communication must be improved.

#healthcare #communication #medical

New policy adopted by AMA’s Special Meeting of its House of Delegates (HOD) recognizes racism as a public health threat.

11/23/2020

Thanksgiving is in 3 days. Though it may be different this year, in order to spread gratitude and not germs we all need to do our part to #stopthespread.

Try to limit your travel, reach out to loved ones with a call/video and keep wearing masks!

11/17/2020

Let’s thank our frontline workers!

As COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, we are staying home while we praise those who can’t. Thank you to our neighbors at NM and all other Chicagoland Hospitals. Mask up everyone!

11/10/2020

Not giving Grandma COVID-19 is this holiday season’s best gift

As Thanksgiving and winter holidays approach, many experts are giving advice on alternatives to spending the holidays with extended family. How are you changing your plans this year?

When families disagree about COVID-19 safety precautions, planning holiday celebrations is fraught with conflict and potential risk. With the recent spike in cases, should we be gathering at all?

11/02/2020

Stress in America™ 2020: A National Mental Health Crisis

A new report by the American Psychological Association, shows that this year Americans are more stressed out than before. No surprise here!

How do you deal with stress in your life? Diet, exercise and redefining social media habits can help combat levels of anxiety. Check out the findings below. #stress #staysafe #MentalHealth

Our 2020 survey reveals that Americans have been profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the external factors Americans have listed in previous years as significant sources of stress remain present and problematic. These compounding stressors are having real consequences on our minds and b...

10/22/2020

Application Management

ICYMI: Our Fall 2021 application is now live!
If you are passionate about healthcare and want to implement change that affects patients, consider starting your application today.

10/22/2020

Northwestern University MS Health Communication's cover photo

09/08/2020

With the recent temperature drop it’s feeling more like Fall and has us thinking about Orientation for our new cohort. We look forward to meeting our new students in just one week!

07/01/2020

Events – Master of Science in Health Communication

⏳Time is running out! ⏳

Our final deadline is coming up soon. Don't miss your chance to join the incoming 2021 cohort, and apply by August 10th. Register for a July event today and learn why this master's program is important for the current healthcare system in America.

Events Online Info Session Join us on select days for a short live, online info session. Learn more about the program and ask any questions you have. We want to make sure you have the support you need as you compile your required application materials and complete the application process.Wednesday,....

06/26/2020

As June comes to a close, our current cohort begins their final Summer quarter this Saturday. 11 weeks left until they finish their degree! 2020 has gone by so quickly.

05/21/2020

Do you have a passion for healthcare and patient safety?

Consider pursuing a Master’s in Health Communication! Our June events highlights that critical need for better communication in the US healthcare system and how this degree provides multiple career opportunities for its students. Find out how you can help shape healthcare in a one year, Saturday only program. Apply before June 15 to maximize your chance to receive merit-based aid!

04/15/2020

MSHC Faculty member, Dr. Nathan Walter has initiated several research projects that focus on communication practices and media selection during this pandemic. Recording participants on their health-related behavior and media diets, preliminary results show that individuals actively select media to manage their moods to combat anxiety of what they are feeling.

How are you filtering your media, stress and health?

04/01/2020

We are so lucky to have amazing alumni that want to recall their past and how our program influenced where they are now.

Recently, we reached out to Stacey Bashara from our 2016 class and loved hearing how she applied her learning to build her business and grow her list of active clients.

Read more about her experience below:
https://healthcomm.northwestern.edu/using-mshc-to-impact-at-every-level/

12/13/2019

What is Health Literacy & How Is It Measured? (Health Communication)

What is health literacy?
https://youtu.be/HwUcl1H8Y9Q?list=PLaZ37TOxDlBVZO5kVLuJVIUIF6uhPJ3Gf

This video defines health literacy and shows you how it’s measured. I then let you measure your own health literacy. http://howcommunicationworks.com Backgro...

06/25/2019

Medical Privacy in a Shared Hospital Room [Health Communication]

Is There Any Privacy in Shared Hospital Rooms?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzFEKBoIjIc&feature=youtu.be

In this video, I talk about the lack of privacy I experienced during a recent overnight stay in the hospital, and I propose a simple solution. https://howcom...

03/09/2019

Week 9 of winter quarter and we’re all smiles!

01/29/2019

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Due to extreme weather concerns, the Evanston and Chicago campuses will be closed from Tuesday at 8 p.m. to Thursday at 12 p.m. The University will continue to provide essential services, including policing, facilities management and residence hall dining. http://bit.ly/2Wr9arO