The Network for Media and Health Communication

In the last few years, the topic of “Health Communication” has gained in significance in German communication research, as is reflected in numerous projects and initiatives. Nevertheless, a discussion on the relevance of the research area, particularly from the viewpoint of research into media and communications, is still outstanding. The Institute is taking up the topic of Health Communication and is trying to stimulate the discussion on it as it relates to media by means of projects, events and publications.

In this context, one long-term project is the “Netzwerk Medien und Gesundheitskommunikation” [Network for Media and Health Communication], a joint initiative by Dr. Eva Baumann (University of Münster), Dr. Claudia Lampert (Hans Bredow Institute) and Dr. Constanze Rossmann (IfKW, München, Institute for Communications Studies and Media Research), which is seeking to contribute to the interdisciplinary networking of participants particularly engaged in media-related health communication. Alongside the provision of information on the Internet and a regular newsletter, the network organises conferences on various themes.

Further information on the network and its activities are available under www.netzwerk-gesundheitskommunikation.de.