CHATS Core
Providing Specialized Health Communication Services
The Communicating for Health in Appalachia by Translating Science - Core (CHATS) supports researchers and public health partners in developing, testing, and implementing effective communication strategies to improve health outcomes. We specialize in translating science into messages that drive action across community, clinical, and digital settings.
Partnering with CHATS Core
We begin every collaboration with a 60-minute consultation to learn more about the unique needs of your project and identify your service needs. The consultation helps us identify the best ways to support you and is highly tailored to your project's goals and desired audiences.
To get started, fill out this form to request services, and a member of our team will follow up to schedule your consultation.
Our Services
Initial Consultation
Partnering with the CHATS Core begins with an initial consultation to learn more about the unique needs of your project and identify your service needs. This process is highly tailored to your project’s goals and audiences. Complete the online form bit.ly/CHATSRequest and we will reach out to schedule this 60-minute session.
Coaching and Communication Strategy
How do you make your work more impactful? By understanding your audience’s needs and how best to reach them. We combine deep insights into rural populations with expertise in applied communication, knowledge translation, and dissemination science, along with tools like social listening, to design outreach plans that are evidence-based, targeted, and effective.
- Audience analysis and segmentation support
- Messaging framing guidance based on audience needs
- Social listening analysis to inform message design
- Coaching in relational, community-engaged, or plain language communication
- Strategy development for dissemination planning
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy design
- Professional social media strategy development
Development of Knowledge Products
Need support beyond a plan? We help turn your research into actionable knowledge products that move your work off the bookshelf and into the hands of your intended audience driving real-world impact.
- Evidence-informed toolkits and action guides targeted to specific audiences
- Narrative briefs and summaries with complementary visual materials
- Infographics and explainer materials for diverse audiences
- Patient and provider communication aids
Creative Services
Need help creating something engaging to reach your audience? We offer video, audio, and graphic design services that bring your research to life and make it more accessible and meaningful for your intended audience.
- Short educational or testimonial videos
- Branding and visual identity development
- Podcast or audio story development
- Academic material development
- Social media campaign and individual post visuals, language, and
templates - Layout and design for reports, brochures, and toolkits