Obesity is a symptom of a much bigger problem. Yet many of the groups working to improve health equity have placed responsibility for the country's growing waistlines and related health issues squarely on the shoulders of individuals. And the food industry is reaping the benefits. Read more >
May 30 webinar: Domestic violence prevention through media advocacy
Domestic violence happens every day, but it rarely appears in the news. How can advocates bring attention to the issue? BMSG joins Transforming Communities for a webinar May 30, in which we will explore how the news frames domestic violence and discuss ways to advance prevention policies. Learn more and register >
BMSG heads to New Orleans for 'Roots & Remedies'
On June 22, BMSG will participate in the Roots & Remedies gathering put on by the Praxis Project for the Communities Creating Healthy Environments initiative. Advocates, organizers and other changemakers will discuss moving toward a policy agenda that integrates issues like food sovereignty, land and water access, public safety and human rights. Learn more >
If the public's
information
came only
from the media,
what would
they know?
What wouldn't
they know?
BMSG helps
community and
public health groups
practice media
advocacy — the
strategic use of
mass media to
advance policies
that improve health.
