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SCCAHS Recognized by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE)

SCCAHS is pleased to share our recognition by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE).
The Center’s outreach efforts received top honors in the following categories: Digital-only publishing, issues management campaign, and publications for diverse audiences. Click the buttons below to view the awarded materials:
Upcoming Webinars
Mapping and Understanding Local News Ecosystems | September 15, 2022 @ 11 a.m. EDT
Since 2005, more than 2,000 newspapers have closed in the United States, and as of 2020, nearly 4 million Americans live in a county
Using Perception Analyzer Dials to Understand Trust in COVID-19 Video Messages | August 31, 2022 @ 11 a.m. EDT
Research shows trust is an important factor in determining the public’s willingness to comply with health and safety recommendations during pandemics and other health
Center News

Hurricane Florence: Farm flood health threats
Floods can heighten the risk of health threats, such as mold, tetanus bacteria, contaminated well water, heat illness, and high stress. This is especially
University of Georgia to host discussion on rural stress
Rural America faces many challenges: challenging economies, rising suicide rates ad the growing opioid epidemic. Land-grant institutions are uniquely positioned to impact community wellness