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In the Know: Social Media for Public Health—Facebook & Image Sharing


“In the Know: Facebook and Image Sharing for Public Health” is a live webcast exploring how image-based social media channels–including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Flickr–can be used effectively for public health impact. This webcast is sponsored by CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) and is the fourth in a series of six and will feature CDC NPIN and AIDS.gov experts with extensive experience in social media. Each webcast focuses on a social media channel and includes cutting-edge information for effectively integrating social media into public health communication strategies.

Join us on Tuesday, May 14th, at 2:00 P.M. ET to learn best practices for image-based social media, discover tips and helpful tools, and hear social media success stories from public health partners. “In the Know: Facebook and Image Sharing for Public Health” is an interactive, free webcast. Follow the conversation or ask questions during the simultaneous Twitter Chat using the hashtag #SM4PH.

Upcoming CDC NPIN “In the Know: Social Media for Public Health” webcasts will air on the following dates:

  • May 14, 2013—In the Know: Google Plus & YouTube for Public Health

  • June 4, 2013—In the Know: Social Media Measurement & Evaluation for Public Health Success

Please register for this free webcast and remember to mark your calendar for upcoming webcasts!

For additional information on all webcasts and to access archived video and slides of previous webcasts visit the link below. Archived CDC NPIN “In the Know: Social Media for Public Health” webcasts include:

  • February 19, 2013—Twitter for Public Health

  • March 12, 2013—LinkedIn & SlideShare for Public Health

  • April 2, 2013—Gaming & Mobile for Public Health

Visit the CDC NPIN “In the Know” webpage.

The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is the reference and referral service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), & tuberculosis (TB).

For more information on NPIN services and resources visit www.cdcnpin.org and follow NPIN on Twitter @CDCNPIN. Find HIV services in your community at locator.AIDS.gov.

By Melissa Beaupierre, Senior Director, CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)