Partnerships

Partnerships & Collaborations

Health communication research at the University of Utah is strengthened by extensive collaborations and partnerships with external organizations:

• University of Utah Health and Hospitals: Communication researchers collaborate with healthcare providers and administrators to improve patient education and health information delivery within the health system.
• Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI): HCI collaborates closely with health communication researchers. Joint initiatives address cancer prevention in the community.
• State and Local Health Departments: University researchers have partnered with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services on statewide campaigns.
• Intermountain Healthcare: Collaborative projects between University of Utah researchers and Intermountain clinicians have tackled patient communication in clinical settings.
• Federal Agencies and National Collaborations: Faculty at Utah frequently collaborate with national agencies like the CDC and NCI.
• Academic and Community Partnerships: Utah’s health communication scholars engage in cross-university collaborations and community partnerships.

These collaborations and partnerships extend the reach of the University of Utah’s research and ensure its relevance.