Health Communication: From Theory to Practice (J-B Public Health/Health Services Text) - Key words: health communication, public health, health behavior, behavior change communications

Health Communication: From Theory to Practice is a much needed resource for the fast-growing field of health communication. It combines a comprehensive introduction to current issues, theories, and special topics in health communication with a hands-on guide to program development and implementation. While the book is designed for students, professionals and organizations with no significant field experience, it also includes advanced topics for health communication practitioners, public health experts, researchers, and health care providers with an interest in this field.

Renata Schiavo, Ph.D., M.A. is a senior health care communications consultant. She is also an adjunct assistant professor of Public Health at New York University, Steinhardt School of Education, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health.