How to Write a Press Release for a Public Health Crisis or Emergency
Related Resources
How to Write a Press Release [PDF]
Source: Developed by Dr. Vincent Covello and shared with his permission.
Preparing and Distributing a News Release [PDF]
Source: Hyer, R.N., & Covello, V.T. (2005). Effective media communication during public health emergencies: A WHO handbook. Geneva: World Health Organization.
Sample Press Release: Diabetes Control Program [PDF]
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/projects/pdfs/localpress.pdf
Sample Press Release: 2013 National Hurricane Preparedness Week [PDF]
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency. Retrieved from: https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/Hurricane_Preparedness_Week_2013_Press_Release_Template.pdf