@Tracy_Mehan

Speaker | Podcast Host | Health Communications expert. Focused on intersections of injury prevention, public health, health comm, & AI. Posts are my own.

 Columbus, OH
communicationsbreakdown.buzzsprout.com/
Joined April 2009
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Y’all! I did a thing!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I started a podcast with my friend & colleague Katrina, It's called Communications Breakdown and it’s about the real world of health comms — what’s working, what’s hard, and why it matters more than ever. Listen here 🎧: communicationsbreakdown.buzz…
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ALT Logo for Communications Breakdown podcast. Breaking down what works, and doesn't, in health and science communication. There are two women who are wearing headphones sitting at a table that has a microphone in the middle. Behind the table is a whiteboard with an X's and O's play mapped out with #SciComm at the top.

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Come join us! I’m excited for this conversation
Stepping Strong Center@steppingstrong1Sep 22
Next week! Join our next Lunch & Learn webinar on the topic of effective health communication strategies to convey impact, featuring @mcdonougherin, MBA, from @MSKCancerCenter, and @Tracy_Mehan, MA, from @nationwidekids. Register today: mgb-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Come join us!!
Stepping Strong Center@steppingstrong1Sep 8
Join our next Lunch & Learn webinar on the topic of effective health communication strategies to convey impact, featuring @mcdonougherin, MBA, from @MSKCancerCenter, and @Tracy_Mehan, MA, from @nationwidekids. Register here: mgb-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Join our next Lunch & Learn webinar on the topic of effective health communication strategies to convey impact, featuring @mcdonougherin, MBA, from @MSKCancerCenter, and @Tracy_Mehan, MA, from @nationwidekids. Register here: mgb-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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A lesson I’ve learned in health comm: subject matter expertise is not the same as audience expertise. In our newest episode, I share a talk about a campaign that changed how I think about trust, messaging, & who needs a seat at the table. 🎧 bit.ly/3RZHBqF
Promotional graphic for Communications Breakdown podcast Episode 16. Large text reads, “Episode 16” and “You Cannot Use These Graphics,” followed by the subtitle, “A Story About Audience Expertise.” The background is dark blue with radiating spotlight-style beams. In the lower right corner, a cartoon illustration shows a woman with curly hair wearing headphones and speaking at a podium. At the bottom is the Communications Breakdown podcast logo with the tagline, “Breaking down what works (and doesn’t) in health and science communication.”

ALT Promotional graphic for Communications Breakdown podcast Episode 16. Large text reads, “Episode 16” and “You Cannot Use These Graphics,” followed by the subtitle, “A Story About Audience Expertise.” The background is dark blue with radiating spotlight-style beams. In the lower right corner, a cartoon illustration shows a woman with curly hair wearing headphones and speaking at a podium. At the bottom is the Communications Breakdown podcast logo with the tagline, “Breaking down what works (and doesn’t) in health and science communication.”

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In the new Communications Breakdown podcast episode, we talk presentation design, storytelling, vulnerability, and why “perfect" isn't always required. 🎧 bit.ly/4wK4Pkt
Promotional graphic for Communications Breakdown podcast Episode 15. Tan background with subtle radiating lines. Large blue text at the top reads “Episode 15.” Center text says “All Great Presentations Start With This.” Bottom section includes the Communications Breakdown podcast logo with the tagline “Breaking down what works (and doesn’t) in health and science communication” and an illustration of blue headphones.

ALT Promotional graphic for Communications Breakdown podcast Episode 15. Tan background with subtle radiating lines. Large blue text at the top reads “Episode 15.” Center text says “All Great Presentations Start With This.” Bottom section includes the Communications Breakdown podcast logo with the tagline “Breaking down what works (and doesn’t) in health and science communication” and an illustration of blue headphones.

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Our E-Bike Day of Action webinar starts in 1 HOUR (2-3 pm ET www.t4cip-EBikeWebinar Join experts to discuss - E-bike injuries in kids & teens - Helmet guidance - Policy recommendations - Parent readiness Free resources: T4CIP.org/ebikes #EBikeParentCheck
A Conversation about E-Bikes. Understanding the Rising Risk to Youth. Webinar hosted by Trainees for Child Injury Prevention. Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 2-3 p.m. ET. Register at bit.ly/T4CIP-EBikeWebinar (link in caption). Four professional headshots: Moderator Dr. Phyllis Agran, Panelist Dr. Justin Assioun, Panelist Ofc. Jason Schaefer, and Panelist Dr. John Maa. T4CIP logo

ALT A Conversation about E-Bikes. Understanding the Rising Risk to Youth. Webinar hosted by Trainees for Child Injury Prevention. Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 2-3 p.m. ET. Register at bit.ly/T4CIP-EBikeWebinar (link in caption). Four professional headshots: Moderator Dr. Phyllis Agran, Panelist Dr. Justin Assioun, Panelist Ofc. Jason Schaefer, and Panelist Dr. John Maa. T4CIP logo

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Today is our E-Bike Day of Action 🚲 Across the country people are raising awareness about e-bike safety and the growing number of injuries we’re seeing in kids and teens. Follow #EBikeParentCheck to see the conversations. Resources: T4CIP.org/ebikes

E-Bikes and E-Scooters — Trainees for Child Injury Prevention

micromobility, e-bikes, e-scooters, safety, child safety, injury prevention

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This Wednesday 5/20 is the National E-Bike Day of Action. In this video, I share why I’m participating and why we need more conversations about kids, e-bikes, and safety. Free family resources + webinar: T4CIP.org/ebikes #EbikeParentCheck
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Tracy Mehan retweeted
SAVIR@savir_orgMay 13
Job alert! Our friends at University of Colorado Anschutz are hiring for an Injury and Violence Prevention Center Program Manager. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/aHYzule
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I’ve already had an @christen_rexing sighting! You know that means it is going to be a good week at #SAVIR2026
Photo of Tracy Mehan and Christen Rexing in the lobby of a conference hotel

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I kind of can’t believe it after the past few months I have had but I officially made it to SAVIR! Come say hi if you are in Providence this week. #SAVIR2026
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Tracy Mehan retweeted
SAVIR@savir_orgApr 8
FY 2027 budget proposes cutting CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention & Control. SAVIR & Safe States urge Congress to act! Senators Blumenthal, Markey & Schatz circulate a “Dear Colleague” letter. Tell your Senators to sign by April 16: buff.ly/wSdsCet
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New Communications Breakdown episode alert! It is real look behind-the-scenes of how a research writer approaches health comm and how lived experience changes how we communicate. Listen in now: buzzsprout.com/2452091/episo…
Episode 14 of the Communications Breakdown podcast, where we break down what works, and doesn't, in health and science communication. The episode title is Messaging Media, and Motherhood: An interview with Laura Dattner.

ALT Episode 14 of the Communications Breakdown podcast, where we break down what works, and doesn't, in health and science communication. The episode title is Messaging Media, and Motherhood: An interview with Laura Dattner.

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Y’all! My cat’s brackets are in the top .09% of brackets!! Go Pixel! Love #MarchMadness!
.09% perfect brackets remaining in March Madness Basketball

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Tuxedo cat sitting on a coffee table watching March Madness basketball

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Come join us at this amazing conference! It is one of my favorites for sure.
SAVIR@savir_orgJan 29
Early bird deadline tomorrow! Last chance to save $50 on your registration for the SAVIR 2026 Annual Conference when you register by January 30. Secure your spot at a must-attend event for the injury and violence prevention community. 👉 Register now: buff.ly/mHJIbwg
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New Communications Breakdown episode out! This one is a reminder that communication work doesn’t just “happen.” Listen in to get a peek into how Katrina and I decide what to talk about on social media and why. 🎧 Listen here: buzzsprout.com/2452091/episo…
Episode 12 The Calendar that prevents chaos: Taming the social media beast

ALT Episode 12 The Calendar that prevents chaos: Taming the social media beast

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Public health voices matter now more than ever. Join us for the CIRP Media & Social Media Institute, a live, interactive, virtual training focused on media and social media skills for public health. Starts Jan 22nd Register today: nationwidechildrens.org/rese…
Promotional graphic for the CIRP Media & Social Media Institute. An open gold padlock with a key glowing in the lock releases icons representing media and social media, such as a microphone, speech bubbles, hashtags, and a smartphone, against a dark blue background. Text reads: ‘Unlock Your Media & Social Media Skills for Public Health

ALT Promotional graphic for the CIRP Media & Social Media Institute. An open gold padlock with a key glowing in the lock releases icons representing media and social media, such as a microphone, speech bubbles, hashtags, and a smartphone, against a dark blue background. Text reads: ‘Unlock Your Media & Social Media Skills for Public Health

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Getting ready for the social media panel at @InjuryFreeKids #BeInjuryFree
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Traveling for Thanksgiving? Long drive, airport lines, time on the train? If you need something good to listen to, check out my Communications Breakdown podcast — real talk on health comm, storytelling, AI, visuals + more. 🎧 communicationsbreakdown.buzz…
Photos of a man driving a car, a woman sitting at an airport gate, and a woman wearing headphones while laying on a couch. The text says: Traveling for the holidays? Take the Communications Breakdown podcast with you. Download wherever you get your podcasts.

ALT Photos of a man driving a car, a woman sitting at an airport gate, and a woman wearing headphones while laying on a couch. The text says: Traveling for the holidays? Take the Communications Breakdown podcast with you. Download wherever you get your podcasts.

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