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Tracy Mehan

@tracymehan.bsky.social
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Health communicator | Podcast Host | Injury Prevention | AI Specialist. Also love college football & basketball, reading/ books, my two cats (Adso & Pixel), the Steelers, and my family above all else.

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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in health comm: subject matter expertise is not the same as audience expertise. Our newest episode is a recording of a talk I gave about a campaign that completely changed how I think about trust, messaging, & who needs a seat at the table. 🎧 bit.ly/3RZHBqF
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"You Cannot Use These Graphics:" A Story About Audience Expertise - Communications Breakdown: What Works (and Doesn't) in Health and Science Communication
In this episode, we’re sharing a recording of a conference talk where Tracy tells the story behind a firearm safer storage campaign. Her message: subject matter expertise is not the same as audience e...
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Center for Injury Research Translation & Communication @cirtc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Presentations that connect don’t start with slides. They start with: Who is the audience? What do I want them to walk away understanding? In the new podcast episode, we talk storytelling, vulnerability, presentation design, 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.
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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: www.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
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Today is our E-Bike Day of Action 🚲 People across the country are raising awareness about e-bike safety and the growing number of injuries we’re seeing in kids and teens. Resources: www.T4CIP.org/ebikes Follow #EBikeParentCheck to see all the great info being shared today.
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E-Bikes and E-Scooters — Trainees for Child Injury Prevention
micromobility, e-bikes, e-scooters, safety, child safety, injury prevention
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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 Join me by following #EbikeParentCheck
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
This is amazing!! And it combines two things I absolutely love - baby yoda and injury prevention. May the 4th be with you!
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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
Picture of me standing in front of the SAVIR banner at the conference hotel
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
New Communications Breakdwon episode alert! Katrina talked w/ Laura Dattner about messaging, media, and motherhood. 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: www.buzzsprout.com/2452091/epis...
Episode 14 of the Communications Breakdown Podcast where we break down what works, and doesn't, in health and science communication. The episode is titled Messaging, Media, and Motherhood: An interview with Laura Dattner.
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Just got to be on a panel talking about #SciComm with @christenrexing.bsky.social and @karagavin.bsky.social talking to a group of researchers & community partners doing some amazing gun violence prevention work. And I got invited in part because of our podcast which I am so proud of. #GreatDay
Slide introducing moderator Marc Zimmerman, Univ of Michigan, and panelists Christen Rexing (SAVIR), Tracy Mehan (Communications Breakdown podcast), and Kara Gavin (Univ of Michigan)
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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: www.buzzsprout.com/2452091/epis...
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The Calendar That Prevents Chaos: Taming the Social Media Beast - Communications Breakdown: What Works (and Doesn't) in Health and Science Communication
We break down how we plan six months of social content while staying nimble for real‑time events, and we debate a counterintuitive framing tactic that might raise engagement but risks exclusion in pub...
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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: www.NationwideChildrens.org/CIRP-Media-Workshop
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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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
What are you doing at 2 pm ET today? Come join us for this discussion. I' really looking forward to it. buff.ly/4HFqyDG
Join us for a post national injury prevention day fireside chat. Nov 20, 2025 from 2 to 3 pm ET. Moderator Tracy Mehan of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Panelists include: Christen Reing from SAVIR, Torine Creppy from Safe Kids Worldwide, and Mighty Fine from APHA. We will be exploring how collaborative efforts can mobilize injury prevention professionals and strengthen partnerships.
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Center for Injury Research Translation & Communication @cirtc.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Come listen to our newest podcast episode, where we share how we build campaigns that start with empathy — focused on understanding the people we’re trying to reach, not just the message we want to send. You can find Communications Breakdown wherever you get your podcasts or at buff.ly/xTL0QRF
Episode 9 of the Communications Breakdown podcast. Building smarter public health campaigns
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Join @T4CIP_ for the #StoreMedsSafe Day of Action today! There are a few ways you can participate: ✴️Join the X chat 12-1 p.m. ET ✴️ Register/join the webinar at 2 p.m. ET: bit.ly/T4CIP-MedSafetyWebinar ✴️ Download materials (more to come!): t4cip.org/medication-safe-storage
#StoreMedsSafe T4CIP Day of Action Oct 22,2025. Download materials: www.t4cip.org/medication-safe-storage. Post on social media with #StoreMedsSafe. Watch the webinar from 2-3 pm ET. Register at bit.ly/T4CIP-MedSafetyWebinar. Join the X chat from 1-2 pm ET
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Center for Injury Research Translation & Communication @cirtc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
What does this donkey have to do with #healthcomm? Nothing! But we talk about it on our new podcast episode anyway, along with soft skills, virtual conferences, social media, and writing more effective messages. Find us on podcast services or here: lnkd.in/ghhPVZjw Pic: IG @sweetmerciesrescueranch
A donkey named Fuego brays into the camera
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
New Communications Breakdown podcast episode release! Ever tried using AI to make music for a project? We thought it would be simple. Let’s just say it didn’t go quite how we expected. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/46zxD4e #AI #Podcast #SciComm #HealthComm
We were in for a surprise when we tried to use AI to create music. On the left is the word expectation with a happy looking robot sitting in front of a computer using a text to music prompt to create the perfect theme song. On the right is the word reality with an image of a confused looking woman who has a variety of resources sprawled on the desk in front of her
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Center for Injury Research Translation & Communication @cirtc.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Woohoo!! 🎉 Our podcast Communications Breakdown has over 250 downloads! ✅ Top 25% of podcasts in just 48 hours 🌍 Listeners in 5 countries + 55 cities Episode 6 just dropped — catch up on any you missed & let us know what you think. Listen here: communicationsbreakdown.buzzsprout.com
250 podcast downloads celebration
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Center for Injury Research Translation & Communication @cirtc.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Creating content used to mean writing a tweet. Now it’s Canva templates, videos, accessibility checks—on top of your actual job. In Episode 2 of Communications Breakdown, we dig into why the expectations for public health communication feel higher than ever. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3V0QRcs
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
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.buzzsprout.com
Logo for Communications Breakdown podcast. Breaking down what works, and doesn't, in health and science communication. There are two women wearing headphones sitting at the table that has a microphone in the middle. Behind the table is a whiteboard with an X's and O's play drawn out and #SciComm at the top.
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
OK SAVIR friends, I’m well on my way with my #SAVIR2025 Bingo card. Who is with me? Here is my selfie with Linda Degutis
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Yesterday was a brutal day for public health. I wrote about how I was processing my feelings about it over on LinkedIn. bit.ly/3FLVdzJ TL;DR version - I'm not going to let public health/science go down without a fight. What we do matters. Who is with me?
Notebook with cover that reads "Defending science like it's my job."
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Any day I get to listen to @dr_kkjetelina of yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com speak is a great day! The way she talks about #HealthCommunication is inspiring. If you get a chance to work with her or hear her talk, NEVER pass it up. Today she encouraged us to be brave and keep speaking up
Photo of Dr. Katelyn Jetelina from her insights to practice keynote sponsored by PHCC
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Health communication is going to be more important than ever in the coming years. Come learn from experts in the field to level up your social media skills. www.bit.ly/CIRP-SM-2025
Audience-centered social media. Tools, tips, and best practices for public health professionals. An interactive virtual workshop hosted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Feb 20, 2025 from 1 to 5 pm ET. Cost $199 Register at www.bit.ly/CIRP-SM-2025You will learn social media environment and channels, strategy and planning, content creation and management, tracking and engagement, campaigns and special events, and using AI for social media
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Super excited to have been a guest on the @SafeStates INdepth podcast with host Mighty Fine to talk about AI and injury prevention. I loved the conversation we had and invite you to listen in. safestates.org/page/INdepth
Exploring AI’s role in IVP featuring Tracy Mehan, Director of Research translation and Communication at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Tracy provides insights and examples of AI use in injury and violence prevention work, as well as tips and recommendations on what to watch out for when using it to ensure quality in our work
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Not a bad way to review my presentation for tomorrow
An open laptop on a desk in front of a window with a sunset over the mountains of Scottsdale, Arizona in the background
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Tracy Mehan @tracymehan.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
I started an account on Bluesky forever ago but have mostly been watching. I think it is time to really give this thing a try. Here we go. I thought an appropriate first thing to post would be the image ChatGPT created for me when I asked it to create an image based on what it knows about me.
Woman with curly brown shoulder length hair. She has on glasses and is wearing a light gray turtle neck. She is sitting at a desk in a what looks to be a home office. Purple is the predominant color. There is a cat sitting next to her. On the table in front of her is a coffee mug and a podcast microphone. On the couch behind her there are purple cushions and a football. Behind her is a bookshelf with a basketball and books.
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