The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to host the first National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing & Media. The purpose of the conference is to provide a scientific and professional forum for researchers and practitioners to share insights, research findings, and best practices to advance the fields of health communication, marketing and media. The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with colleagues and shape the future of health communication and marketing practice.
The conference will be convened at the Thomas R. Harkin Global Communications Center (GCC) on the campus of the CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA. *For guests staying at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center Hotel, daily shuttle service will be provided to and from the GCC. A shuttle schedule will be posted on the Transportation page prior to the conference.
Visiting CDC - Security Policies:
The CDC is a working federal facility and security screening is required. Please note the following security policies to gain entrance to the conference:
You will need a valid government-issued photo ID; no exceptions. You WILL NOT be allowed to enter the facility without a government-issued photo ID. Examples include: driver's license, state-issued photo ID, and passports.
Non-US citizens will require additional security clearance measures to attend the conference. Please contact Henrietta Fumbah (ehu0@cdc.gov or 404-498-2462) by August 17 to facilitate this clearance.
You may be asked to submit to searches as requested by security personnel, including searches of your person, belongings, and vehicle.
Please cooperate fully with all directives of safety officers or security personnel and adhere to any requirements which are imposed upon an individual or requirements imposed for a particular area.
Please comply with all other applicable Department of Health and Human Services' and/or CDC policies (e.g., for all visitors, conduct in federal buildings, and computer/Internet use policies).
If you are driving to the GCC, a parking permit placard is required on your vehicle dashboard. The placard will be sent to guests with their final confirmation information prior to the conference.
Please note that photographs taken on CDC’s campus outside of the GCC are prohibited–www.cdc.gov/od/foia/policies/photo.htm
