What is iHeard?
iHeard Atlanta is a community-focused initiative, led by DeKalb Public Health, to build health knowledge by listening to community members’ voices. The initiative aims to increase knowledge and trust in science by sharing timely, accurate information through trusted messengers, community partners, email and social media.
This research project uses a community-based participatory approach and is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. iHeard Atlanta expands the successful iHeard St. Louis model to the metro Atlanta area.
What is iHeard Atlanta all about?
iHeard Atlanta engages the community by collaborating with individuals and organizations to share health information in metro Atlanta that’s accurate, timely and accessible.
Here’s how:
- Surveys: We conduct weekly surveys to learn what Atlantans are hearing about health.
- Alerts: We distribute weekly, accurate health messages and educational resources on vital topics such as vaccination, chronic disease prevention, and wellness.
How can you get involved?
Join our survey panel
Take our weekly 3-minute surveys about the health information you heard in the previous 7 days. Earn $10 per survey. Request to join here.
Share health alerts
Individuals: Become a trusted messenger
Share our weekly health alerts with others, let us know how many people you’ve reached and earn $25 per week.
Who is a good candidate?
- Do you enjoy sharing helpful resources with friends, neighbors or local groups?
- Do people in your community trust you and come to you for advice or information?
- Are you connected with local organizations such as schools, faith groups or community centers?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, apply here.
Organizations: Become a community partner
Share our weekly health alerts with others, let us know how many people you’ve reached and earn $25 per week.
What type of organization is a good candidate?
- Does your organization share helpful resources with metro Atlanta residents?
- Do people in the community come to your organization for information or services?
If you answered “yes” to either question, apply here.
Sign up here for weekly alerts to receive timely, accurate health information by email.
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