CDC Social Media Tools, Guidelines & Best Practices

Social media is a powerful tool for mobile clinics to get connected with patient populations, spread awareness about events, and also reach out to community partners. If you are looking to get started on social media or expand your presence, this toolkit is a great place to start! This information was developed by the CDC and is transferable to other health care related organizations including mobile clinics. There is specific information about how to navigate using Facebook and Twitter as well as critical information about communication strategies online, best practices, lessons learned, and tips on evaluating the effectiveness of your social media presence. For more targetted populations, this toolkit from the Alabama Department of Public Health is an example of how to optimize the use of social media in rural settings.