The Communications/Media Relations Office serves as the Agency resource for
promotion and publicity of Agency issues, programs and functions, for both
internal and external process. The office provides information and
coordinates official response to the media. The office also tracks local,
state and national health care news coverage and provides liaisons between
AHCA and the media. Communications staff set up and coordinate interviews
with Agency personnel on pertinent health care-related subjects. The office
also works closely with the Legislative Affairs Office to promote the
Agency's legislative agenda. The Communications Office also incorporates
the latest technology (audio, video and the Internet) to promote the
Agency's agenda. This includes broadcast distribution via fax and email of
press releases, media advisories and video news releases. This office also
produces monthly and quarterly newsletters which cover current and relative
health care topics.
CONTACT:
Michelle Dahnke
Director of Communications
Shelisha Durden
Press Secretary
Shelisha.Durden@ahca.myflorida.com
Meagan Dougherty
Public Information Specialist
Meagan.Dougherty@ahca.myflorida.com
(850) 412-3623
(850) 922-2897 Fax
