About FDA
SMG 1261.25
FDA STAFF MANUAL GUIDES, VOLUME I - ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND TOBACCO
CENTER FOR DRUG EVALUATION AND RESEARCH
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
DIVISION OF HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS
Effective Date: 07/08/2011
1. DIVISION OF HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS (DKKNCE)
A. Leads the development, testing, and implementation of public health messages through the use of social marketing to increase awareness about CDER
B. Develops scientific/medical communication materials to educate the public about FDA regulated products
D. Develops, maintains, and leverages strategic partnerships and alliances to inform stakeholders and increase knowledge of FDA-regulated products targeted to various audiences
E. Plans, conducts, and evaluates formative and outcome research to develop materials
F. Provides effective internal communication to keep CDER employees informed about policy, guidance and personnel changes
2. AUTHORITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE
The functional statements for this Division were approved by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services on July 8, 2011
| STATUS (I, R, C) | DATE APPROVED | LOCATION OF CHANGE HISTORY | CONTACT | APPROVING OFFICIAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | 03/02/2010 | N/a | OC/OA/ OM/OMP | Commissioner of Food and Drugs |
| Revision | 07/08/2011 | N/a | CDER/OM | Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services |







