Workshop E

From Data to Design: Turning Health Statistics into Eye-Catching Infographics

Fatemah Abdullah DDS

Department of Health Policy and Health Services Research, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Room TBD

While health data is readily collected at national and state levels, raising awareness about its availability and potential use among community members, local stakeholders, legislators, and policymakers remains a significant challenge. Bridging the gap between raw data and its effective application for interventions at the county and community levels requires innovative communication strategies.

This workshop will focus on methods to transform complex data into compelling, easy-to-understand infographics. It will cover a visual data storytelling process that involves three key steps:

(1) Exploring the data to find meaningful insights,

(2) Crafting those insights into a coherent narrative, and

(3) Effectively communicating the narrative to the intended audience.

By simplifying data through visual storytelling, the goal is to make health data more accessible, engaging, and actionable. We will also discuss how this approach can help advance health initiatives within health improvement plans and increase the utilization of surveillance data by public health professionals, hospital systems, and oral health advocates. Attendees will gain insights into how infographics can transform otherwise dry and complex data into powerful tools that drive community engagement and inform policy decisions.

Target Audience:

This workshop is intended for educators, students, health professionals, and anyone interested in creating effective communication materials in health. It is especially relevant for individuals who work with health data and seek to transform complex information into accessible, engaging visuals for a wide range of audiences.

This workshop was previously presented at National Oral Health Conference 4/8/2025.