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Aptive is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. With roughly 500 employees across the U.S., we primarily support the federal government – more than a dozen agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Library of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection, National Science Foundation and more. ​

Our work focuses on applying creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve performance, bridge divides and elevate the lives of millions of people who count on government services every day. ​

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10.24.24

6 Tips for Improving Public Health Communications

Without clear communication, we jeopardize our ability to protect the health of our communities, especially during a public health crisis or emergency. Read our six tips to communicate public health messaging effectively to diverse populations and across media channels.

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Using innovation, technology and data to improve quality, outcomes and access to health care

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Empowering federal agencies with innovative, evidence-based solutions for enhanced public service delivery

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Federal Human Experience Client
The client absolutely LOVES what you've created. They have zero edits. This contract works with some very high-ranking officials, and they are all absolutely thrilled with your work.
Federal Communications Client
What you've done for us and the communications team in the past few months is amazing. I've never seen anything like what you do with these comms plans. It's literally beautiful before I even start reading it. We need our contractors, and I value your work. You and the team bring talent we’d otherwise miss.
Federal Communications Client
We have seen a remarkable 22% increase in our newsletter subscriber rate! This achievement reflects the exceptional effort of our team, enhancing our weekly communication product. The team's dedication has garnered client kudos and significantly boosted audience engagement.
VA Health Care Client
Over the past few weeks, I have heard several very positive comments about how amazing this team is. People really love what you are doing! Thank you for your hard work and dedication advancing and improving health care for Veterans.
Federal IT Client
This team is the heart of everything that we do. They not only work hard, but also deliver well above expectations by always thinking ahead to next steps and providing recommendations that are on target.
Federal digital strategy and design client
I didn’t want to believe myself…. I was tracking 2.8-3% engagement on Twitter with a .4% margin of error. This is the biggest month we’ve had by 2 percentage points! #BestMonthEver!!
Federal communications client
You all make my life so easy. I go to sleep knowing I have no worries about communications.
Organizer of federal townhall event
Phenomenal job!!! This was one of the best events we have hosted!!! Great teamwork!!!
Federal health client
There’s no other way to say it: we’d be lost without you!
Health system specialist for federal health agency
I am at a loss for words about how wonderfully this is written. You have set the bar high with the amount of highlights you covered, using character counts wisely. I will definitely use most/all of what you submitted as I continue to craft all of the different pieces of the narrative.
Caregiver support program manager for major federal agency
I just wanted to say one more time how much you are all appreciated. Thank you for getting us over the final hump with our expansion communications, all the way up to the last minute. I could not ask for a more
amazing team!
Supervisory program specialist for large government agency
Thank you all so much for your work the last couple of days. You took a barrier, determined the path forward and quickly turned around communications materials ready to brief all stakeholders in less than 24 hours! This team is unstoppable!
Speechwriter, federal health office
Your forethought, creativity, organization and insight are bar none. You stepped into a fast-paced environment and picked up a mountain of work and have made it look easy. I can’t say how awesome it is to sit with this different perspective in the background and not have to worry.
Federal benefits client
The efforts to go above and beyond, the collaboration, the new processes and procedures are all part of what makes a team successful. I want to thank each of you for your contributions as EVERYone has played a role in taking us to where we are now.
Federal marketing client
This is soooooo GOOD! It is everything I dreamed of! It informs, promotes, encourages, shows off a bit and sets the standard for others to follow. I imagine this will raise many requests for assistance and questions and start dialogues renewing interest and awareness of what we do. Such great timing as well!
Deputy director, government agency
The Aptive team accomplished more in the first week of the contract than the previous contractor did through its full contract.
Senior security officer for large government agency
This is absolutely great work. I didn’t realize how critical this effort would be to the plan. You all have been amazing and very helpful. I owe you and I won’t forget it. And I don’t say that lightly. In fact, I rarely do.
Chief of staff for major federal agency
This is one of the finest, most comprehensive reports I've seen. The team has done a wonderful job. I want to come to one of your meetings at some point and thank everyone!!