Historically, the study of health communication has been confined primarily to the field of medicine. Recently, however, it has increased in importance in other areas of human communication. Exploring a new approach to health communication is the purpose of this paper. Specifically, the thrust of this investigation is the use of dialogue as a mode of health communication in a correctional facility. In this regard, three general areas were examined: the components of the concept of dialogue, the nature of monologue as viewed by the advocates of dialogue, and some aspects concerning dialogue as a means of health communication in a correctional situation. The study is inconclusive, but there are indications that dialogue as a means of communication had favorable impact on the participants in this project. (Author/RB)