Share, network and learn with public relations practitioners involved in the health care industry, and access information and best practices to enhance your career. The Health Academy is PRSA’s largest Professional Interest Section with close to 800 members who represent a variety of health organizations, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and insurers, as well as public relations agencies, foundations, and medical and dental associations. We provide the tips and tactics needed to take you to the next critical level in your career through our annual conference, teleseminars, social media tools and Web resources. |
Featured
2013 Conference: "Accelerate Your Success: Winning Strategies in Health Care PR," May 1–3, Indianapolis.
The Health Academy Conference will help guide healthcare communicators through the opportunities and challenges of this quickly evolving field.This year's conference hosts a dynamic group of speakers, including Bob Edwards, who will discuss "Healthcare in the 21st Century."
Health Academy Executive Committee member, Ellen Beth Levitt senior communications specialist at Johns Hopkins Medicine interview with Morgan Greenlee from Visit Indy
Section Awards: The Health Academy Section is accepting entries for the Frank J. Weaver Lifetime Achievement Award and the MacEachern Chief Executive Officer Award until March 4, 2013. These awards will be presented at the 2013 Health Academy Conference in Indianapolis. More information.
Member Spotlight: Lorri Rishar Jandron, MBA
Programming
Upcoming Webinar: "Key Issues Facing Health Care Communicators," March 21, 2013, 3–4 p.m. EDT
2012 Conference: "Shaping the Future of Health Care Public Relations," presentations now available to Health Academy members.
Brown Bag Teleconference Replay: “What’s Now and What’s Next for Health Care Communications?” Health Academy members can listen to this free program on-demand.
Network
We're Here to Connect: Meet your Health Academy Section Leadership.
Interested in learning more? Email Section Chair Ben Garrett.
Get a PRSA Leadership Gig: Fill out a volunteer interest form and join our community of engaged volunteers.
Members-Only Online Discussion Forums: Access an online forum dedicated to advice, insight and networking.
Section Members-Only Directory: Connect with a peer from your community.
Join the conversation at #prsahealth.
Intelligence
Member Shared Resources: New site for templates and documents from fellow Health Academy members.
Newsletter: Spring2013 Edition.
Health Academy Forum
- General Networking: RE: Internal department communications
April 2, 2013 at 12:01 p.m. - General Networking: RE: Internal department communications
April 2, 2013 at 9:08 a.m. - General Networking: RE: Internal department communications
April 2, 2013 at 8:23 a.m.
Webinars Now Included With PRSA Membership!
PRSA membership is more valuable than ever before. Broaden your skill set with access to more than 50 free live and on-demand webinars that are planned for 2013 when you join now.