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. Join us today. |
Learning
- Health Academy Brown Bag Discussion: "What's Now and What's Next for Health Care Communications?" Friday, Jan. 27, 2-3 p.m. EST. Health Academy members, register now!
- 2012 Health Academy Conference- Shaping the Future of Health Care Public Relations - May 16-18, 2012 - Philadelphia, PA
Network
- Make contacts while enhancing your skills. Fill out our volunteer interest form and join our leadership.
- Section Members-only Directory Connect with a peer from your community.
- For more information about the Section's learning and networking opportunities, email our Section Chair Leigh Fazzina.
- Health Academy Section Leadership.
Intelligence
- Health Academy chair, Nancy Hughes, APR in ComPRehension: "Social Media As Starting Point, Not Focal Point"
- Health Academy 2011 award winners announced! Visit the PRSA Newsroom to find out more about the winners of the MacEachern and Weaver Awards, as well as the winner of the 2011 Quinnipiac Paper Competition.
- Chair-Elect Leigh Fazzina Op-Ed in Advertising Age: "Pharma Industry Can't Advance If FDA Fails To Properly Advise It," published May 23, 2011.
- Member-Shared Resources: VA Social Media Guidelines: Employee Social Media Policy, Social Media Use by VHA Guidance and Phoenix VA Public Affairs Office Policy and Public Relations Campaign Scorecard Template.
- Online discussion forumsAsk your peers for advice and share the latest news.
- Newsletter December 2011 Edition Now Available!
Featured
- Health Academy is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Frank J. Weaver Lifetime Achievement and MacEachern Chief Executive Officer Awards. View past winners and download the full entry guidelines. Deadline: April 2, 2012.
Health Academy Forum
- General Networking: RE: Hospital Concierge Services
Feb. 8, 2012 at 8:42 a.m. - General Networking: Hospital Concierge Services
Feb. 7, 2012 at 1:24 p.m. - General Networking: HealthLeaders InterStudy
Feb. 2, 2012 at 1:24 p.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 2012 when you join now.