The Health Academy Section is for public relations and communications professionals who serve the health care, hospital, insurance and pharmaceutical industries. With 750+ members nationwide, this specialized community has access to the latest best practices and industry trends to help everyone stay current and connected.
Health Academy
About Us
Throughout the year, via webinars and digital resources, the Health Academy offers members opportunities for education and discussion on the latest issues facing health care PR professionals.
The annual conference traditionally features national-interest speakers and emerging trends in health care public relations.
Section Member Resources on MyPRSA
Sample Resources for Nonmembers
Health Academy communications plan template
How Do I Join?
If you are already a PRSA member and looking to join this Section, please call the Member Services department at (212) 460-1400 or email: membership@prsa.org.
Not a PRSA member? Learn about the benefits and how to join PRSA here.
Events
Past Events
PRSA 2024 Health Academy Conference
October 13-15, 2024
Thanks to everyone who attended the Health Academy Section Conference in Anaheim, Calif.
Stay tuned for the 2025 conference dates and location.
Executive Committee
Health Academy Executive Committee
Your Executive Committee works to establish the Health Academy Section as the place for industry professionals to gather and share expertise and grow together. We do this with year-round programming and content development.
Immediate Past -Chair
Jason Carlton, APR
Marketing Manager
Intermountain Health, Canyons Region
Murray, UT
jason.carlton@imail.org
Chair
Carrie Strehlau
Healthcare Social Media Advisor
Social Cascade
Asheville, NC
cstrehlau@yahoo.com
Chair–Elect
Ilana Ostrin
Head of Global Communications
Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association
Washington, DC
iostrin@pptaglobal.org
Members at Large
Lisa Arledge-Powell
President
MediaSource
Columbia, OH
larledge@mediasourcetv.com
Cynthia Brooks Nickerson
Principal
Cynthia Brooks Media
Los Angeles, CA
cynthia.nickerson@gmail.com
Ronna Charles
Director of Communications
Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute
Atlanta, GA
ronnamcharles@gmail.com
Geoff Curtis
Founder
Marshall Curtis Communications
Chicago, IL
geoffcurtis1@gmail.com
James Janicki, APR
Chief Administrative Officer
Hillcrest Health and Living
Bellevue, NE
jjanicki@hillcresthealth.com
Constin Jordache, APR
Vice President for System Strategy and Brand Development
Adventist HealthCare
Silver Springs, MD
costinjordache@gmail.com
Linda Kamateh
Assistant Vice President Public Relations and Marketing
RWJBarnabas Health
West Orange, NJ
Linda.Kamateh@rwjbh.org
Amanda "Mandi" Kane, APR
Associate Vice President
Jarrard, Inc.
Nashville, TN
amandafoor@gmail.com
Ellen Beth Levitt
Senior Communications Consultant
HCSC
Dallas, TX
eblevitt@gmail.com
James M. Shackelford, APR
Vice President, Global Public Information
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
New York, NY
jms@shackelfordemail.com
Julie Sheedy
Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer
Loretto
Syracuse, NY
jsheedy@lorettosystem.org
Clare Wade, APR, Fellow PRSA
Independent PR Consultant
Grand Rapids, MI
clare@clarewade.com
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