Communications

In this health care 101 course, you will learn how to better navigate your own system/organization, gain a general comprehension of the language of health care (and its many acronyms), and get an overview on the health care landscape.
Learn from 2 hospitals how one trending health awareness day can be repurposed for all of their communication platforms to reach and educate thousands of people.
This session is perfect for health care pros who want to build stronger connections, provide useful health information, showcase your rockstar medical staff, and make your hospital the heart of the community!
SHSMD Connections 2025 is coming to Dallas, TX! Join us October 12-14, 2025, for the premier event in health care marketing strategy.
 Note: All live sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants through January 31, 2026, perfect if you’re managing a busy holiday season.
The most timely and reliable health care strategy and market development programming happens at SHSMD's Connections Conference.
Health care marketers can create the most compelling, targeted campaigns but even the best efforts are squelched if the first encounter fails to impress and engage the consumer. In this session we will explore the key drivers that determine whether a first-time caller will become a patient or go…
 Check out this SHSMD Connections 2022 session presentation covering a successful campaign from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that addressed: Health disparities, Inequities and Social determinants of health.