The Kansas City Healthcare Communicators Society (KCHCS) is dedicated to assisting communicators who work in or have an interest in the health care field continue their professional development by increasing their understanding of the industry and their role in it.
In today's highly competitive and fast-changing health care world, KCHCS provides members with a unique opportunity to collaborate with their peers throughout the Greater Kansas City area.
Benefits include educational programs that are offered to members through luncheon or breakfast meetings, as well as at an annual half-day seminar. While topics often focus on the communicator's role in a changing health care industry, programs also include more general marketing and communications topics. In addition, KCHCS offers unique networking opportunities through social activities.
For more information contact 2019 KCHCS President Tracey Clark, Mosaic Life Care, at (816) 271-7523; or KHA liason Cindy Samuelson or MHA liason Dave Dillon at (573) 893-3700.
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Membership in KCHCS offers tremendous value not only from the amazing program content offering the latest ground-breaking innovation and best practices in healthcare marketing today, but also the invaluable opportunity to network with your local peers to discuss the unique breakthroughs and challenges that face healthcare related entities in the Kansas City region - 2020 membership application. Please share with others who may be interested in furthering their knowledge and skill set.
Unable to attend KCHCS Fall Conference? The presentations are available for download.
Crisis Communication in the Social Media AgeLaurie Roberts, President, and Kelly Cooper, Vice President, Parris Communications
Here is the clip of the interview referenced with Kevin Callahan, the CEO of Exeter hospital in New Hampshire. A great example of a CEO/spokesperson leading through a significant crisis, demonstrating compassion and being a living, breathing example of the organization’s core values and brand voice.
How to Write Patient Stories Even You’ll Want to ReadSherry Osburn, Owner, Osburn Public Relations
Getting Started with Online Reputation ManagementJessica Stellato, Senior Digital Analyst, Healthgrades
Leveraging Influencer Marketing to Further Your Healthcare BrandLiana Colvin, Sr. Earned Media Manager and Alexis Bossi, Managing Director of Paid Media, MBB Health
Renew your KCHCS 2020 Membership for $75.
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