Welcome to ISHMPR!
The Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing & Public Relations is a membership organization dedicated to networking and knowledge sharing between healthcare marketing and communications professionals across Illinois.
What’s News Around Illinois
2008 Pinnacle Award deadline extended to June 6th
A new year, a new trophy and another way to win. Enter your best work in the 2008 Pinnacle Award Competition today! [more]
Illinois physicians profiled on state’s new Web site
More information about Illinois’ doctors, including out-of-court settlements of malpractice lawsuits, is now available on a new Web site operated by the state. [more]
Spring Conference Update: HCAHPS Session Added
A how-to guide for the marketing and PR of newly-released HCAHPS data. [more]
Spring Conference April 11th: Registration Open
Spring Conference, "Building Brand Awareness" April 11th at IHA in Naperville and video simulcasted at IHA in Springfield. [more]
HHS conducts surprise audits of hospitals' HIPAA compliance
The audits are in response to an increase in cyberattacks against health care organizations. [more]
Press Releases From Members
Sherman to Host 2nd Annual Kids Health and Safety Fair
From Sherman Hospital in Elgin [more]
Silver Cross Wins National Marketing Award
From Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet [more]
Rush-Copley Receives $150K Grant from Avon Foundation
From Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora [more]
PROVENA COVENANT & DISABILITY RIGHTS TASK FORCE OFFER HEALTHCARE TRAINING
From Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana [more]
Silver Cross MedWorks Offers Travel Medicine Services
From Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet [more]
Leading Health Information Data Firm Ranks SwedishAmerican as Nation’s 35th Most Integrated System
From SwedishAmerican Heath System in Rockford [more]