MHSCN

If you were not already aware of this, following the school calendar the MHSCN membership year runs from September to August. There is some sense in that approach as our services for communications, marketing and planning professionals are primarily educational. Our annual membership fee of $40 is very reasonable, given the educational and membership benefits we offer to our more than 200 members around the state and region. Read more »

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Just when your marketing plan is in place and things are running smoothly – along comes a UFO! No, not the flying saucer kind, but an unforeseen occurrence that can make you feel like you’re lost in space!

The health care galaxy holds all kinds of meteoric challenges that stem from economic crisis, reform debate, new technology, consumer attitudes and behaviors, and even the way health care is packaged and delivered that have created an uncertain future for marketing and communications professionals.

But with the right tools and information – from marketing and communications to social media and leadership skills – you can dodge these obstacles and position your mothership (and yourself!) for any cosmic event that comes your way.

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“Thanks so much for the conference; it truly was one of the most informative conferences of any kind that I have been to in years. Kudos!”

Dena Boheim
Manager, Community Affairs
Benedictine Health System, Duluth

The MHSCN Summer Conference, this year themed Tools of the Trade, once again drew many dozens of attendees from around Minnesota and beyond. You can still download a copy of the conference agenda and speaker bios, and we’ll soon post individual presentation files for attendees and MHSCN members alike to download — watch for an email notice or check back to this post. You can also check out a Facebook photo album from the event (thanks to Susan Fuglem for providing these images).

Again, many thanks to:

• Our attendees, faculty and organizers
• Our hosting facility, the Oak Ridge Conference Center in Chaska
• Our conference sponsors, including St. Croix Promotions and The Research Edge

St. Croix Promotions

The Research Edge

Click here if you are interested in future sponsorship and exhibit opportunities.

There’s still time to register for the MHSCN Summer Conference, July 17-18 at the Northland Inn. Log on to http://www.mhscn.com for details and online payment options, or email jsanislo@mnhospitals.org. Don’t miss the chance to learn more and network with your fellow MHSCN members!

Check out our conference brochure.

Our additional speaker, Maureen Swan, principal with the Medtrend Group, will be speaking during the breakout sessions on Thursday afternoon. Her presentation, entitled “The Race for Value,” will highlight healthcare organizations that are on the cutting edge of redefining and redelivering value to patients and payors. Maureen has given this presentation at several national conferences, and this will be one of your only chances to see it locally! As a result, Terri Zborowsky’s presentation on evidence-based facility planning and design will take place at 9:45am on Friday.
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by Ted Blank, Program Chair

Thursday July 17 – Friday July 18 - The Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park

The theme of this summer’s annual conference is DIY (Do It Yourself). In an era of tight and declining budgets, how can health care marketing, communications, and strategy professionals demonstrate value to their organizations? One way is to master new concepts and skills that you can take back to work and apply immediately. Read more »

It’s tough to visit a medical facility in Minnesota without seeing a crane or a “pardon our dust while we renovate” sign. Join the Minnesota Health Strategy & Communications Network on Leap Day 2008 as we spend a morning exploring trends in new medical facility construction and design.

Then, put on your boots and hardhats for a guided tour of Owatonna’s new hospital, scheduled to open in 2009. Spend the afternoon learning how Mayo Clinic has incorporated social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace into its web strategy. Finally, celebrate Minnesota’s sesquicentennial and win great prizes with a Minnesota trivia contest!

Friday, February, 29, 2008, 8:30am-3:30pm
Owatonna Clinic - 26th Street Site
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