// By Melissa Sher // One of the most powerful ways to demonstrate compassionate care is by sharing stories that reveal the tangible heart behind your hospital’s work through acts of kindness and compassion. In honor of National Nurses Week, here are seven powerful stories about care teams that showed compassion for patients — and one another.
// By Susan Dubuque // The 2025 eHealthcare Leadership Awards Call for Entries is officially open! Now in their 26th year, the eHealthcare Leadership Awards celebrate excellence in health care digital marketing, recognizing standout websites, apps, videos, campaigns, and digital initiatives that drive marketing and business success across the industry. The deadline for entries is June 27, 2025.
Most Americans want to live a happier, healthier life. But for many, the gap between wanting to lead a healthy life and being healthy can feel like an ever-widening chasm. Learn how UC Davis designed a campaign that engaged its employees and increased public awareness of its support for community health.
// By Susan Dubuque // Furry caregivers contribute to the health care experience by reducing anxiety, boosting spirits, and even improving medical outcomes. Today, it is common for hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers to incorporate animal-assisted interventions. Read on to learn more about how therapy animals can enrich the health care experience and improve outcomes.
// By Susan Dubuque // The ACEs ECHO Program at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center brings new hope to children suffering from the impact of traumatic life experiences. Read on to learn more about the program and explore how health care marketing can play a vital role in addressing the needs of this population.
Marketing budgets have rebounded since the pandemic, and health systems are focused on efficiency and ROI-driven spending. Roper St. Francis shares its approach to justifying a robust marketing and communications budget using benchmarking data. Learn how to create a budget proposal grounded in benchmarking data and how you can master strategic presentations.
We’re very pleased to announce that Deb Pappas has joined the Editorial Advisory Board of Strategic Health Care Marketing. Deb serves as Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Connecticut Children’s, where she leads the development of comprehensive marketing, communications, and brand strategies. Her leadership has enhanced the organization’s brand awareness, reputation and preference.
// By Susan Dubuque // Cincinnati’s health care market is highly competitive, with eight health systems, including an academic medical center and a renowned children’s hospital. When Rob Whitehouse joined seven years ago, the health system struggled to differentiate itself. Discover how TriHealth aligns its brand to reflect a culture rooted in humanity and in population health.
// By Susan Dubuque // Health care philanthropy’s resurgence is leading to larger fundraising initiatives, expanded development departments, and new partnerships between marketing and philanthropy to help organizations tell their stories, leverage their brands, and engage donors. Keep reading to discover how marketing and fundraising work together to create a greater impact.
Hospital and health system mergers are nothing new for anyone familiar with health care. After a slight decline during and after the pandemic, mergers and acquisitions have picked up again. Read on to understand the current state of health care mergers and acquisitions and get an actionable playbook for marketers and strategists.