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Children’s Hospitals Expand Care to Confront Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

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// By Melissa Sher // The United States is facing a national crisis in child and teen mental health. Children’s hospitals across the country are responding by building upon the care they already provide. Read on to explore 12 notable initiatives at children’s hospitals across the country working to tackle the growing challenges in adolescent mental health.

A Fresh Start: Taking Banner Health’s Brand and Message to the Next Level

Don Stanziano, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Geisinger

// By Jane Weber Brubaker // There comes a point in the life of organizations and individuals when it’s time for a change. For Don Stanziano and Geisinger, that time was 2024. Discover highlights from our conversation with Stanziano about his new role and his thoughts on the opportunities and challenges facing health care organizations in 2025.

Advertising Showcase: UNC Health Championship Campaign Drives Impact

Brian Krusoe, tournament director for the UNC Health Championship

// By Susan Dubuque // The UNC Health Championship golf tournament isn’t just about perfect swings and scenic fairways — it’s a game changer for health care across North Carolina. Discover how UNC Health’s omnichannel marketing campaign achieved and surpassed its goals through strategic thinking, innovative media tactics, and impactful creative executions.

Renaissance-Inspired Campaign Celebrates the Resilience of Eating Disorder Survivors

Rodrigo Rothschild, creative director, Bakery

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by unhealthy relationships with food and body image, leading to significant physical and psychological consequences. Discover how Illinois-based residential treatment facility Timberline Knolls and ad agency Bakery use Renaissance art to depict the strength of alumni with eating disorders.

Leveraging the Power of Tight-Knit Groups for Hospital Fundraising

Melissa Sher is CEO and cofounder of Kinser

// By Melissa Sher // Marketing expert Seth Godin has long championed the idea that small, passionate communities — what he calls tribes — are a powerful force that can drive marketing and business success through their collective energy. Learn about fundraisers run by dedicated, passionate communities that came together to make a big difference at children’s hospitals.

Building Bridges: How WellSpan Health Makes Health Care Accessible for Amish and Mennonite Communities

Joanne Eshelman, director of health equity and community engagement, WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health has built a unique partnership with the region’s Amish and conservative Mennonite communities. This relationship has been instrumental in addressing health care access and equity for a population that often operates outside the traditional health care framework. Learn how this approach engages hard-to-reach populations with communications tailored to cultural preferences.

How Nebraska Medicine Transformed Staffing Challenges and Supported Strategic Growth

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// By Susan Dubuque // In January 2023, Nebraska Medicine faced a significant staffing shortfall. Leadership recognized the need for immediate and long-term strategies to address recruitment and retention challenges. Discover how Nebraska Medicine reframed its employer brand to ensure the stable workforce needed to deliver excellent care and help the organization grow and thrive.

Timberline Knolls’ Renaissance Triumph: Empowering Voices Through Art

Althea Fung

// By Althea Fung // Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by unhealthy relationships with food and body image, leading to significant physical and psychological consequences. Discover how Illinois-based residential treatment facility Timberline Knolls and ad agency Bakery use Renaissance art to depict the strength of alumni with eating disorders.

5 Leadership Habits to Boost Your Career and Unlock Your Health Care Marketing Potential

Andy Cessac, Senior Marketing Manager, Emory Healthcare

Whether you’re new to health care marketing or a seasoned professional seeking fresh inspiration, now is the time to take charge of your career trajectory. Small, strategic changes can significantly impact your professional journey. Here, you’ll discover practices of top early-career performers and set your roadmap to jump-start or reboot your career.