Strategic Communications Summit

Join us as healthcare professionals come together for insight in to best practices in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Summit Agenda

marketing

public relations

communications

promotions

July 21-22, 2022

Hosted by Good Samaritan

The Indiana Healthcare Marketing & Public Relations Society will host its Annual Communications Summit on July 21-22 at Good Samaritan’s Charles C. Hedde, MD Health Education Center in Vincennes. The Summit brings together healthcare communications pros from across the state for informative and interactive learning, professional development, and networking.

Good Samaritan
Charles C. Hedde, MD Health Education Center
520 S. Seventh Street
Vincennes, IN 47591

Speakers

Michele Matt

Bestselling author &
Senior Corporate Training Consultant

Catherine Morris

Communications &
PR Manager,
Kettering Health

Ashley Johnson

Communication Strategy,
Ten Adams

Carmen Jones

Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Logansport Memorial Hospital

Joel Philippsen

Director of Marketing & WellConnect,
Columbus Regional Health

Brian Tabor

President, Indiana Hospital Association

Trent Fox

VP of Government Relations, Indiana Hospital Association

Sue Layton

Marketing Drill Sergeant, WTHR

Judi Willett

Director of Marketing, Reid Health

Rod Thomas

RVP of Business Development,
True North Custom

Sarah Murlin

Marketing Manager, Reid Health

Would you like to be a speaker at the Summit? Contact us for more information.

Summit Sponsors

Thank you to our conference sponsors!

Title Sponsor

Networking & Dinner Sponsor

Hospital Tour Sponsor

Event Sponsors

2022 Summit Topics

Topics Will Include:

5 Strategies of a 5-Star Culture

Healthcare Legislative Updates

Champions of Change: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Growing Healthy Pregnancies and OB Market Share

Digital Marketing Strategies

Conference Registration Fees

Registration by June 20, 2022 is encouraged.
Registration includes admission to all sessions and the Networking@Nite event on Thursday evening. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on the first day. Breakfast and lunch are provided on the second day.

$300 Registration
$200 for additional attendees from the same organization
$200 for IHMPRS board members
$100 vendor additional registration
(Vendors are limited to one additional person at this rate.)

Accommodations

A room block has been made at
‍Townplace Suites by Marriott, 1320 Willow Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
Room rate is $114 plus tax and fees.
For reservations, call the hotel at (812) 255-1500 and use the room block code: IHMPRS (or Indiana Hospital Marketing)

Announcing Our Fall Summit Date!

Call for Proposals Now Open

The Indiana Healthcare Marketing & Public Relations Society (IHMPRS) is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2026 Strategic Communications Summit, taking place Oct. 22-23 at CRG Event Center, Plainfield, IN.

We are looking for dynamic presenters to share insights, strategies, and success stories that can help healthcare marketing and communications professionals navigate the ever-evolving industry.

‍Who Should Apply?
‍We welcome proposals from healthcare marketers, public relations professionals, industry experts, and thought leaders with expertise in areas such as: Digital Marketing & Social Media, Branding & Reputation Management, Crisis Communication, Patient & Employee Engagement, Content Strategy & Storytelling, and Emerging Trends in Healthcare PR.
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Sponsorship Opportunities Also Available!

Marketing
Communications / Public Relations
Digital Engagement
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Recovery
Crisis Communication
Career and Leadership Development
Artificial Intelligence

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2025 Title Sponsor

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2025 Lunch Sponsor

2025 Event & Lanyard Sponsor

2025 Event Sponsors

AIM Media Indiana

Dearing Group

LionShare, Inc.

MEK Group

Onya

True North

See what our attendees had to say about the Summit!

Testimonials

“Loved the info that I gathered from the speakers!”

"Great presentations and connecting with others. I have been wanting to learn more about what others are doing, because we're all doing different things but GREAT things! I felt like I had the opportunity to do that, and to build some great professional connections. Thank you for all your work to plan and host!"

“Built in networking opportunities were the most beneficial for me. I exchanged info with several peers and am following up outside of the conference to meet up and exchange ideas.”

“Kudos on a job well done – all around!”