Whether you are new to healthcare communications, or are a seasoned professional, you can benefit from membership in the New England Society for Healthcare Communications. NESHCo is New England’s premier professional society for healthcare communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, and public affairs. The professional connection NESHCo is designed with the healthcare communications professional in mind. Whether it’s the latest regulatory requirement, whether to blog or not, or how to market a program on a shoestring budget, our programs and services are designed to help you grow professionally, become a better communicator and get your job done right.
Benefits include:
Networking–opportunities to talk with, share with, and learn from the experiences of colleagues in your field.
Education–a variety of educational opportunities, including:
-The Annual Fall Institute—The largest healthcare communications networking event in the region, which rotates annually among the New England States. The two-day institute, includes seminars, workshops, discussion groups, and social events.
-The Annual Spring Symposium, held in Providence each year. The two-day event includes speakers, seminars,networking, and the annual Lamplighter Award Luncheon.
-Educational Teleconferences—The NESHCo Teleconference Series is a free and exclusive service for our members. Learn and grow without leaving your desk.
-Scholarships—Each year, NESHCo offers a scholarship for a junior level or non-management marketing, communications, or public relations professional to attend the Annual Fall Institute
Awards, Rewards and Recognition
We are committed to recognizing outstanding work, as well as outstanding practitioners in our field, and do so in several ways.
-Lamplighter Awards—Created to recognize excellent and exceptional healthcare communications, the Lamplighter Awards are presented each year in a wide variety of categories, including publications, public relations, advertising and more. Entries are judged by communications professionals from outside the region to ensure impartiality.
-Evans Houghton Memorial Award—Established in 1974 to honor Evans Houghton, the late founder and longtime director-at-large of NESHCo, the award recognizes exemplary performance and significant contributions to the field of healthcare communications. Presented at the Board of Directors’ discretion at the Annual FallInstitute, it is NESHCo’s most prestigious honor.
Resources right at hand
Our Web site, www.NESHCo.org, is a treasure trove of information for healthcare communicators. Our Members Forum allows you to subscribe to topic boards and be notified when a new posting or inquiry takes place. You can also find information on upcoming events, employment opportunities, membership, and other. The purpose of the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo) shall be to promote cooperative action among practitioners of health care communications in New England. Towards the achievement of this purpose, the Society commits itself to serving the broadening interests, responsibilities and professional development of such individuals. It will promote excellence in advocacy for and standards of the profession through relevant educational programs and services. It will provide for the exchange of ideas and information of value to members and the organizations they serve. NESHCo's membership consistes of close to 300 members from the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire. Our Vision NESHCo ByLaws Code of Ethics & Standards We warmly welcome our newest members |