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Social Media Strategies for Health Care Recruitment

[HR Pulse Article] By Rollis Fontenot III When thinking about social media strategies, it’s important to examine the intent of the strategy. What is the main purpose? The strategy for employee recruitment at a health care organization will look much different than a strategy with the purpose of employee engagement. This article focuses on the recruitment of health care professionals, including both clinical and nonclinical applicants, and discusses the first of three key areas of social media strategy

Snapchat Is Ready to Disrupt the Health Care Conversation

Snapchat, the popular social website, is ready to test its reach in health care. The company will launch a new set of tools and custom content centered around mental health and wellness. The new feature, Here For You, provides in-app support for those who may be experiencing a behavioral health or emotional crisis.

Health care strategists meet in Nashville

More than 2,000 health care strategists — including marketing, strategic planning, business development and communications/public relations professionals — attended the annual meeting of the AHA’s Society for Health Care Strategy and Market Development this week in Nashville.

Lights, Camera, Action! Going Live with Facebook

Magazine & Journal Articles
Virtually every health system uses Facebook to promote its brand. But how many have gone live on the largest social media platform in the world? Cynthia Schmidt, marketing chief at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health in Richmond, and Keith Kaufelt, VCU social media specialist, say doing so can transform the conversation with your community.

The New Health Care Content: Where Earned Media and Social Media Intersect

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Take a dive inside the innovative content distribution techniques being used by top health care organizations such as Orlando Health. The organization will shares its secret for consistent success combining earned and viral campaigns.

Teaching Social: Why Understanding Social Media's Usage and Impact Is Important for Every Employee

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This session will demonstrate the need for advocacy, professionalism, branding, and awareness on social media’s impact for brand success.

Facebook Live: Opportunities for Health Care Marketing Beyond Point and Shoot

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The VCU Health communications team pioneered utilizing Facebook Live, incorporating it into their strategy soon after it launched. From live streaming health seminars, to getting on-the-ground reactions of medical students on match day, to one-on-ones with doctors talking about unique medical issues, the possibilities for health care marketing are endless.

Making the Most of Social Media: Managing Crisis and Improving Outreach

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Kathy Wilets and Libby Mitchell from University of Utah Health Care will discuss how Twitter and Facebook can be your best friends in times of crisis, even when the trolls come calling.

You Are What You Post

Magazine & Journal Articles
The marketing team at Henry Ford Health System is using digital content — from social media messaging to blog posts — to engage with consumers and drive online traffic. When consumers visit your Facebook page or website, is what they see and read representative of the experience they have in your hospital or clinic?

Healthcare Leaders are Speaking Out in Social Media

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Until recently many leaders refrained from taking aggressive public stands on controversial issues. There have always been high-profile leaders in certain industries who aren't afraid to speak up, but healthcare leaders in general tend to be more reserved. If you sensed a change recently, you're not mistaken. Read more about the role of healthcare leaders on social media in this article.