Message from the President

June 2012

Thank you for visiting our Web site for Health Care Communicators of San Diego -- the local chapter for the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD) of the American Hospital Association. Our members represent a wide range of health strategy disciplines including marketing, strategic planning, communications, public relations, business development, physician relations, and government relations.

This year, with the support of talented professionals on HCC’s Board of Directors, I am pleased with our plans to create a robust schedule of professional development events and networking opportunities for you, our members. HCC’s mission is to foster collaboration, education, professional growth and excellence among our community of health care communications professionals.

Through membership with HCC San Diego, you can expect:

Professional development events throughout the year that feature some of the most prominent experts discussing topics and issues that affect our industry
Networking opportunities that offer members the chance to connect with other health care communications professionals
The Annual Finest Awards Dinner, HCC’s premier event that recognizes and celebrates the industry’s best work, as members submit entries within a number of categories. Special opportunities are available for first-time participants.

And, HCC offers a number of opportunities for members to get more involved through committee and board-level participation. You’ll have the chance to hone your leadership skills, approach new and exciting challenges, and connect with other passionate, motivated industry professionals. I encourage you to be a part of HCC at this level - it’s truly a worthwhile and rewarding experience. For more information about these opportunities, please feel free to contact me.

I look forward to serving you and seeing HCC through an exciting and fulfilling year.

Stacy Kadrich
2012-2013
HCC President

stacy.kadrich@sharp.com