ISHMPR Membership
Join ISHMPR
With opportunities such as networking and development events, healthcare marketing awards, insider healthcare information, and a community of like-minded professionals, ISHMPR offers its members a wide variety of benefits. Discover how to join this quality group of healthcare marketing and public relations professionals and access its benefits.
Benefits of ISHMPR Memberships
Networking
Ongoing Education
Webinar Series & Discussion Panels
Marketing Professional Facebook Group
Leadership Development
Country-Wide Recognition
Ambassador Program
Networking & Education
Annual Fall Conference
This two-day conference brings together professionals
from across Illinois for educational sessions from healthcare
marketing experts, networking opportunities, awards,
and more.
Facebook Group
Connect with people who understand your world in this
members-only, private Facebook group to socialize, ask
and answer questions, share resources, interact with trusted
vendor partners, and celebrate great work.
Spring Educational Workshop
This members-only, one-day educational workshop is geared
toward the unique needs of small and rural hospitals in
Illinois. You will walk away with ideas ready to implement.
Webinar Series & Discussion Panels
Free to ISHMPR members, webinars present the latest and
greatest trends in advertising, online marketing, public
relations, and more — from the comfort of your
own computer.
Ambassador Program
New to ISHMPR? Let us help you connect with our new
Ambassador program. New members are paired with
veteran ISHMPR members for their first year of membership.
Ambassadors provide insight on membership resources,
what to expect at conferences, and connect you to peers who
may become lifelong friends and mentors!
Meet & Greets
Regional meet-and-greets are hosted by member hospitals
and bring together healthcare marketers from that region to
discuss hot topics, network, and learn.
Recognition (Pinnacle/Individual Achievement Awards)
Showcase your amazing work and earn recognition at the Pinnacle Awards. Presented at the annual conference, Pinnacle Awards are presented to members whose work rises above the expected to communicate clearly, concisely, and creatively. We also celebrate excellence in the profession by presenting the Individual Achievement Award to a member who has shown outstanding work in planning, marketing, or public relations/communications in the healthcare industry.
Networking & Education
Take a leadership role in your profession and help guide
ISHMPR through participation as a volunteer, leading
committees or joining our board. You’ll work with
extraordinary colleagues and enhance your unique
leadership abilities.
Membership Rates
ISHMPR Membership Options – Memberships are good from May 1 – April 30 of each respective year.
Status |
Size |
Cost |
Number |
| NEW! First Time Member | Any Size Organization | $275 | Up to 7 organizational members |
| Renewing Member | Less than 999 Employees | $275 | Up to 7 organizational members |
| Renewing Member | 1000-1999 Employees | $549 | 8-14 organizational members |
| Renewing Member | 2000+ Employees | $899 | 15+ organizational members |
Affiliate Membership Rates
For healthcare solution providers and vendors.
Status |
Cost |
Number |
| Gold | $499 | Up to 7 organizational members |
| Silver | $399 | Up to 7 organizational members |
| Bronze | $299 | Up to 7 organizational members |
Student Membership Rate
For students enrolled in a marketing/communications degree program.
Status |
Cost |
| Student Membership | $25 |
How to Join ISHMPR
ISHMPR offers member benefits to individuals and organizations alike. When utilizing our group sign-up, you can register up to thirty members from your organization and take advantage of all we offer!
Although we encourage senior healthcare marketing and public relations professionals to join, we also encourage and uplift students through our programs. ISHMPR offers student pricing for current college students at $25 for a year-long membership.
If you prefer to mail your membership form and payment, download a PDF of the ISHMPR Membership Application. The PDF can be filled out with each member’s name and contact information, attached to a check for ISHMPR, and mail it in. It’s as simple as that!
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Begin the online process now.