Audience
staff responsible for marketing, public relations, advertising, strategic planning, physician relations, media relations and guest relations, public information officers
Overview
The Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Forum brings together marketing, communications, public relations and digital strategy leaders from hospitals and health systems across Missouri for collaboration, learning and strategic discussion. Through expert presentations, peer discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will share best practices, learn from colleagues across the state, and gain practical insights they can apply within their organizations.
Register
To ensure you receive all course materials needed to participate, register before:
September 24, 2026 11:59 PM
Cost
$495 per person for
MHA Members
$595 per person for
Nonmembers
This event is eligible for use of the MHA Health Institute coupon. Note: Coupons were emailed to MHA-member hospital CEOs in January 2026.
This event reflects a reduced registration fee to MHA-member hospitals thanks to a generous contribution from the MHA Management Services Corporation.
Education Partner
Speakers
Renee Wilde
Vice President of Affiliated Brands
Missouri Hospital Association
April DeGraff, MBA
Director, Marketing Strategy
University of Missouri Health Care
Mindy Warner
Director of Public Relations
The University of Kansas Health System
Libby Hastert
Public Relations Manager
The University of Kansas Health System
Sami Jo Freeman
Deputy Communications Director
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Spenser Bartholomew McCarthy
Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Somer Overshon, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President/Chief Transformation Officer
Phelps Health
Mary Bleckler, CHW-C
Friends Foundation Director and Community Outreach Coordinator
Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
Stephen Njenga
Director of Quality Measurement and Population Health Improvement
Missouri Hospital Association
Lindsey Elliott
Vice President, Client Services
Onspire Health Marketing
Darrin Widick
Executive Lead, Web and Digital Marketing
Onspire Health Marketing
AJ Templin
Director of Search and Analytics
Onspire Health Marketing
Cynthia Johnson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor & Director of Composition
Missouri State University, Department of English
John R. Turner, M.A.
Emeritus Faculty
Missouri State University, Department of English
Farrah Fite
Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing
Missouri Hospital Association