Coping With Allergies
April 26, 2011
Spring is in the air—and so are all types of allergens. Ryan Black, DO, from Yakima Ear, Nose and Throat discusses coping with allergies this season.
Autism Awareness
April 13, 2011
Erin Lynch and Ruth Rosenkranz discuss Autism Awareness.
Celebrate Autism Awareness
April 12, 2011
Autism Awareness Month with National Autism Expert Alison Singer
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Children’s Village, 3801 Kern Way
Director Of Communications Jobs
April 5, 2011
Director Of Communications Job at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
Apply now for our Director Of Communications Job
Director Of Communications Job at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
Apply now for our Director Of Communications Job
Position: Director of Communications
Department: Communications
Reports to: Vice President, Communications
Summary
Skilled community relations professional to lead Memorial Hospital’s internal and external communications. Values driven, articulate, vibrant individual to bring together and mobilize interdisciplinary leader teams to create exciting avenues for clear understanding of health services to improve patient outcomes.
Proven communications and development professional; superb leadership skills and community development experience a plus, with ability to mobilize and lead teams to accomplish great things. Excellent articulation skills and writing skills are a must.
This position serves to support strategic values of Memorial Hospital through comprehensive community and media relations programs; provide community relations counsel, editorial services and crisis planning and response for key strategic initiatives, programs, special projects, events and/or breaking news or potential crisis; ensure a positive and cohesive public image through various collateral materials, internal publications, websites and employee communications; communicate the mission and vision through an ongoing media relations and communications program, including the development and dissemination of publications, events and news, proactive and reactive media contacts and crisis communications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Advise Memorial Hospital CEO, VP Communications and Development, Administrative Team and other organizational leaders, on public statements and on issues affecting the organization. Reports to VP Communications and Development.
Develops Memorial corporate communications program with Memorial Hospital CEO and leadership; internal communications program for employees working with VP Employee Services and team; physician outreach (and marketing) with Memorial Physicians, PLLC leadership.
Manages Communications Department: Graphic Designer, Web Master, Production Coordinator/Account Manager; Publicist (4 FTEs); Physician Practice Communications Coordinator (.5 FTE); clerical support (.5 FTE), and contract writers, designers, agency professionals and other staff as identified.
Oversees organization’s internal style guide ensuring that it is current and that editorial standards are met in all written materials. Provides consistent editorial feedback to staff to enhance quality of written work. Oversees content of employee and community newsletters to ensure appropriate messages, editorial style and delivery methods.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, English, or related field. Minimum five to seven years of senior level communication experience, with news media or media relations experience, crisis communication skills and strong knowledge of communication and public relations practices, methods and strategies. Must demonstrate an understanding of healthcare, hospital operations and the related complex financial environment. Must possess basic management principles and have three years of supervisory experience, as well as experience in developing and maintaining a budget. Must have proven communication skills and abilities in writing, public speaking and interpreting concepts and ideas into written and/or verbal form to selected audiences. Must be able to work well under pressure and deadlines, be flexible and adaptable to unexpected changes and be highly organized with a strong ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Online Childbirth Classes
April 5, 2011
Online Childbirth Classes
Childbirth Classes Online!
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital is proud to announce new online childbirth classes. It is the perfect alternative for those who cannot attend a conventional childbirth class. Our online childbirth classes are web-based, interactive and includes illustrations, videos and games that you can do from the comfort of your home computer. For more information please call (509) 248-7322.