Registration remains open for the 2025 MHA Communications Retreat scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Henry Center for Executive Development in Lansing. The retreat qualifies for one continuing education unit (CEU) for members with Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) under Category 1A, which may be self-reported through the PRSA online portal.
The lineup of presenters and topics for the 2025 Communications Retreat includes:
- Tim McIntyre, experienced communicator and former Domino’s Pizza executive, who will share insights on reputation management, drawing parallels between his experiences and the issues hospitals face today, including rebuilding trust, creating transparency and simplifying the patient experience.
- A crisis communication panel will feature MHA members, including Catherine Dewey, regional marketing communications manager, Munson Healthcare; Mark Geary, senior director, communications & external affairs, Corewell Health, and will highlight lessons learned from past crises in healthcare. The session will be led by crisis communications expert Jeff Gaunt, founder and principal of Gaunt Strategies, who will also facilitate a tabletop simulation where attendees respond to an incident in real time.
- Laura Appel, executive vice president, government relations & public policy, MHA, will provide an update on state and federal healthcare priorities.
This event is designed specifically for professionals working in public relations, communications, media relations, marketing and community relations within Michigan hospitals.
Additional event details and registration information is available on the 2025 Communications Retreat webpage.
Members with questions regarding registration should contact Kennedy Walters at the MHA. Questions regarding the retreat should be directed to John Karasinski at the MHA.