Leadership in Health and Science Communications
The Health and Science Communications Association is an association of communications professionals committed to sharing knowledge and resources in the health and science arenas. The foundation for our network is built upon our unique membership which has created opportunities for unlimited exchange of information and support.
The 2012 HeSCA Media Festivals
The Health and Science Communications Association is proud to announce the 38th annual HeSCA Media Festivals! The Festivals are an international forum for health sciences media. Our goal is to showcase and recognize those individuals and organizations whose works represent the very best in health sciences media production.
Productions entered in the competition are subjected to a demanding peer review using standardized judging criteria. A select number of these entries are presented prestigious awards at special ceremonies held in conjunction with the HeSCA Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, June 23, 2012.
More information about the Media Festival can be found here
Download the Media Festival Entry Form here
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53rd International Conference on Health and Science Communications – Providence!
HeSCA is now accepting proposals for presentations at the 53rd International Conference on Health and Science Communications in Providence, Rhode Island!
June 20 – 23, 2012.
Please download a Call for Participation here. The website will be updated with more conference information as it becomes available.
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IMIHEP Award 2011
Another year, another great opportunity for a member of HeSCA to attend the IMI Annual
Conference in the UK – entries for the IMIHEP Award are now being accepted! The successful candidate of this fabulous award will receive:
• Full registration at the conference
• Two nights accommodation
• A travel award with a value of up to $1000!
The IMI conference, on October 5 – 8 this year, has a jam‐packed schedule including:
• A Keynote address and 2‐day scientific program
• A full day of Workshops
• An extensive Trade Show
• Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner
If you would like to be considered for this Exchange Program, complete this application form and send to Jim Huff (jim.huff@ucdenver.edu), no later than August 12, 2011. The HeSCA Board of Directors will select the winning entry and the successful applicant will be informed by August 19, 2011.
Any queries should be sent to Jim Huff, 720-315-4564 (jim.huff@ucdenver.edu).
2011 Media Festival Winners
The winners of the 2011 HeSCA Media Festival were announced at the annual conference in Phoenix. Congratulations to:
The Welsh Assembly Government & Cardiff University
for winning BEST OF SHOW with:
“Designed to Smile“
Menna Lloyd, Michele Seager, Ruth Bowen & Christie Lennox, Producers
Brilliance in Biocommunications 2011
Thanks to all who participated in “Brilliance in Biocommunications“, at Phoenix, Arizona!
It was an excellent conference and a pleasure to see everyone again.
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2011 Media Festival Now Accepting Entries!
The Health and Science Communications Association is proud to announce the 37th annual HeSCA Media Festivals. The Festivals are an international forum for health sciences media. Our goal is to showcase and recognize those individuals and organizations whose works represent the very best in health sciences media production.
Productions entered in the competition are subjected to a demanding peer review using standardized judging criteria. A select number of these entries are presented prestigious awards at special ceremonies held in conjunction with the HeSCA Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, June 3, 2011.
Rules and Information about the Festival can be found here.
Good luck!
Feedback – Volume 38
HeSCA’s newsletter, Feedback, (Volume 38 – November 2010) is now available – enjoy!
IMI 44th Annual Conference, 5th-8th October 2011
The Institute of Medical Illustrators 44th Annual Conference will be held on October 5-8, 2011 at the Devere Hotel & Conference Centre, Theobalds Park, Cheshunt.
Half an hour from London and set in 55 acres of parkland, Theobalds Park combines the luxury of a Georgian mansion with the facilities of a modern conference centre. The accommodation is excellent, with 149 elegantly furnished en-suite rooms.
The conference programme runs from Thursday morning through to Saturday lunchtime and includes plenary and concurrent presentations on Thursday and Saturday, with a full programme of workshops and a trade show on the Friday.
The social programme includes a fun auction on the Thursday night plus additional entertainment and the annual banquet on the Friday night, followed by music and dancing in the beautifully-restored Ridings Barn.
Call for papers
Please contact Conference Chairman, Jerry Nayler if you wish to offer a paper or workshop – jeremy.nayler@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
Further details will appear on the conference website.
Call for Entries: Dr. Frank H. Netter Award
The Vesalius Trust for Visual Communication in the Health Sciences is accepting applications for the 2011 Dr. Frank H. Netter Award for Special Contributions to Medical Education.
The Dr. Frank H. Netter Award is given annually to an individual, institution or company in recognition of the development of visually oriented educational materials that have made a significant contribution to the advancement of education and research in the health sciences. There is no application fee. The award includes a plaque and monetary award of US$1,000. Past winners have made innovative contributions in healthcare education including anatomical models, books, simulators, videos, and interactive learning materials.
The recipient of the 2010 award is Emmi Solutions, LLC. This company has produced over 130 multimedia online patient education programs. The training modules are prescribed to patients to help them prepare for procedures, make informed decisions about their healthcare and learn about health conditions. Information about Emmi programs is available on their website: www.emmisolutions.com
Anyone interested in applying for this prestigious award can get an application and additional information on the Vesalius Trust Web site.
http://vesaliustrust.org/scholarships.html#Netter
Application deadline for the 2011 award is December 11, 2010.
For additional information, contact Linda Warren at lawarren@mac.com
IMI/HeSCA Exchange Winners Attend 2010 IMI Meeting
Congratulations to Ray Aldrete and Lindsey Searle (seated), the 2010 IMI/HeSCA Exchange winners at the recent IMI meeting in Crewe, England. They are surrounded by delegates who have attended past HeSCA meetings.
2010 Media Festival Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 HeSCA Media Festival! A complete list of award winning productions can be found here.
Elmer Friman Best of Show Award
Associated Producers, Ltd.
Science of the Soul
Simcha Jacobovici & Ric Esther Bienstock, Producers
Milton E. Adsit Excellence in Veterinary Medical Media Award
The Jackson Laboratory
JAX® Mice and Services 2010 Calendar
Karen Davis & M. Scott Duffy, Producers
and
JAX® Mice Coat Color Guide
Jennifer Torrance & Stanton Short, Producers
Holly Harrington-Lux Creative Design Award
John Davies
Our Way – Living Our Values and Priorities
Media Studio, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Feedback – Issue 37
HeSCA’s newsletter, Feedback Issue 37, is now available – enjoy!
IMIHEP Award 2010
Another year, another great opportunity for a member of HeSCA to attend the IMI Annual
Conference in the UK – entries for the IMIHEP Award are now being accepted! The successful candidate of this fabulous award will receive:
• Full registration at the conference
• Two nights accommodation
• A travel award with a value of up to $1000!
The IMI conference, on September 23‐25 this year, has a jam‐packed schedule including:
• A Keynote address and 2‐day scientific program
• A full day of Workshops
• An extensive Trade Show
• Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner
If you would like to be considered for this Exchange Program, complete this application form and send to Ron Sokolowski at the address below, no later than June 30, 2010. The HeSCA Board of Directors will select the winning entry and the successful applicant will be informed by July 10 2010.
Any queries should be forwarded to the HeSCA Central Office:
Health and Science Communications Association
39 Wedgewood Drive, Suite A
Jewett City, CT. 06351 USA
Tel: 860.376.5915
Fax: 860.376.6621
IMI/HeSCA Exchange Award Recipient Announced
The Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) has announced that this year’s winner of the IMI/HeSCA exchange award is Lynsey Searle. Lynsey works as a clinical photographer at the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesborough.
The award will pay for Lynsey to attend the Revolutionary Ideas in BioCommunications conference in Boston, MA from 2-6 June. The award includes flights and accommodation – a fantastic prize worth over £1000. Well done Lynsey, we look forward to meeting you!
Partnership with Boston University’s Metropolitan College
HeSCA is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Boston University¹s Metropolitan College (BU MET). Our Preferred Educational Partnership with BU MET entitles HeSCA members to a 5% tuition discount on all programs. BU MET is one of seventeen schools and colleges that make up Boston University and offers extended education for working professionals.
MET offers over 60 online and on-campus degree and certificate programs, including a Master of Science in Health Communication as well as degrees or certificates in Information Technology, Web Application Development, and various Management specialties (including Project Management and Marketing).
BU MET¹s internationally-recognized faculty combine excellent teaching skills with years of professional experience to make your education relevant to real-life issues in your field.
For a more complete list of courses, degrees and certificates offered, please see
Undergraduate and Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs
Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
For further information please contact:
Holly C. Adorno
Manager, Student & Corporate Outreach
Boston University Metropolitan College & Extended Education
755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room B4
Boston, MA 02215
Office: (617) 353-6001
Fax: (617) 353-2744
Email: metcorp@bu.edu
