Welcome to MHSCN

The Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications Network (MHSCN) provides networking and educational opportunities designed to improve the professional skills of those in health care strategic planning, marketing, public relations and communications.

MHSCN Fall Conference

In an era of rapid change and rising skepticism, trust has become the cornerstone of effective health care marketing and communications. MHSCN’s fall conference will bring together industry professionals as we explore how to build stronger, more trusted brands through authentic messages with strategic impact.

Through keynote updates, panel discussions and collaborative dialogue that will both inspire and educate, attendees will gain actionable insights to elevate their messaging, foster meaningful connections, and explore how health brands can connect more effectively with the communities they serve.

Date: Monday, October 27

Time: 8:30 am - 3:45 pm

Location: Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Avenue N. - Plymouth, MN

2025 Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications Network
Awards of Excellence 

The 2025 Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications Network Awards of Excellence submissions are now open – take a moment to review the categories and submit your nominations by Friday, October 3, 2025

The awards honor exceptional efforts in health care communications, marketing, public relations, and individual excellence. 

This year, there is no fee for healthcare communicators who are MHSCHN Members to submit their entries. Non-member fee is $30 per entry.

What an exciting chance to celebrate the amazing efforts of communications professionals! Let's submit those award nominations to MHSCN to highlight our achievements!

Awards will be presented at the MHSCN Fall Conference.

2025 MHSCN Awards of Excellence Categories:

Best in Communications

Best in Public Relations

Best in Marketing

MHSCN Professional of the Year

MHSCN Rising Star

MHSCN MEMBERSHIP

  Discounted membership rate to programs, conferences and additional events
  Full access to the MHSCN Directory 
  MHSCN group on LinkedIn