Health Academy

We Get You! We’re health care communicators too.


The CPRS Health Academy is a vibrant community of health communicators across Canada, supporting best practices, collaboration, ongoing learning, networking activities and research. To join, simply become a national CPRS member and select the professional category "health" in the membership directory.

Here are some of the perks tailored to the needs of communicators in the health sector:

·         Connecting – Only those working in health care truly understand the complex challenges of communicating in such an ever-changing industry. The Health Academy also understands and connects all health care communicators within CPRS.

·         Learning – With almost a dozen member-only health-specific webinars over the past two years, CPRS is a leader in recognizing the special challenges faced in the ever-changing world of health communications. Watch for the exciting line-up in the Bill Rees Learning Centre.

·         Connect LocallyLocal societies across the country offer networking and educational opportunities close to home, with many now having dedicated roles for health communicators.

·         Plus…A Great Offer from PRSA – The long-standing CPRS partnership with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) allows you to join the PRSA Health Care Academy for just $75. Take advantage of all the offerings for an incredible price.

Want to learn more? Contact Christina Marshall, APR, Health Academy Chair.