PRSA GEORGIA CHAPTER HOSTS SEMINAR AND LUNCHEON ON DEVELOPING CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS PLANS FEATURING EMORY UNIVERSITY EXPERT

The Public Relations Society of America Georgia Chapter (prsageorgia.org) will host two events on Thursday, March 10 that address how organizations can best develop crisis communications plans. Representatives from Emory Woodruff Health Sciences and Emory Healthcare will share lessons learned from the Ebola outbreak in 2014 and best practices now in use as the Zika virus outbreak continues to make headlines. The morning seminar will be followed by a luncheon with limited seating for both sessions. Both events will take place at Maggiano’s Buckhead.

Luncheon: Best Practices Every Communicator Should Learn from Ebola

With the new Zika virus outbreak capturing the world’s attention, best practices from the last worldwide health scare, Ebola, provide an excellent guide for developing crisis communications plans. Experts including Vincent J. Dollard, APR, Associate Vice President, Communications, Woodruff Health Sciences and Wendy Darling, Web/IT Communications Manger, Emory Health Sciences will share the fascinating Ebola story and how crisis communications lessons are applicable to practitioners in every industry.

Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon from noon to 1 p.m.

Registration Details

More details can be found on the luncheon here: http://bit.ly/21KOWsN. Online registration is available until Wednesday, March 9.

Pre-Luncheon Seminar: Lessons from Ebola – The Top Ten Things to Have in your Crisis Plan

A Crisis Communications Plan is a must-have for every organization. When the Ebola outbreak made news in 2014, Emory University was thrust into the spotlight when it was asked to care for Ebola patients. Emory’s leadership in the uncharted territory of Ebola crisis communications demonstrated courage in action, helped quell fears, and provided hope.

Vincent J. Dollard, APR, Associate Vice President, Communications, Emory Woodruff Health Sciences, Emory University; Holly Korschun, Executive Director, Research Communications,Emory Woodruff Health Sciences, Emory University and Melanie De Gennaro, Director, Corporate Internal Communications, Emory Healthcare, will provide the Top Ten must-haves for your crisis plan and share how planning and practicing ensured a positive outcome and remains important as the Ebola story continues to evolve.

Check in begins at 9:15 a.m. with the seminar beginning at 9:30 a.m. and concluding at 11 a.m.

Registration Details

More details can be found on the pre-luncheon seminar here: http://bit.ly/1Tf7b50. Online registration is available until Wednesday, March 9.

About PRSA Georgia

PRSA Georgia (prsageorgia.org), the second-largest local chapter in the national society, consists of more than 900 professionals throughout Georgia. Its mission is to enhance the profession, provide continuing education and offer networking opportunities for its members. The Chapter hosts regular monthly meetings and seminars, an Annual Conference for professionals and an annual Real World PR collegiate conference day.

The Chapter includes eight Special Interest Groups (Corporate and Employee Communications, Healthcare, Independent Counselors, Leader Board, Nonprofit, Technology, Travel and Tourism, and Young Professionals) that meet at various times. It also supports eight PRSSA (student society) groups at the following colleges: Berry College (Rome), Columbus State University (Columbus), Georgia College & State University (Milledgeville), Georgia State University (Atlanta), Georgia Southern University (Statesboro), Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw), University of Georgia (Athens), and University of West Georgia (Carrollton).