Carol Ann Scaife, 52, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, as a result of an automobile/pedestrian accident. Carol was actively involved with WHPRMS and claimed nearly ten years as a board member. Most recently, she was the board's secretary of two years and the Connections editor, also for two years. In the early 1990s, she was again the Connections editor and secretary and also acted as treasurer. Carol became a WHPRMS Fellow in 2002.

Click here to read comments from WHPRMS board members that were given to Carol's husband at her funeral service on November 28.

Well, the groundwork has been laid, and now it’s time to keep the momentum going strong for 2006 and beyond. I see 2005 as having been a breakthrough year for WHPRMS regarding recognition of the value that we as public relations and marketing folks offer to ...

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Imagery, technology, awards received, physicians' faces and boutique services have become marketing mainstays in a highly competitive healthcare environment. As players in this increasingly aggressive competition, we need to be aware that the rules of engagement may be about to change ...

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My background is perhaps a true study in the benefit of a liberal arts/English degree. When I started college all I knew was that I wanted to go to college and that I really enjoyed English literature and writing. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. My first job was a scriptwriter at a radio station. From there I was hired ...

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Nearly 100 WHPRMS members gathered in Eau Claire from Wednesday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 21, for the 2005 Annual Conference.