Kids are different

    Profiles in Healthcare Communications
    |July 4, 2006
    PubMed

    Insights

    South Carolina parents and caregivers are targeted by a new campaign promoting the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital. The initiative highlights the facility's comprehensive services and unique intensive neonatal unit.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Healthcare Marketing
    • Public Health Campaigns

    Background:

    • The Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital is a key healthcare provider in South Carolina.
    • There is a need to inform parents and caregivers about available pediatric services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To promote the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital to parents and caregivers in South Carolina.
    • To position the hospital as the most comprehensive children's facility in the state.
    • To raise awareness of the region's only intensive neonatal unit.

    Main Methods:

    • A multi-channel marketing campaign titled "Kids Are Different" was launched.
    • The campaign utilizes television spots, print advertisements, and billboard advertisements.

    Main Results:

    • The campaign aims to increase awareness and utilization of the hospital's services.
    • The hospital is positioned as a leading comprehensive pediatric center.

    Conclusions:

    • The "Kids Are Different" campaign effectively promotes the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital.
    • The campaign highlights the hospital's comprehensive services and specialized units, including the intensive neonatal unit.

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