Tamia Marion Named Web Manager for Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Publication Date: Monday, August 11, 2008
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) Aug. 11, 2008 – Arkansas Children’s Hospital has brought a seasoned Web professional on board to manage its online presence. Little Rock native Tamia Marion joined the hospital in July as Web manager, according to Dan McFadden, APR, director of communications. Marion, who has more than eight years experience in the field, is responsible for Web strategy, content development and management of all external Web sites for ACH. In addition, she will research and develop interactive marketing and new media solutions for ACH medical staff and leadership. Before joining Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Marion served as senior Web specialist for Alltel Wireless in Little Rock.
“We’re excited to have Tamia leading our Web strategy,” McFadden said. “As we near the 100th anniversary of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, our marketing communications efforts will focus on enhancing and expanding the ACH brand experience into new media. Tamia’s expertise in developing innovative Web-based solutions will help us reinforce to the world the ongoing need to support Arkansas Children’s Hospital, our patients and their families.”
Marion received a bachelor’s degree from Philander Smith College in Little Rock.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital is the only pediatric medical center in Arkansas and one of the largest in the United States serving children from birth to age 21. The campus spans 28 city blocks and houses 316 beds, a staff of approximately 500 physicians, 80 residents in pediatrics and pediatric specialties and more than 4,000 employees. The private, nonprofit health care facility boasts an internationally renowned reputation for medical breakthroughs and intensive treatments, unique surgical procedures and forward-thinking medical research - all dedicated to fulfilling our mission of enhancing, sustaining and restoring children’s health and development. ACH, recently named one of U.S. News & World Report’s best pediatric hospitals for the third time, also ranked No. 76 on the 2007 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®. For more information, visit www.archildrens.org.
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