Communications

The Illinois Health Care Association is committed to providing our members with efficient and effective information through our comprehensive communication program. In addition to the publications listed below, our members also receive email alerts from the association when urgent, time-sensitive matters arise.


Annual Membership Directory & Buyers’ Guide
Each year IHCA publishes a comprehensive membership directory and buyers’ guide that includes a wealth of information. This guide acts as a ‘one stop shop’ for member networking with other long term care professionals, vendors and the association. In addition, the directory includes contact information for state legislators, important agencies and the members of the United States Congress. Interested in advertising in our directory? Click here to view the rate card from E&M Consulting. 

Online Directory
The IHCA Online Directory is a great resource for our members to search products and services that will help your facility operate as smoothly and efficiently as possible. With information about all of IHCA’s Associate Members and a variety of search options, this annual electronic guide is available 24/7 to help you to find exactly what you need and when you need it.   

Annual Report
Each year IHCA publishes an annual report that provides a comprehensive overview of the association’s many accomplishments. These reports include information regarding both IHCA and The Center for Developmental Disabilities Advocacy and Community Supports (The Center).

LTC Today
LTC Today, IHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is a valuable source of information for members of IHCA and others interested in the long term care profession. Each issue covers a variety of topics, including the latest in technology and products, member accomplishments, future trends in long term care, facility profiles and more.

Our LTC Today magazine is publsihed through E&M Consulting, Inc. If you are interested in advertising in the magazine, click here to find out more or to purchase your ad online. 

Newsletters
IHCA offers several newsletters to our members. These pieces cover a variety of topics pertinent to long term care and are delivered electronically to ensure that members are receiving important information in a timely and efficient manner. For more information on the newsletters below, click here.

 • IHCA PAC Newsletter
 • News Brief
 • Members Only
 • Regulatory Beat

IHCA VCast
The IHCA VCast is a brief video message that is sent to all IHCA members via email every other week on a specific topic of interest. The messages come from association staff and key members, including members of the Board of Directors. 

Press Releases/Media Outreach

IHCA distributes news releases as the association, or our members, have information to share. Click here to view recent releases, as well as recent articles about our members from local news outlets.

Online Advertising
IHCA's Associate Members can advertise on association's homepage. For $200 per month, members can place a horizontal banner ad up to 728 x 90, which links to their company webpage. Additionally, these campaigns include an Enhanced Listing in our Online Directory for the duration of the ad. Associate members can also purchase a yearlong Enhanced listing for $200. Click here to view the ad rate sheet.