Union Health is a major source of news in the community. At the same time, it is a private institution, and the nature of its services is not only private but often personal. The legal factors that govern the organizations' responsibilities and liabilities must be considered in each newsworthy situation, especially those involving patients.
The health system and the news media share an interest in ensuring news is reported accurately and promptly. In doing so, both must be guided legally and ethically to safeguard the privacy of individuals so that no involvement with the news media or the health system will cause unnecessary embarrassment, discomfort or exploitation to any person. This guide outlines Union Hospital's and Union Hospital Clinton's official media policy for media representatives and hospital employees.
Union Hospital strives to be a valuable source for you to use for many health-related stories. You are a valuable link in getting important health information to the Wabash Valley and we will always be as accommodating as possible to your requests.
Employees
Employees are not permitted to answer any questions or release any information to the news media about the hospital and its patients.
Access to Our Facilities
Media representatives are required to make arrangements with Marketing at 812.238.7657 before entering hospital property. Interviewing and photographing on hospital property are allowed only with prior consent. All areas, including the Emergency Department and waiting areas, are private. Media representatives may not photograph or question people in these areas without consent from the hospital, through Marketing, and the individual involved.
Contact Marketing at 812.238.7657 before arrival at any of the following locations:
- Union Hospital
- Union Hospital Clinton
- Any Union Medical Group facility