text: what is a hospiatl's marketing center? i really would like know the functions of a hospiatl's marketing center or at least a general definition. thank's alot. just like any other business, hospitals need to market themselves. they all have websites, brochures, and advertising. most likly the marketing center you are questioning is simply a marketing department, and thay are just trying to sound more sophisticated.  it is also possible that they have a big meeting room or media center wher they put on seminars or workshops. this tool is a marketing strategy. it brings people into the hospital. if they have a really excellent area for this, they may even let the community use it for non hospital business, again, it is just to bring more people into the hospital.  bringing people in for any reason helps the comfort level and familiarity with the building, the parking and the ammenities. this will make many people more confidant and comfortable in choosing that hospital when they have a medical need.