Alison Kanski

Doctors find safe spaces to discuss mental health in FCB Health initiative Disappearing Doctors

The effort was born from one startling statistic: about 400 physicians die each year from suicide.

Johnson & Johnson urges patients not to delay healthcare due to COVID-19

J&J's medical devices unit is spearheading the campaign, My Health Can't Wait.

American Lung Association campaign urges parents to talk about vaping with teens

The American Lung Association launched a vaping campaign in partnership with the Ad Council and created by Hill Holliday.

CDC highlights warning signs of pregnancy or postpartum complications

The campaign was developed by the CDC in partnership with Merck’s maternal health effort, Merck for Mothers.

Imre appoints Amag’s Blake Schiller pharma and biotech lead

Schiller is focused on ensuring clients utilize Imre Health’s expertise in all areas of healthcare marketing.

W2O acquires value and payment consulting firm Discern Health

This is W2O’s sixth acquisition in less than a year.

W2O acquires social media analytics platform Symplur

Bristol Myers Squibb unveils new branding

The company is also planning to phase out the Celgene name.

Imre Health to open Philadelphia office

The office will help the agency attract talent and serve health clients in the area.

JPA Health appoints Ogilvy, Edelman veteran as COO

Michael Sloan started in the newly created role this month.

Finn Partners hires Diana Scott as health practice partner

Scott joined the agency last week, reporting to Kristie Kuhl, managing partner of the health practice.

W2O makes another acquisition: Scientific creative firm Radius Digital Science

Radius will become part of W2O Science, the agency's newly formalized science unit.

W2O acquires medical comms firm ISO.health

The London-based agency will become W2O iso after the deal closes.

W2O expands data privacy group, appoints Dan Linton as lead

Linton said privacy legislation is bound to shake up digital marketing for the better.

Oklahoma judge orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $572m in landmark opioid trial

The judge ruled that J&J's marketing of painkillers contributed to the state's opioid crisis.

GCI Health to absorb Hering Schuppener Healthcare, expand to Germany

It's the healthcare specialist's first move into continental Europe.

Global Myopia Awareness Coalition brings on Golin to boost awareness

The coalition is made up of 12 eye-health pharma and biotech companies.

Biotech Alkermes rebuilds public affairs team

Jeff Winton, who joined Alkermes last year as SVP of public affairs, was tasked with building out the company's communications function.

Ketchum North America health leader Tom Jones joins Finn Partners

Jones will serve as senior partner and head of the health and wellness group.

UnitedHealth alum Matt Burns to lead comms for Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans

Burns was named VP and chief communications officer, a newly created role at the health insurer.