Latest Healthcare News

Major social platforms join Pinterest in disrupting anti-vaxxer propaganda

By Jonathan Owen, September 17, 2019

In the latest offensive in the war against anti-vaccination messaging, Facebook and Instagram are rolling out a new system to direct their users - more than three billion people worldwide - to expert information on vaccines.

Hilton's Daniella Foster joins Bayer in public affairs, sustainability role

By Sean Czarnecki, September 16, 2019

She previously led global corporate responsibility at Hilton.

Movember aims to end mental health stigmas among men

By Lindsay Stein, Campaign, September 10, 2019

Ad Council Edge, the organization's new strategic consultancy, helped produce the initiative.

Ad Council teams with musicians in suicide-prevention effort

By Lindsay Stein, Campaign, September 05, 2019

The campaign includes support from artists Aminé, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling.

Finn Partners acquires healthcare shop Lazar Partners

By Thomas Moore, September 04, 2019

The healthcare practice of Finn Partners will grow to 150 staffers via the deal.

WPP, iHeartMedia, Fors Marsh unite to fight opioid epidemic

By Oliver McAteer, Campaign, September 03, 2019

'#TalkToMe' is a drive to destroy the stigma of addiction.

Truth Initiative urges Juul to 'stop testing on humans'

By Lindsay Stein, Campaign, August 27, 2019

The U.S. surgeon general declared last year that youth e-cigarette use is officially an epidemic.

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

By Alison Kanski, August 26, 2019

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

Creative agency Terri & Sandy help fight opioid epidemic with pro-bono work

By Oliver McAteer, Campaign, August 22, 2019

The shop has created a drive with the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.

Mucinex holds $1.7 million account pitch as it launches night time brand

By Thomas Moore, August 22, 2019

The Reckitt Benckiser brand wants help rolling out NightShift, an overnight cold and flu medicine.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals hires BCW's A.J. Jones to lead corporate affairs, comms

By Sean Czarnecki, August 21, 2019

The company also hired Joakim Wijkstrom as CMO.

Rice Krispies Treats helps children with autism go back to school with 'love notes'

By Diana Bradley, August 14, 2019

Edelman developed the creative and earned media strategy for the campaign.

Netflix alum Steve Swasey joins Healthline Media

By Diana Bradley, August 14, 2019

Swasey will lead communications for the medical publishing company.

W2O hires Barbara Pinto as U.S. executive communications lead

By Thomas Moore, August 08, 2019

Pinto is a veteran of ABC News and CNBC.

GCI Health to absorb Hering Schuppener Healthcare, expand to Germany

By Alison Kanski, August 01, 2019

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

Sesame Street shines light on autism with Ad Council PSAs

By Oliver McAteer, Campaign, July 23, 2019

The campaign aims to lower the age of diagnosis by empowering parents to understand the signs of autism.

Walgreens Boots Alliance hires new global comms chief

By John Harrington, July 22, 2019

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has hired Hilton Worldwide's global comms chief Aaron Radelet as its new senior vice president and global chief communications officer, PRWeek has learned.

Global Myopia Awareness Coalition brings on Golin to boost awareness

By Alison Kanski, July 15, 2019

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

CEO Monty Sharma on getting Jenny Craig back into shape

By Sean Czarnecki, July 01, 2019

"We've focused squarely on being a leader in what we've always been: a leader in weight loss with the highest amount of support and delicious meals."

Which PR agencies did the best at Cannes? Here's the 2019 medal table

By PRWeek, June 26, 2019

Ketchum and Weber Shandwick have the biggest hauls of Lions at this year's Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. Check out PRWeek's PR agencies medal table for 2019.