Peritus Named One of Nation’s Top Healthcare Public Relations Firms

Louisville, KY, October 15, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Peritus, one of the region’s largest and fastest growing PR agencies, was recently named 64th in the nation for healthcare public relations in O’Dwyer’s ranking of PR firms. The agency boasts two decades of experience across the healthcare spectrum from payer to provider including hospitals, doctors, pharmaceuticals, insurers and non-profit patient advocacy groups.

“Healthcare is one of the most important issues facing our country today,” said CEO Timothy Mulloy. “We are honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s top firms in this segment and we remain committed to advancing our clients’ goals.”

Peritus represents such healthcare industry clients as the Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Pfizer, Almost Family, Inc., and John Kenyon American Eye Institute.

“In this complicated and constantly changing arena, clients need sound guidance and a team of reliable experts that deliver results. That’s why so many healthcare institutions have turned to Peritus,” said Steve Bryant, who was recently named Director of the firm’s healthcare practice.

Details about the ranking can be found in the October issue of O’Dwyer’s PR Report or at www.odwyerpr.com.

Peritus is a full-service agency that serves a wide range of national clients. Founded in 1998, the agency operates with high-intensity, a fighting spirit and a focus on winning - an approach that has great appeal to clients. Peritus employs a talented group of professionals, including lawyers, reporters, political consultants, lobbyists and veteran public relations pros.

Peritus was recently named a “Top 100” Public Relations Firm by O’Dwyers and was recognized in 2009 as one of the Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing companies. To learn more about Peritus visit www.perituspr.com.

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