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And the blows keep on coming
Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by Handbaglady.
The NHS finds itself slap bang in the middle of a political storm in the US as Republicans use our healthcare system to attack President Obama’s proposals for broader government involvement in healthcare provision. The trouble is that arguments are becoming more and more outlandish, emotive and downright inaccurate. Republican Chuck Grassley (the most senior [...]
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Aurora top 20 – July 2009
Posted on 05. Aug, 2009 by Handbaglady.
First we had mad cow disease, then bird flu and now swine flu. What is this, farmageddon? While of course it is a serious health concern for those affected, we thought a light-hearted opener might be just the tonic to counter the doom and gloom of swine flu stories that have, once again, dominated every [...]
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Latest dose of pharma-bashing
Posted on 23. Jul, 2009 by Handbaglady.
GSK has become the latest focus of media and political scrutiny, scepticism and criticism this week; they stand accused of profiteering from the recent swine flu crisis. Yet again the pharmaceutical industry is painted as heartless and greedy, only thinking about profits and shareholders. The company’s half year update showed a big increase in demand [...]
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A busy time for GLOBALHealthPR
Posted on 16. Jul, 2009 by Handbaglady.
2009 is shaping up to be a busy and exciting year for GLOBALHealthPR, the largest independent public relations organisation dedicated exclusively to health and medical communications worldwide. The network has opened new offices, launched a second edition of the popular Global Guide to Pharma Marketing Codes and announced its partnership with a leading research organisation. [...]
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How’s the weather holding up?
Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by Handbaglady.
In today’s shifting economic climate, independent public relations agencies are heavily vested in their local markets and therefore a better gauge of local economic status than their multinational competitors. Pulling from the GLOBALHealthPR network, (in which Aurora is proud to be the UK partner), we have collected global insights on the current climate of the [...]
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Aurora top 20 – March 2009
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by Handbaglady.
The Aurora team is loving the Spring vibe as we move into April – the hour has gone forward so when we leave the office we can enjoy a stroll home in the light. We are looking forward to shedding our multiple layers of clothing, heavy Winter coats and having a drink outside in a [...]
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Belief in Barack intact? – The first 50 days
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by Handbaglady.
“I’m asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington…I’m asking you to believe in yours” It’s been nearly two months since I was in Washington and watched the Inauguration preparations with great interest and excitement – so what have President Obama’s first few weeks in power meant [...]
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Prostate Scotland’s latest brilliant awareness campaign
Posted on 25. Feb, 2009 by Handbaglady.
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Aurora top 20 – January 2009
Posted on 09. Feb, 2009 by Handbaglady.
Despite the global economic crisis, the New Year began full of optimism and hope for the future, following the inauguration of the first African American US President. Just before noon on 20 January, Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in as America’s 44th President and it marked a significant moment in modern history. Some of the [...]
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Obama-mania hits the Aurora office!
Posted on 09. Feb, 2009 by Handbaglady.
The world has gone Obama mad. The media frenzy around the inauguration reached a zenith in the run up to the big day. Every little detail about the ceremony was devoured by media and general public alike – what was Michelle going to wear? Which celebrities would be in attendance? Even his presidential limousine ‘the [...]
