Kathleen Petty

The fields of science, medicine and public health are currently navigating a growing climate of skepticism and resistance. Chaotic changes at the federal level have left many organizations feeling unsure of their path forward. As a result, promotion for research, clinical trial findings, and advocacy work have slowed, and there isn’t a clear path forward. […]

When Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate, it wasn’t at a news conference or a sit-down interview with a broadcast network. Instead, she just posted it on Instagram. This followed one of the most historic moments in political history, when President Biden chose to drop out of the race – […]

As a communications firm dedicated to health and medicine, promoting science is a major pillar of our work. Over years on The Reis Group team, I have worked to generate national media coverage for dozens of journal articles and scientific abstracts. My background includes a master’s degree in public health, which taught me the importance […]

Deadlines, discipline and organization – these are the tenets of good project management that most can agree on. But as a vice president at a health care PR firm in Washington, DC, I’ve learned that good project management goes beyond these principles. It’s more than keeping diligent timelines. There is also an art to it. […]

This article also appeared in PR News. When our clients ask our team to help them grow their membership or reach a new audience, we usually begin with message testing. It’s a critical part of the process for a solid communications strategy. Unfortunately, it is often skipped due to tight deadlines or limited budgets. But […]

Developing patient education and awareness programs that are both engaging and effective is not always easy. It requires a lot of planning, and attention to detail. It also requires time to understand exactly who you want to reach, how you can best get their attention, and how you might be able to get them to […]

The dizzying pace of change in the Washington health policy climate under a new administration presents unpredictable challenges for those of us working in health care communications. Rapid-paced executive orders and seemingly contradictory announcements can create a chaotic information environment. But as communicators, we can’t let this hold us back from doing what we do […]

As summer winds down, the days become shorter, kids head back to school, and the morning rush hour traffic picks up. By now, many of us are wistfully reflecting on those precious days this summer that weren’t crammed with meetings or deadlines, but instead were filled with hours on the beach holding delicious fruity drinks […]