NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. (8/1/06) —Hyde Park Communications, a strategic communications firm specializing in public affairs and public relations, announced today that former ABC chief medical correspondent George Strait has joined the company as a senior counselor.
Best known for his 22 years at ABC, including 16 as the network’s chief medical correspondent, Strait has covered major health care issues ranging from HIV/AIDS to the health care reform debate to the ethical issues surrounding new therapies and discoveries.
Strait has also served in a variety of high-profile roles in the health care and public affairs arena, including Chairman of the Board of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs at the University of California, Berkeley.
"The addition of George Strait adds further depth and knowledge to Hyde Park’s established expertise in health policy and media,” said Jeffrey M. Sandman, CEO of Hyde Park Communications. "George well understands the importance of messaging and the key role the media plays in shaping critical issues. We are pleased that George has decided to join our team and are confident that his expertise will be of value to the business and philanthropic communities. "
“I am delighted to join Hyde Park Communications, a firm that has built an outstanding reputation in health care communications,” said Strait. “Hyde Park has distinguished itself by providing insightful and practical counsel to its clients as they seek to communicate to their various stakeholders. The firm recognizes the delicate balance that often exists between the media’s needs and the client’s objectives.”
A veteran journalist, Strait has been the recipient of some of the profession’s most coveted awards. They include the Alfred I. DuPont Award for a ground breaking series on women’s health; the Overseas Press Club’s Edward R. Murrow Award for a 10-part series on health care in the Soviet Union; the Gold Medal Award from the National Association of Black Journalists; and the Blakesely Award from the American Heart Association.
Founded by Jeffrey M. Sandman, Hyde Park Communications is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an office in New York. The firm provides senior-level communications specializing in health care, public affairs and legal communications. Hyde Park Financial Communications is a division of Hyde Park Communications providing a full range of corporate communications services.