HEALTHWATCH CHANGES NAME
By Adnews Staff
Toronto-based HealthWatch Consulting Services recently changed its name to Sussex Strategy Group and began offering additional services. Until now, the company handled government relations for healthcare companies. Now Sussex offers government and public affairs for companies in a range of industries including: transportation and financial services. It also assists clients with issues management at all three levels of government. Sussex continues to do work for healthcare clients as well. In addition, the agency has opened an Ottawa office to deal with clients on the federal level. Peter Howard has been named managing director of the agency. Previously he was vice-president of HealthWatch. Joseph Ragusa has joined Sussex as vice-president specializing in government relations. Most recently he ran his own firm called FPN. Jennifer Grass is now at the agency as communications consultant. Formerly she was senior associate at OEB International.