Released on: August 6, 2008, 8:55 am

Press Release Author: Jones Public Affairs, Inc.

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: The O'Dwyer's ranked Washington, D.C.-based public affairs
agency continues its growth with the addition of two new account team members.

Press Release Body: WASHINGTON-Jones Public Affairs, Inc., today announced the
appointments of Dan Springer as senior vice president and Tara Goodin as account
executive. A highly-skilled communications specialist, Springer will provide
strategic and tactical counsel to the firm's healthcare clientele. Goodin will
provide account support in the areas of research, writing, and media relations.

Springer, a seasoned communication strategist with more than 20 years of experience,
has provided counsel both for Fortune 500 and privately held companies. Springer
possesses expertise in the areas of corporate communications, crisis management,
public and government relations, community affairs and speechwriting.

"Dan and Tara are superb additions to the Jones Public Affairs Team," said Carrie
Jones, principal and managing director of Jones Public Affairs. "Dan's extensive
experience developing marketing and awareness campaigns for healthcare organizations
is a perfect match to our clients' communications needs, along with Tara's passion
for research and writing.\"

Prior to Jones Public Affairs, Springer provided communications counsel to the
executive management teams of such organizations as CHA Health Systems/CHA Biotech,
the Centers for Disease Control, and Valeant Pharmaceuticals, as well as served as
an officer and vice president of Beverly Enterprises, Inc. (now Golden Ventures).
He began his career as a journalist in Washington, D.C. and is an active member of
the Public Relations Society of America and the International Association of
Business Communicators.

Goodin began her career as a student reporter for South Florida's Sun-Sentinel and
the University of Florida College of Education's alumni magazine The Education
Times. Additionally, she interned with the Alachua County, Fla. Office of
Management and Budget and for Congressman Robert Wexler. Goodin recently received
her B.S. in public relations and B.A. in political science from the University of
Florida.

Jones Public Affairs offers a full range of services, including strategic counsel,
advocacy initiatives, customized and comprehensive public relations campaigns, media
relations, and policy support and government relations.

More information is available at www.jonespublicaffairs.com.

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About Jones Public Affairs, Inc.
Jones Public Affairs is a boutique healthcare public affairs agency dedicated to
making a difference by developing advocacy/public relations plans that get results.
Through meaningful communication and solid relationships between industry and
stakeholders, Jones Public Affairs is able to design and implement fresh, innovative
programs with an impact.

Web Site: http://www.jonespublicaffairs.com

Contact Details: 1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-742-5259
tara@jonespa.com