McLean, VA - Consumer Health Information Corporation, an internationally recognized company for its innovative patient information programs has hired Furia Rubel Communications as its public relations agency of record.

"We are very excited to be working with Furia Rubel Communications," said Dr. Smith. "We continually receive awards for our health literacy programs and pharmaceutical patient information materials. We knew we could get the word out quickly, efficiently and effectively with Furia Rubel Communications. Their knowledge of the pharmaceutical and health care industries is extraordinary."

Consumer Health Information Corporation was founded in 1983 by Dr. Dorothy L. Smith who is internationally known as an author, patient advocate, and expert in safe, effective patient management of medications. Dr. Smith founded Consumer Health Information Corporation because both patients and health professionals desperately need health and medication information that is clinically accurate and translated into language people can understand. Consumer Health Information Corporation continues to help many people make informed decisions regarding their health and proper use of medications. The corporation also provides pharmaceutical companies and health care providers with effective ways to communicate with patients regarding the use of medications.

Consumer Health Information Corporation
Consumer Health Information Corporation (www.consumer-health.com) is internationally recognized for its innovative patient information programs. The company develops patient education and consumer awareness programs on medication use and disease management. They have produced a broad range of award-winning print and audiovisual programs that have helped millions of people learn to make wise decisions about their health and medications. Clients include pharmaceutical companies, consumer organizations and Fortune 500 companies, national health care and professional associations, managed care organizations, insurance companies, and pharmacies. The company is a teaching site for several schools of pharmacy across the United States and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Council on Patient Information and Education.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.
Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. (www.furiarubel.com) is a Philadelphia-area integrated strategic communications firm specializing in public relations, marketing and business development. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, marketing agencies, nonprofit associations, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.