Cara Stratman Knox Joins Patients First Health Care

Washington, Mo., May 12, 2011 – Patients First Health Care is proud to announce that Cara Stratman Knox is now Director of Marketing and Communications. Ms. Knox is responsible for the creation and implementation of marketing, communications, and customer service initiatives for all 21 locations of Patients First.

Following graduation from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., Ms. Knox attended Boston University, receiving a master of science in public relations with an emphasis in corporate communications. She then worked for two global public relations firms in Boston, London, New York, and Washington, D.C., developing and executing integrated marketing strategies, directing media relations programs, and creating public education campaigns for both U.S. and international clients.

Most recently, Ms. Knox served as marketing and communications director for Accenture, a global management consulting, technology and outsourcing company. In this position, Ms. Knox leveraged multiple communication channels to market Accenture’s services to the federal government, including civilian, defense, border management, and public safety agencies. Her work for Accenture has been recognized with a PRSA Big Apple, Silver SABRE and client team of the year awards.

A Washington, Mo. native, Ms. Knox is an active member of the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce and board member with several organizations, including Gateway Center for the Arts and the Stephens College Alumnae Club of St. Louis.