Public Affairs

UEG Launches Patient Advisory Board at UEG Week 2026 in Barcelona

Barcelona – October 18, 2026 -- United European Gastroenterology (UEG) has launched a Patient Representatives Advisory Board (PRAB) at UEG Week 2026, giving patient groups a formal channel into its public affairs activities across Europe.

PRAB builds on the 2025 Digestive Health Roundtable Manifesto

The board follows UEG's Digestive Health Roundtable 2025 and its Manifesto, which called for patients to be recognised as co-creators of digestive health policy, research and care.

The PRAB is a structured, independent advisory body. It will provide patient-centred input into UEG's public affairs work and, where relevant, its wider activities. It also creates a formal interface between UEG and the European patient community, with the aim of identifying challenges shared across digestive diseases.

Calkin Public Affairs Wins Two PRSA California Capital Awards

Sacramento – October 15, 2026 -- Calkin Public Affairs, which has grown to 13 public affairs strategists in less than two years, received two awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) California Capital Chapter.

Calkin Public Affairs named Influential Agency of the Year after growing to 13 strategists

The firm grew from founder Kelly Calkin and a team of three to 13 strategists. The expansion widened its reach across California and let it take on both government and private sector clients. Its practices span water, energy, environmental policy and transportation.

The award recognizes an agency that elevates the communications profession and sets a benchmark for excellence.