# Activate Health

> Activate Health is an independent, women-owned marketing and public relations agency focused exclusively on healthcare. Founded in Phoenix in 2010 and now operating from Phoenix and the Nashville area, it works as an outsourced extension of marketing teams at health plans, health systems, health technology companies, specialty pharmacies and pharmaceutical businesses. Its services span research, brand and messaging strategy, content, media relations, social campaigns, advertising, sales support and events, with a particular strength in turning technical or regulated subjects into credible stories for patients, providers, employers and healthcare executives.

- **Founded:** 2010
- **Headquarters:** Brentwood, United States
- **Products:** Marketing and brand strategy, Public relations and media relations, Content marketing, Digital and social campaigns, Advertising and creative
- **Notable:** Reached 15 years in business in 2025., Reports a client retention rate above 95% annually in a published LTCG case study., Generated 114 earned-media assets and a reported $4 million in publicity value for Banner|Aetna in 2024.

## Products & services

- **Marketing and brand strategy** — Research, positioning, messaging platforms, campaign planning and brand development for healthcare organizations.
- **Public relations and media relations** — B2B and consumer media outreach, executive visibility, authored articles, speaking opportunities, awards and media training.
- **Content marketing** — White papers, research reports, blogs, e-books, case studies, web copy and lead-generation programs.
- **Digital and social campaigns** — Email, social media, digital advertising, landing pages, analytics and multi-channel campaign support.
- **Advertising and creative** — Consumer and B2B advertising, graphic design, direct mail, video and campaign creative.
- **Sales and event support** — Sales collateral, launch materials, trade-show strategy, booths, webinars and speaker submissions.

## Achievements

- Reached 15 years in business in 2025.
- Reports a client retention rate above 95% annually in a published LTCG case study.
- Generated 114 earned-media assets and a reported $4 million in publicity value for Banner|Aetna in 2024.
- Helped increase visibility for two Banner|Aetna executives by a reported 7,500% and 8,000%, with more than 150 media mentions and a combined reported $1 million in publicity value.
- Created a Medicare campaign for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona that delivered a lower cost per lead than prior Medicare efforts and won a Best of Blue award.
- Produced a two-minute stereoscopic VR tour of a Matrix Medical Network mobile clinic in four weeks for a major trade show.
- Certified as a women-owned business by Clutch.
- Maintains a 4.9 out of 5 rating across 17 verified Clutch reviews as of the directory's October 2025 update.

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — CEO Sarah McLeod was named to AZ Big Media's 2026 Who's Who in Arizona Healthcare.
- **2025-12** — The agency highlighted nonprofit marketing support for Arizona Autism United as part of its 15th-year community initiative.
- **2025-09** — Activate Health marked 15 years in healthcare marketing and public relations.
- **2025-05** — McLeod published commentary on the Affordable Care Act's continuing effect on healthcare communications.
- **2025-02** — McLeod was included in Women We Admire's Top 50 Women CEOs of 2025 list.

## Links

- Website: https://activatehealth.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/activate-health.com/

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Last updated: 2026-09-20