NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Health was named Healthcare Agency Network Of The Year at the 2014 Global Awards, a worldwide creative awards show that recognizes the best in healthcare and wellness advertising.

This was the third year in a row that McCann Health earned this top worldwide recognition as Healthcare Agency Network of the Year at the Global Awards. The network this year won 5 Global Awards and 15 Finalist Certificates, with the wins representing eight McCann Health agencies on five continents. The winning offices include: McCann Health Australia; McCann Health China; McCann Health Japan; McCann Health Singapore; McCann Health South Africa; McCann Health United Arab Emirates; McCann Health United Kingdom; and McCann Torre Lazur USA. The ceremony took place both in New York and Sydney, Australia.

"The Global Awards are a true industry measure of great work and I'm very proud that McCann Health has been chosen international network of the year again this year," said Jeremy Perrott, Global Creative Director, McCann Health. "Winning this prestigious award reflects not only on the high caliber of our global creative teams but the strength of our client relationships. Together we are able to deliver the best market solutions and award-winning creative work across multiple offices around the world."

The McCann Health Singapore won two Global Awards for "Red Cross Connection" and "Red Cross Connection: How A Share Can Save Lives" for Singapore Red Cross. McCann Health Australia also won two Global Awards for "Hardly Notice" and "Sarah" for client Simponi. McCann Health China won a Global Award for "See the Effect" for Suntory Black Oolong Tea.

John Cahill, Global CEO, McCann Health, said, "This very special recognition by the Global Awards for three straight years makes me very proud. I am truly grateful to all of our clients, to our great network and to Jeremy's continued creative leadership."

About McCann Health
Comprising the world's most connected health and wellness experts, McCann Health (www.mccannhealth.com) is the most awarded professional and consumer health communications network with the largest international expertise spanning 35 countries and 57 offices. McCann Health's global network includes McCann HumanCare, McCann Healthcare, McCann Regan Campbell Ward, McCann Torre Lazur, McCann Complete Medical (the leading worldwide medical communications practice), and Double Helix (an international healthcare consultancy focused on working with clients on strategic market research and market access issues). McCann Health is a part of McCann Worldgroup, the largest marketing communications agency network in the world, and is a leading healthcare agency network owned by Interpublic Group [NYSE: IPG].

SOURCE McCann Worldgroup