Health Writing
Kidney Care for a Century of Health
An article about how to make your kidneys last as long as you do!
Cruising on Dialysis
A step-by-step guide on how to navigate taking a cruise if you are on dialysis.
Broken Heart Disease - Understanding Taskotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Yes, sadness or grief really can break your heart. A primer on takotsubo cardiomyopathy
A Primer on Basic Kidney Function Labs
A short blog post written for the National Kidney Foundation of Florida.
General Writing
Super Networker Champions for Mental Health
A profile of a community champion for mental health advocacy who won a lifetime achievement award for her volunteer work with the National Alliance for Mental Illness. Included is a side bar about her local dog book business.
The Dirt on Soil
One article in a series written for beginning gardeners in Wenatchee World newspaper. This article simplifies soil science and describes some best soil practices for healthy soil.
Small decisions can lead to BIG outcomes
An article published in Foothills Magazine about the small behavior changes that lead to big health benefits. Local health and wellness experts share their expertise.
Basic Garden Care That Makes a Difference
Another article in the series on beginning gardening. This one details the basics of garden care.
Editing
How to Stop Sugar Cravings
An example of my copy-editing skills. I make health-related topics more engaging.
Can Blood Pressure Variations Be the Side Effects of High Potassium?
I was the developmental editor of this article simplifying a complex medical topic to an easy-to-digest, consumer-facing blog post.
Is There Heart Cancer?
I was the developmental and copy editor for this article for Health Today.
9 Skin Signs that May Indicate Your Kidneys Are Damaged
A video script I edited for Health Today.