Journalism
As a seasoned editor, writer, and health journalist, my work has appeared in a variety of national media outlets both online and in print. I write stories at the intersection of health and wellness, technology, economics, and public policy—filling critical gaps in patient education, bringing to light new evidence, and telling stories to advance the health system and the health of Americans.
I’m available to write investigative pieces, reported stories, explainers, and personal essays. If you’ve read my work and are interested in having me support your publication as a contributor or a freelancer, contact me.
Selected Clips
Hospitals Need to Make their Websites as Accessible as their Physical Spaces | STAT
- Editorial featured in Kaiser Health News e-newsletter.
This Is How Much it Costs to Have a Home Birth in America | Parents.com
- Feature story on Parents.com homepage; later cited in the Columbia Journal of Gender and Law and Maternal Mortality by Rachel Layne (CQR Press, 2020).
Substance Abuse Among Pregnant Women on the Rise During COVID-19 | VeryWell Health News
- Reported news story highlights research out of Washington State University COVID‑19 Infant, Maternal, and Family Health Research Collaborative; later cited in the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy and by the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP).
Doctors Are Being Denied Insurance Reimbursement for COVID-19 PPE | VeryWell Health News
- Investigative news story highlights that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and many private insurance companies were not recognizing the CPT code 99072 — which would cover the extra costs providers took to follow COVID-19 safety precautions.
Body Temperatures Run Lower in Seniors: Why This is So Important During the Pandemic | Care.com
- Elevates the Infectious Disease Society of America’s modified definition of fever in older adults, which was not widely publicized nor factored into COVID-19 messaging on the use of thermal scanners; fevers can be blunted or completely absent despite an ongoing infection in those 65 and older.
Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement: What You Need To Know | Forbes
- Medicare is a fee-for-service health insurance program for aging individuals. It comes with an alphabet soup of parts that offer different types of coverage and benefits. This explainer piece helps build health insurance literacy among Medicare beneficiaries.
Why Your Eczema May Be Worse During the Pandemic | VeryWell Health News
- Many eczema sufferers experienced worsening symptoms or saw dormant eczema return during the pandemic began. This news story highlights SECURE‐AD, a web-based registry designed to help improve the medical care for people with eczema who are infected with COVID-19.
Your Exclusive Pumping Guide | What To Expect
- Informed by my own experience as an exclusively pumping mom and the lack of evidence-based information available, this guide fills a critical gap in patient education and highlights an under-recognized form of breastfeeding.
Why Your Child’s Risk for a Respiratory Virus Won’t Disappear This Summer | Parents.com
- Feature story on Parents.com homepage in early March 2020; shared on the main social media accounts of the Mayo Clinic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), John Hopkins PICU, as well as other institutions and AAP state chapters.
Gripe Water: Is It Safe For Your Baby? | Forbes
- Explains the lack of regulatory oversight for over-the-counter supplements marketed to parents and provides a comparison of the ingredients included in different brands.
Using Emojis With Kids to Express Feelings | PBS Kids for Parents
- As schools add more social and emotional learning into their curriculum, a move recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to support the emotional and behavioral health needs of children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic, emojis can be used in various ways to help kids express emotions.
Undiagnosed Dyslexia in Adults Exacerbated by Pandemic | VeryWell Health News
- Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common in adults with dyslexia who were not identified and appropriately educated as children. Workplace accommodations for adults with a dyslexia diagnosis may include a variety of assistive technologies.
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