Selected Writing Clips

What’s the big secret to maintaining brain health? Practicing all the components of a healthy, active lifestyle may be best for the aging brain. – published in PITTSBURGH QUARTERLY magazine, Spring 2019, 1500 words

Alix Rice was tragically killed by a drunk driver while longboarding home one night. In life, and death, she inspired many. – published in CONCRETE WAVE magazine, Fall 2012, 4500 words

Not all bacteria are bad for baby’s health. Exposure to some bacteria is critical to immunological development and lifelong health. – published in PREGNANCY AND NEWBORN magazine, December 2017, 1400 words

Homicide detective Lieutenant Joe Kenda spent decades with the Colorado Springs police force—a career that became the topic of a hit TV show. – published in PITT MAGAZINE, Spring 2014, 500 words

Geocaching takes “cachers” on a worldwide treasure hunt while exploring the outdoors, staying active, and having fun. – published in OREGON HEALTHY LIVING magazine, August 2016, 1200 words

The region’s most visible employment sectors have given Pittsburgh’s workforce a new identity. Continued harmonious growth hinges on the city preparing its workforce for the future. – published in the 2018/19 PITTSBURGH METROGUIDE, 2500 words

Sepsis is the No. 1 killer of hospital patients. Every day, Pittsburgh medical teams battle this common, deadly syndrome. – published in PITTSBURGH QUARTERLY magazine, Fall 2017, 1500 words

Controlling acid reflux and GERD is vital to health. For this common condition, know the symptoms and treatments. – published in OREGON HEALTHY LIVING magazine, April 2016, 850 words

Independent skate shops lose out to Zumiez and shopping-mall skate stores. Here’s what some indy shop owners had to say. – published in CONCRETE WAVE magazine, Fall 2010, 2500 words

Several members of Pitt’s School of Medicine Class of 1961 share their memories and career achievements. – published in PITT MED magazine, Fall 2010, 600 words

Pittsburgh’s financial, energy, healthcare innovation, and advanced manufacturing industries make for a vibrant local economy. – published in the 2017/18 PITTSBURGH METROGUIDE, 2500 words

Entrepreneurial competition at the University of Pittsburgh has led to a range of new innovations and inventions, including some cutting-edge healthcare technologies. – published in PITT MAGAZINE, Fall 2013, 900 words

Two University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty members won prestigious National Institutes of Health research funding awards. – published in the 2017 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ANNUAL REPORT, 500 words

Couples experiencing difficulty conceiving have a range of medical options and resources to help. – published in OREGON HEALTHY LIVING magazine, May 2016, 1200 words

Opposite worlds converge on a trip through the Balkans for a traveler who revels in less-commonly-traveled destinations. – published in PITT MAGAZINE, Winter 2012, 450 words

Spreading awareness about sepsis is key to combating this deadly condition, especially among Pennsylvania seniors. – published in 50 Plus LIFE, September 2017, 600 words

CrossFit is an intense but rewarding workout that demonstrates strength in camaraderie. – published in OREGON HEALTHY LIVING magazine, May 2016, 1200 words

Better roadways and buses, more bike lanes, and an all-around more mobile city are key to Pittsburgh’s development. – published in the 2017/18 PITTSBURGH METROGUIDE, 2500 words

Longboarding for hundreds of miles requires plenty of water, experience, and, perhaps most important, purpose. – published in CONCRETE WAVE magazine, Winter 2016, 1500 words

This report describes the progress and process behind the Highmark Foundation’s bullying-prevention efforts in schools. – published by the HIGHMARK FOUNDATION in 2011, 800 words

The alumni of Pitt’s School of Medicine are an accomplished bunch, to say the least. – published in the 2015 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ANNUAL REPORT

This collection of posters advertises a few feature film presentations included as part of the 2015/16 University of Pittsburgh Global Health Film Series.