Awards
Recognized with two Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) awards for media relations work supporting the Parkview Health COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and public health education.
2022 Bronze Anvil Awards, Award of Commendation (national PRSA recognition)
2021 Diamond Award Winner, East Central District (regional PRSA recognition)
Bylined articles
Sample news articles and feature stories that I’ve written.
Harmony Magazine: The power of conversation
Input Fort Wayne: Pursuing the American Dream: A physician’s incredible journey from Kenya to Fort Wayne
Input Fort Wayne: Is northeast Indiana even better than Disney World? This former cast member says 'yes'
The Bryan Times: AG: Group was a scheme
The Bryan Times: Strong Farms a must
The Bryan Times: Mattox's moves make faces smile every day
The Bryan Times: GateKeeper redefines roller coasters
News coverage
Highlights of local, regional and national news stories that I was directly responsible for coordinating as public relations manager.
Work included: pitching or responding to reporters, coordinating interviews, assisting subject matter experts with talking points and/or media coaching, planning photo and video shoots, and collaborating with internal teams on related communications.
Today Show (Live TV Interview): Cardiologist who survived heart attack shares symptoms to look for
Today.com (Web Story): Cardiologist opens up about his own heart attack: 'I went through denial'
Becker’s Hospital Review: CEO to retire after 16-year run at Parkview Health
Becker’s Hospital Review: 13 leaders on health equity initiatives launched in the last year
IndyStar: 6 health care workers in Fort Wayne receive Indiana's first coronavirus vaccine doses
Business People Magazine: Data that Makes a Difference
Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly: Parkview Mirro Center administering 50,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose
WPTA: Woman battling cancer spreads hope to others through music
WPTA: Parkview Health honors Paramedics during National EMS Week
WANE: Parkview Pups: Therapy dogs used to improve mental health
Input Fort Wayne: Parkview’s student nurse program doubled in size this year. Here’s why it’s so popular.
Press releases
Selection of news releases that I’ve written, all in collaboration with pertinent stakeholders.
Parkview Heart Institute announces affiliation with Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
Parkview Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield agree on new contract
Parkview Health administers first COVID-19 vaccines to frontline healthcare workers
Parkview Health Graduate Medical Education welcomes first 19 resident physicians
Marketing content
A selection of marketing materials written and/or edited by me for Ash Brokerage and its advisors.
Book editing
I provided editing/proofreading services for each of the self-published books below.
“Every Day is a Sunday: How to Design a Blueprint for the Rest of Your Life” by Nate Sachs
“Above the Clouds: Winning Strategies from 30,000 Feet” by Mike McGlothlin
“Winning Strategies: The New Rules of Retirement Planning” by Mike McGlothlin
“The Communicator's Companion: Devotions for Speakers and Writers” by Jean Wise