Samples: News & Features

Journalism has always been one of my passions. These samples provide an online cross-section of my work in journalism, from news to features and columns.

News & Reporting:

Praprotnik Drops Out of Fire Board Race to Support Hilmer

The Results are In: Why Prop C Failed

Prop S Added to April 5 Ballot

Government steps in to help MO nursing shortage

Rise in Whooping Cough Causes Concern

Heroin on the Rise in Mehlville

Health Department Steps Up Tobacco Prevention Efforts as Smoking Ban is Put in Place

Gaza Flotilla Stranded as Debate Maintains Course

Alleged Baby-Selling Powerball Winner Has Her Day in Court (co-authored with Candace Jarrett)

Healthcare Industry Reporting:

Study Shows Malpractice Costs US More Than $55 Billion Each Year

Zero-Trust Security: The Way of the Future?

Why ASCP Says NO to In-Office Pathology Labs

Domestic Medical Tourism: The Way of the Future?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Antitrust Case: Redefining the Terms of Contract Negotiation?

Providers Scramble to Protect Medical Devices From Cyber-Attackers

Cyber-Terrorists: Can They Remotely Attack Medical Devices Implanted in Patients?

The Role of Patients in Accountable Care Organizations

Making the Case for Social Media in Healthcare

Features and Columns:

Hazelwood Resident Honored by Chicago Film Festival

Specialized Volunteers Make a Difference in the School District

Keeping Up With the Trendz in Hazelwood

Local Family Builds Toy Empire

Hazelwood Resident Gives Back

School Board Candidate Wants to Bring Fresh Ideas to the Table

Still Strong: After Three Decades, MTV’s Multi-Generational Appeal Rocks On