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EXPERT ALERTS
- Caitlyn Jenner and Gender Identity
- MERS-CoV Outbreak in South Korea: Safety Tips for Travelers
- Infant Mortality and Injury Rates
- Women More Likely Than Men to Have Serious Mental Health Problems
- Addiction Treatment Hard to Find, Even As Overdose Deaths Soar
- National Bullying Prevention Month
- Elonis v. U.S.: Use of Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions
- Soccer Sponsors Should Be Mindful of FCPA
- Work Loss Associated With Relationship Problems
- Beyond Matchmaking: Finding Your Soul Mate
MEDIA JOBS
- Sports Producer – Seattle Times (WA)
- Food, Farming and Science Writer – Genetic Literacy Project (DC)
- Writer/Editor – Weather.com (GA)
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
- The Keys to Better Corporate Content
- Three Reasons Journalists Should Try Content Marketing
- PR Newswire Media Moves, June 1 Edition
EXPERT ALERTS:
Caitlyn Jenner and Gender Identity
Parker Molloy
Writer
Upworthy
"It's important to remember that this is still one person with one very unique set of personal circumstances. Though it might be tempting to use Jenner as a template for all trans people, doing so wouldn't really be accurate. Trans people are diverse, and what one trans person pursues (medically or socially), another might pass up. All identities are valid, whether they fit neatly inside the gender binary or not."
Molloy is a transgender rights advocate who can speak about Caitlyn Jenner (formerly known as Bruce Jenner), her recently unveiled Vanity Fair cover, and the notion of gender identity in today's society. She is based in Chicago and is available for on-camera, phone and email interviews.
Website: http://www.upworthy.com
Media Contact: Kaitlin Bitting, [email protected]
MERS-CoV Outbreak in South Korea: Safety Tips for Travelers
Dr. Robert Quigley, M.D., D.Phil
SVP, Medical Assistance
International SOS
Dr. Quigley, a leading infectious disease expert, is available to speak about the latest concerning MERS-CoV in South Korea: "Travel to South Korea can proceed. At this time, there is no indication the virus is spreading in the general community. Follow simple practices such as regularly washing hands, avoid touching your face, and keep a safe distance from people who are coughing or sneezing."
Dr. Quigley can discuss the safety for Americans traveling to the region, what companies can do to help contain the spread, how MERS-CoV spreads, and precautions travelers and expats should take to mitigate risk. He has authored more than 125 clinical and basic science articles, is board re-certified in general surgery and critical care, and is professor of surgery at Jefferson Medical College.
Website: http://www.internationalsos.com
Contact: Mattie Walker, [email protected]
Infant Mortality and Injury Rates
Stephan D. Blandin
Principal and Partner
Romanucci & Blandin LLC
"A future of disability is never what a parent plans for his or her child. Approximately half of birth traumas from mechanical forces are potentially avoidable."
Despite world-class healthcare, the United States still has one of the highest rates of infant death among industrialized countries. Additionally, the infant injury rate is far higher than it should be. Blandin is an experienced malpractice attorney who can speak to obstetrics malpractice in the U.S. Errors made during childbirth can result in injury to both the mother and the baby. These errors can be made by obstetricians, perinatologists, certified nurse midwives, family practitioners and labor and delivery nurses. Blandin has worked on cases involving, birth defects, shoulder dystocia, birth injury, improper monitoring of the mother's and/or baby's condition and improper prescribing of medication. He is based in Chicago.
Contact: Stefanie Stein, [email protected]
Women More Likely Than Men to Have Serious Mental Health Problems
Tiffany D. Sanders, Ph.D.
Founder
Sanders & Associates
"Women in every age group in the United States were more likely than men to have serious mental health problems, according to federal health statistics released Thursday. The report, from the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also found that more than one-fourth of people age 65 or older who are afflicted with these mental health problems have difficulty feeding, bathing and dressing themselves."
A licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist, Dr. Sanders is founder of Sanders & Associates, a private mental health practice. She specializes in treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health challenges. She has appeared on several national TV, radio and newspaper outlets.
Contact: Mark Goldman, [email protected]
Addiction Treatment Hard to Find, Even As Overdose Deaths Soar
Kyle Simon
Director of Policy and Advocacy
Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence (CLAAD)
"With nearly 44,000 deaths a year, more Americans today die from drug overdoses than from car accidents or any other type of injury. Many of these deaths could be prevented if patients had better access to substance abuse therapy, yet people battling addiction say that treatment often is unavailable or unaffordable. Only 11% of the 22.7 million Americans who needed drug or alcohol treatment in 2013 actually got it, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. While some of those who went without care did so by choice, at least 316,000 tried and failed to get treatment."
Simon manages policy and advocacy initiatives, provides policy analysis and drafting, directs rapid response efforts, and oversees a coalition of allied organizations focused on advancing common goals. His background includes several years of health care policy, advocacy, and political experience. He has worked with policy makers on Medicare, Medicaid, and regulatory issues, served members of Congress, managed a statewide political organization representing the president of the United States, and held leadership roles in multiple political campaigns.
Contact: Mark Goldman, [email protected]
National Bullying Prevention Month
R. Brian Salinas, Psy.D.
Assistant Professor
Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area
"Victims of bullying are being abused in a manner that impacts their psyche and can lead to a form of complex trauma. The first step a parent or teacher will want to take is helping the child create a place where they feel safe. The second step is to help the child create a plan of action. The third step is for the parent or teacher to foster ongoing dialog with the child. During National Bullying Prevention Month, let us bring our attention to how we can help the victims of bullying overcome the trauma."
Dr. Salinas has worked as a school counselor and in private practice settings. He conducts therapist and teacher workshops on the subject and teaches weekly anti-bullying classes to children. His dissertation focused on the hypothesis that bullying impacts victims in the same manner as child abuse affects its victims and presented therapy options to support the victims in their recovery.
Contact: Ryan C. Smith, [email protected]
Elonis v. U.S.: Use of Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions
Michael A. Olivas
William B. Bates Distinguished Chair of Law
University of Houston Law Center
"This Elonis v. U.S. decision will not resolve the tension between free speech and criminal law concerns about stalking and violent threats, but it does require that courts provide clearer instructions and better account for a greater 'mental state requirement.' Given the rise of social media, immediate access to large audiences, and the ease with which virtual postings can circle the world, cases such as this are sure to return, no matter the review by the lower courts on remand."
Olivas is the host of the public radio program "The Law of Rock and Roll" on New Mexico NPR station KANW, where he reviews legal developments in music and entertainment law. He is fluent in Spanish.
Website: http://www.lawofrockandroll.com
PR Contact: Carrie Criado, [email protected]
Soccer Sponsors Should Be Mindful of FCPA
Tom Fox
FCPA and Compliance Ethics Lawyer and Author
Advanced Compliance Solutions in Houston
In the days since the U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of more than a dozen officials of FIFA, world soccer's governing body, a light has begun to shine on soccer's global sponsors, ranging from Adidas to Coca-Cola. Says Fox: "U.S. companies that sponsored any nation's soccer team should be taking a close look at their compliance programs. The bottom line is if your company did business in any way with FIFA over the past five years, then you should prepare for the DOJ to come knocking. Also, the soccer federations of individual countries may be considered state-owned enterprises covered under FCPA's anti-bribery regulations. The Travel Act, which in some cases makes commercial bribes between private citizens illegal based on state law, also may apply. Finally, the recent BHP Billiton FCPA enforcement action related to the 2008 Olympics shows that failures of internal controls are not dependent on payments of bribes under the FCPA."
Contact: Kit Frieden, [email protected]
Work Loss Associated With Relationship Problems
Michael Mulvihill
CEO
ORCAS
"Work loss associated with marital problems costs U.S. employers approximately $6.8 billion per year, due to absenteeism, reduced productivity, and increased healthcare costs. Couples in traditional or nontraditional relationships are a part of the workplace dynamic, and sometimes bring unwelcome complications to the office or factory floor. While it's long been a Fortune 500 tradition to ask executives and staff alike to 'leave your personal problems at the door,' it's unrealistic to expect that to be the case."
Mulvihill is the CEO of ORCAS, a provider of healthcare technology solutions, including the mobile app Love Every Day. A new study shows the efficacy of the app in promoting stability and resiliency in relationships, and its potential impact on employee focus and performance. Mulvihill has contributed numerous articles on health, wellness and technology to leading trade and academic publications.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/orcas
Website: http://www.orcasinc.com
Contact: Charles Epstein, [email protected]
Beyond Matchmaking: Finding Your Soul Mate
Kailen Rosenberg
Relationship Expert, Elite Matchmaker
The Love Architects
"Finding your soulmate takes far more than just getting you matched up and, sadly, that's where matchmaker culture has fallen short. Matchmaking is really about healing one's unknown wounds that continually sabotage love and finding the right partner. There needs to be a new, healthier avenue for people to find love and to heal than what is currently mainstream and out there all over the country."
Rosenberg is a Masters Certified Life Coach, renowned relationship expert, elite matchmaker, spokesperson for "The Unconditional Love Campaign," and Love Ambassador for OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), as well as the author of "Real Love, Right Now: A 30-Day Blueprint for Finding Your Soul Mate."
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/kailenrosenberg
Contact: Michelle Tennant, [email protected]
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MEDIA JOBS:
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- Sports Producer – Seattle Times (WA)
- Food, Farming and Science Writer – Genetic Literacy Project (DC)
- Writer/Editor – Weather.com (GA)
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OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES:
Following are links to other news and resources we think you might find useful. If you have an item you think other reporters would be interested in and would like us to include in a future alert, please drop us a line.
- THE KEYS TO BETTER CORPORATE CONTENT. With the number of traditional media outlets shrinking, freelancers are turning to non-traditional outlets, such as content marketing websites, for writing opportunities. But writing for content marketing publications is not identical to writing for news publications. For our next Twitter Q&A, we'll explore the art of writing corporate content with Matt Villano, a freelance writer and editor who frequently works with corporate clients: http://prn.to/1GkhOhh
- THREE REASONS JOURNALISTS SHOULD TRY CONTENT MARKETING. Journalists know how to find story angles that hook their readers emotionally, while abiding by a strict code of conduct that preserves the integrity of the publications they represent. Marketers are recognizing these skills are beneficial to their brands' marketing efforts. While it can sometimes feel like crossing over is an act of treason, two established journalists explain what they like about content marketing versus traditional journalism: http://prn.to/1FScHBy
- PR NEWSWIRE MEDIA MOVES, JUNE 1 EDITION. PR Newswire's weekly audience research newsletter, PR Newswire Media Moves, is chock-full of media news and job changes. In this week's issue, you'll read updates on San Diego Union-Tribune, FWB CEO, Forbes, Washington Post, Palm Beach Post, Morning Consult, Triad Business Journal, TechCrunch, The Intercept, Field & Stream, and more: http://prn.to/1AFfBKY
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