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My current role at FORMEDICS centers around publishing digital content that enhances online engagement through strategic SEO, email marketing, and social media campaigns. I also contribute original healthcare-focused articles, as well as interactive trivia to foster audience engagement. Our collaborative approach to creating and delivering high-quality content has significantly elevated Physician's Weekly's online visibility, generating revenue and building meaningful connections within the healthcare community.

While with Sparta Living magazine, I oversaw content strategy, curating, writing, editing, and proofreading for the monthly publication. This role involved conducting interviews with hundreds of community members and business owners, as well as editing advertiser-supplied content, to create impactful stories that inspired readers and boosted revenue. I also managed social media for Sparta Living, growing followers by 540% in two years, and developed sponsorship and partnership marketing opportunities for advertisers, contributing to a 109% increase in page growth over my 3+ years with the publication.

As a freelance journalist for TapInto.net, a local digital news platform, I developed original, engaging, and SEO-optimized content that informed, educated, and entertained the community. My work centered on producing impactful news stories tailored to local interests, driving readership, boosting site traffic, and enhancing the site’s online presence.

Earlier in my career, I served as New Jersey editor for the family-focused website MommyPoppins, where I wrote compelling stories, collaborated with freelance contributors, managed the content calendar, sourced images, and posted content. Under my editorial oversight, MommyPoppins became the leading NJ-based parenting resource.

My marketing expertise encompasses advertising, branding, social media, copywriting, promotions, trade shows and events, and public relations for industry-leading clients including Sony, Colgate-Palmolive, McNeil Consumer Brands, Jim Beam, Perdue, WorldSpace, DuPont, and many others.

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Extreme Weather Events Spike Storm-Related Infections | Docwire News

In the aftermath of a hurricane, the risk for waterborne and mosquito-borne infections increases. Storm-driven flooding often contaminates environmental, recreational, and drinking water sources, raising the risk of waterborne infectious disease transmission. Damaged septic systems and boat septic holding tanks release waste and fuel during hurricanes, creating brackish water where bacteria thrive. Large pools of warm, standing water serve as ideal mosquito breeding grounds. Consequently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advises hospitals and other healthcare providers to prepare for a surge in patients who fall ill post-storm, and increasing extreme weather events are spiking those surges.1
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Do Solar Eclipses Impact Mental Health?

Some studies suggest a link between celestial events and hormone fluctuations in psychiatric patients, while others find no real association with mental health.
According to a 2011 study in the World Journal of Surgery, 40% of medical professionals believe that lunar phases can influence human behavior, but what about solar eclipses? 
The question of whether solar eclipses impact mental health continues to intrigue researchers. While...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Pacemaker Surgery: Catalyst for Increased Demand?

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s disclosure of his recent pacemaker surgery shines a global spotlight on the procedure, potentially spurring increased demand.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s announcement on Arnold’s Pump Club regarding his recent pacemaker implantation surgery has thrust this increasingly prevalent procedure into the global limelight, potentially accelerating future demand.
According to Yale Medicine, approximately 3 million American...
Physician’s Weekly •

Advancing to Phase 3 Designs for Advanced NSCLC

At the 2023 North American Conference on Lung Cancer, held December 1-3 in Chicago, Karen L. Reckamp, MD, presented “Rechallenging with Immunotherapy” as part of the“Immunotherapy for Advanced NSCLC”session.
Dr. Reckamp recently co-authored a paper that addresses the need for cautious progression from phase 1 to phase 3 trials for advanced NSCLC, which we summarize here: 
 J Thorac Oncol. 2023 Dec;18(12):1629-1631. Summary...
TAPinto •

Start Strong 2022 Results Spotlight Newton Need for Strong Support in Middle School Math

The Fall 2022 Start Strong assessment results were shared at the regular January Newton Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Dr. Joseph Piccirillo gave a brief summary highlighting district results that pointed to a need for strong support and focusing specifically on middle school math.

“Know that the biggest thing on my radar is the thing that’s on your radar: middle school math,” Piccirillo said. “This is where our students need the most support, namely grade 6.”
TAPinto •

Newton Board of Education Considers Enhanced School Security Measures

Following a presentation given by Newton Chief of Police Steven VanNieuwland and Officer Popek of the New Jersey State Police School Safety and Outreach Unit at the October 18, 2022 at the Newton Board of Education meeting the district is considering implementing enhanced school security measures including arming security guards and adding a School Resource Officer or SRO.

“This is something the Board should seriously consider,” VanNieuwland said. “We need to do something to stop everything that’s happening.”
TAPinto •

What Newton Residents Need to Know About Upcoming 5-Year Tax Reassessment Program

Town of Newton Tax Assessor Scott Holzhauer responded to Town Council questions regarding his proposed five-year tax reassessment program Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Town Council meeting. The program involves an inspection of every Newton property during year one and an inspection of a quarter of properties each of the following four years and will cost the Town of Newton an estimated $275K.

“Scott, I know you did a lengthy presentation at the last council meeting and went over why we had a revaluation in 2010 and an assessment in 2013,” Mayor Michelle Teets said. “But could you just do a brief ‘why we need to do this and are doing it now’?”
Advertiser News North •

Homeschoolers Hurt By Exclusion

Imagine this: you’re the parent of a young Sussex-Wantage district student. He’s bright, articulate and curious. And yet the school tells you he’s not. In fact, they report he’s falling behind, needs to be held back, can’t keep pace with his class.
Believing in your son, and believing you possess no other options, you pull him out of public school and dive into the unknown world of homeschooling. It means upending your own world. It means employing your own resources. But it also means he thrives. He surpasses grade-level learning. He’s happy again.
Then he discovers a love for basketball. Your son lives for basketball. He wants nothing more than to play on the public school’s basketball team.
TAPinto •

Sneak Peek At Updated Facilities Awaiting Newton Public School Students’ Return

Facility updates to cafeterias and tennis courts await the September 7, 2023, return of students to all three Newton Public Schools. Additional facility improvements are planned for the future.

“It is important to me that students, staff, and the community are proud of their schools,” Newton Public Schools Superintendent Joseph Piccirillo said. “Pride comes in many ways—academic performance, athletic contests, performing arts, clubs, etc.; But when facilities are updated and well-maintained, it brings a contagious positivity and excitement to school which, in turn, helps to motivate staff and students in all areas. I hope that this positivity is also felt by any community members that use the facilities or see them while they drive through town.”
TAPinto •

Historic Sparta Estate For Sale: Chaumont Proffers a Famous Past

Sparta’s historic Chaumont estate, a 58-acre property located at 210 East Mountain Road with a famous past, is now being offered for sale through Lynn Garafola and Team Nest Builder, of Realty Executives’ Sparta office.

Owner Stephen Tilton reminisces, “Growing up in Lake Mohawk, I worked as a landscaper on the property. I would sit on the patio looking out over Lake Mohawk all the way to the Delaware Water Gap.” Years later, Tilton and his wife purchased Chaumont as a summer home for their family. “My youngest son held his wedding with 400 guests here.”, adds Tilton.
TAPinto •

Sparta Township Police Officers Receive Promotions, Awards

The sun shone brightly upon the happy crowd of friends, family and town council members assembled at the Sparta Municipal Building plaza for a Sparta Township Police Department ceremony Thursday evening, August 31, 2023 during which Sgt. Dan Elig and Lt. Thomas Snyder received promotions, and Snyder, Detective Chris Favarro, Cpl. Kurt Morris, Cpl. Scott Elig, Officer Erick Finley and Officer Christopher Botta were honored with Meritorious Awards.
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Children's Modeling: The Reality

Your child wants to model? Easy, right? There’s agencies and photographers everywhere, reality show castings, extra opportunities…shouldn’t be too difficult, right? Well, think again. The good news is we’ll give you the inside track on how to get your little top model into the industry; the bad news is that there are more scams and rip-off artists lurking in wait than ever before. So…read on, and ready yourself for the rocky road to the runway.
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