http://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspxCision NavigatorThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.http://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2236 Nils Bruzelius has taken an early retirement offer from The Washington Post and is no longer the deputy national editor for science and health policy, a position he had held since December 2002. Frances Stead Sellers  has taken over his role and now is the deputy national editor overseeing health, science and the environment. She previously was the health editor. For more information, call 202-334-6000.Nils Bruzelius has taken an early retirement offer from The Washington Post and is no longer the deputy national editor for science and health policy, a position he had held since December 2002. Frances Stead Sellers has taken over his role and now is the deputy national editor overseeing health, science and the environment. She previously was the health editor. For more information, call 202-334-6000.]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2235 Pat Shellenbarger is no longer with the Grand Rapids Press . He was an investigative news reporter covering the healthcare industry and there's no replacement for his role. For more information, call 616-222-5400.Pat Shellenbarger is no longer with the Grand Rapids Press. He was an investigative news reporter covering the healthcare industry and there's no replacement for his role. For more information, call 616-222-5400.]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2234 Children's Hospital Boston launched Thrive , a blog that offers information on pediatric health news, clinical care and research. Visit http://childrenshospitalblog.org for further details.Children's Hospital Boston launched Thrive, a blog that offers information on pediatric health news, clinical care and research. Visit http://childrenshospitalblog.org for further details.]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2227 Prognosis is a blog that discusses the intersection of healthcare policy and practice, offering commentary and perspective on Washington's latest reform proposals. It additionally covers developments in healthcare delivery, financing and technology. To learn more, visit http://prognosisblog.com .Prognosis is a blog that discusses the intersection of healthcare policy and practice, offering commentary and perspective on Washington's latest reform proposals. It additionally covers developments in healthcare delivery, financing and technology. To learn more, visit http://prognosisblog.com.]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2226 Martha Kerr recently joined the staff of Medscape . She is an editor and covers medical news and conferences. She previously served as a freelance writer and also worked as an assignment editor at Reuters Health Information . She was contributed to Consumer Reports ,  DOC News , Reuters Health Information and WebMD . For more information, please call 212-365-6628.Martha Kerr recently joined the staff of Medscape. She is an editor and covers medical news and conferences. She previously served as a freelance writer and also worked as an assignment editor at Reuters Health Information. She was contributed to Consumer Reports, DOC News, Reuters Health Information and WebMD. For more information, please call 212-365-6628.]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2207 Reporter Carly Rothman , 973-392-7890, has jumped beats and is now covering health and medicine at The Star-Ledger in Newark, N.J. The paper serves residents through New Jersey and provides information on local and national stories, including business, the stock market, real estate and more. For further information, call 973-392-4141. Reporter Carly Rothman, 973-392-7890, has jumped beats and is now covering health and medicine at The Star-Ledger in Newark, N.J. The paper serves residents through New Jersey and provides information on local and national stories, including business, the stock market, real estate and more. For further information, call 973-392-4141.

]]>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2195 Alternative Health Blog features information on alternative medicine and personal health. Bob Condor , previously a personal health columnist for the now-defunct newspaper  Seattle Post-Intelligencer , pens the blog. For more information, visit www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog . Alternative Health Blog features information on alternative medicine and personal health. Bob Condor, previously a personal health columnist for the now-defunct newspaper Seattle Post-Intelligencer, pens the blog. For more information, visit www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog.

]]>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2169 Bill McGarry , 212-808-1322, has joined Men’s Health and Woman’s Health magazines as online advertising sales director. He comes from TheAtlantic.com , where he served as national digital sales director. Before that he served as national sales director of the Condé Nast Media Group . For additional information, call 610-967-5171. Bill McGarry, 212-808-1322, has joined Men’s Health and Woman’s Health magazines as online advertising sales director. He comes from TheAtlantic.com, where he served as national digital sales director. Before that he served as national sales director of the Condé Nast Media Group. For additional information, call 610-967-5171.

]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2168 Entrepreneurial MD is an Internet blog serving as a resource for physician entrepreneurs, and aims to provide the support to help them build their dream business or practice. It provides the guideposts to help entrepreneurial physicians navigate the steps to starting a new business, launching a new service or product, or growing their entrepreneurial venture. The blog is authored by Dr. Philippa Kennealy . For more information, visit www.entrepreneurialmd.com . Entrepreneurial MD is an Internet blog serving as a resource for physician entrepreneurs, and aims to provide the support to help them build their dream business or practice. It provides the guideposts to help entrepreneurial physicians navigate the steps to starting a new business, launching a new service or product, or growing their entrepreneurial venture. The blog is authored by Dr. Philippa Kennealy. For more information, visit www.entrepreneurialmd.com.]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2162 Daniel Mazori has been promoted to associate editor at Natural Health  magazine. He covers research studies, new products and books relevant to holistic health and sustainable living. From July 2008 to June 2009, Mazori served as an editorial assistant with this publication. For more information, please call 212-545-4800. Daniel Mazori has been promoted to associate editor at Natural Health magazine. He covers research studies, new products and books relevant to holistic health and sustainable living. From July 2008 to June 2009, Mazori served as an editorial assistant with this publication. For more information, please call 212-545-4800.

]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2161 SqueezeItIn.com recently launched and covers fitness and exercise in everyday life. The site aims to inform readers how to incorporate exercise into daily activities and believes exercise can be part of every chore, errand and task. It also introduces weekly exercises along with some helpful hints from the world of fitness and includes exercise instruction videos. The site is available on Twitter at http://twitter.com/squeezeItIn . Please visit www.squeezeitin.com for more information.SqueezeItIn.com recently launched and covers fitness and exercise in everyday life. The site aims to inform readers how to incorporate exercise into daily activities and believes exercise can be part of every chore, errand and task. It also introduces weekly exercises along with some helpful hints from the world of fitness and includes exercise instruction videos. The site is available on Twitter at http://twitter.com/squeezeItIn. Please visit www.squeezeitin.com for more information.]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2144 Ed Yeates has retired from his position as a health and science reporter at KSL-TV  in Salt Lake City. He had worked at the station since 1974 and first started in broadcasting in the 1960s. He previously worked at KTVX-TV . For further information, call 801-575-5555. Ed Yeates has retired from his position as a health and science reporter at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City. He had worked at the station since 1974 and first started in broadcasting in the 1960s. He previously worked at KTVX-TV. For further information, call 801-575-5555.

]]>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2143 ThatsFit.ca is a new blog from AOL.com . Following the success of the American blog That's Fit , AOL.com has launched a Canadian version to cater to Canadian men and women interested in health and fitness. The new blog is edited by Samantha Grice and is written by several Canadian writers who contribute their insights on health, fitness, nutrition, relationships, mental health, stress and more. For further details, visit www.thatsfit.ca . ThatsFit.ca is a new blog from AOL.com. Following the success of the American blog That's Fit, AOL.com has launched a Canadian version to cater to Canadian men and women interested in health and fitness. The new blog is edited by Samantha Grice and is written by several Canadian writers who contribute their insights on health, fitness, nutrition, relationships, mental health, stress and more. For further details, visit www.thatsfit.ca.

]]>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2116 Carolyn Kylstra , 610-967-7750, has joined the Men’s Health Web site as an assistant editor. She had been a temporary reporter for Men’s Health since January 2009. Kylstra is also a section editor and columnist for the print publication, taking over Ask the Girl Next Door column and editing the Sex Bulletin page. Nicole Beland used to write the Ask the Girl Next Door column before joining Cosmopolitan , as reported by The Navigator in January 2009. For more information, call 610-967-5171. Carolyn Kylstra, 610-967-7750, has joined the Men’s Health Web site as an assistant editor. She had been a temporary reporter for Men’s Health since January 2009. Kylstra is also a section editor and columnist for the print publication, taking over Ask the Girl Next Door column and editing the Sex Bulletin page. Nicole Beland used to write the Ask the Girl Next Door column before joining Cosmopolitan, as reported by The Navigator in January 2009. For more information, call 610-967-5171.

]]>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2101 Harpo Productions has confirmed the name of its new health spinoff show with Dr. Mehmet Oz .  The Dr. Oz Show is set to premiere September 14, 2009, and will feature the popular medical host, who was most recently a regular guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show until May 2009. His segments on that show offered health advice and information, and he will expand on those segments in his new program. As recently reported in The Navigator , Matthew Strauss will join The Dr. Oz Show as a supervising producer. Oz also hosts a program on SIRIUS XM Radio , and is a columnist for Reader’s Digest . He can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/droz . For additional information, call 312-633-1000. Harpo Productions has confirmed the name of its new health spinoff show with Dr. Mehmet Oz. The Dr. Oz Show is set to premiere September 14, 2009, and will feature the popular medical host, who was most recently a regular guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show until May 2009. His segments on that show offered health advice and information, and he will expand on those segments in his new program. As recently reported in The Navigator, Matthew Strauss will join The Dr. Oz Show as a supervising producer. Oz also hosts a program on SIRIUS XM Radio, and is a columnist for Reader’s Digest. He can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/droz. For additional information, call 312-633-1000.

]]>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2100 Barfblog covers food safety and food regulation, and combines the topics of healthcare policy, politics and medicine with the food industry. It serves as a resource to educate food distributors, the consumer, and everybody in between to make more conscientious decisions in order to better avoid food-borne illness. The blog is authored by Dr. Douglas Powell , an associate professor and scientific director of the International Food Safety Network at Kansas State University. For more information, visit http://barfblog.foodsafety.ksu.edu .  Barfblog covers food safety and food regulation, and combines the topics of healthcare policy, politics and medicine with the food industry. It serves as a resource to educate food distributors, the consumer, and everybody in between to make more conscientious decisions in order to better avoid food-borne illness. The blog is authored by Dr. Douglas Powell, an associate professor and scientific director of the International Food Safety Network at Kansas State University. For more information, visit http://barfblog.foodsafety.ksu.edu. 

]]>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2088 The magazines The AIDS Reader and Infections In Medicine have shut down their print operations and will now be publishing online. Sarah Williams , 203-662-6598, who previously served as editorial director for Infections In Medicine, is now the editor for both sites. The AIDS Reader provides information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV and AIDS, while Infections In Medicine discusses infection control and infectious complications. For further details, call 203-523-7000. The magazines The AIDS Reader and Infections In Medicine have shut down their print operations and will now be publishing online. Sarah Williams, 203-662-6598, who previously served as editorial director for Infections In Medicine, is now the editor for both sites. The AIDS Reader provides information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV and AIDS, while Infections In Medicine discusses infection control and infectious complications. For further details, call 203-523-7000.

]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2083 Marilyn Elias recently left USA Today , where she served as a reporter covering children's personal and mental health. She focused on topics such as ADHD, IQ tests, the Mozart Theory and the emotional effects brought on by events such as adoption. For additional information, please call 703-854-3400.Marilyn Elias recently left USA Today, where she served as a reporter covering children's personal and mental health. She focused on topics such as ADHD, IQ tests, the Mozart Theory and the emotional effects brought on by events such as adoption. For additional information, please call 703-854-3400.]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2082 Runner's Tech Review recently launched and covers running technologies, running gear and nutritional products that enhance the running experience. For more information on the site, please visit www.runnerstechreview.com .Runner's Tech Review recently launched and covers running technologies, running gear and nutritional products that enhance the running experience. For more information on the site, please visit www.runnerstechreview.com.]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2060 Audrey Grayson is no longer a medical producer for ABC Television Network or a blogger for the now-defunct ABC Health Insider . Ali Sozio , 781-455-6020,   has taken over Grayson's role and has been named a medical producer for ABC. Contact 212-456-7777 for more information. Audrey Grayson is no longer a medical producer for ABC Television Network or a blogger for the now-defunct ABC Health Insider. Ali Sozio, 781-455-6020, has taken over Grayson's role and has been named a medical producer for ABC. Contact 212-456-7777 for more information.

]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2043 The Wall Street Journal 's mental health reporter, Elizabeth Bernstein , 212-416-3875, now also writes a personal relationships column for the paper. The column, called Bonds, appears in the Personal Journal section and examines professional and personal layers of human interaction. For more information, call 212-416-2000. The Wall Street Journal's mental health reporter, Elizabeth Bernstein, 212-416-3875, now also writes a personal relationships column for the paper. The column, called Bonds, appears in the Personal Journal section and examines professional and personal layers of human interaction. For more information, call 212-416-2000.

]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2021 Donna Wright has retired from her position as a features columnist and reporter at the Bradenton Herald in Bradenton, FL., where she covered social services and health and medicine. In her place, Timothy Wolfrum , 941-745-7015, is now covering health for the publication. He was previously a copy editor there. For additional information, call 941-748-0411. Donna Wright has retired from her position as a features columnist and reporter at the Bradenton Herald in Bradenton, FL., where she covered social services and health and medicine. In her place, Timothy Wolfrum, 941-745-7015, is now covering health for the publication. He was previously a copy editor there. For additional information, call 941-748-0411.

]]>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2020 Staff writer Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos has left her position at Pharmacy Times . She covered over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements and new pharmaceutical products. She had been with the publication since February 2003. For more information, call 609-716-7777. Staff writer Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos has left her position at Pharmacy Times. She covered over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements and new pharmaceutical products. She had been with the publication since February 2003. For more information, call 609-716-7777.

]]>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2019 Vital Finds  is a blog hosted on prevention.com . It covers all the latest medical news and points out which are the most relevant to individual health and wellness. The blog also identifies misinformed facts and stories and offers basic health advice to the consumer. It is authored by Dr. David Katz , who also writes a health column for  The New York Times  and is a medical correspondent for ABC Television Network . For more information, visit www.prevention.com/cda/expertblog/health/health.experts .  Vital Finds is a blog hosted on prevention.com. It covers all the latest medical news and points out which are the most relevant to individual health and wellness. The blog also identifies misinformed facts and stories and offers basic health advice to the consumer. It is authored by Dr. David Katz, who also writes a health column for The New York Times and is a medical correspondent for ABC Television Network. For more information, visit www.prevention.com/cda/expertblog/health/health.experts. 

]]>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#2005 Healthcare Hazard Management Monitor is ceasing publication after its July issue. It offered timely analyses of safety, security, technical and management issues. Contact 610-825-6000 for further details.Healthcare Hazard Management Monitor is ceasing publication after its July issue. It offered timely analyses of safety, security, technical and management issues. Contact 610-825-6000 for further details.]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#1996 A former producer from The View is moving to a new show.  Matthew Strauss  will join a new health show premiering this fall. The as-yet-untitled show will be produced by Harpo Entertainment and feature host Dr. Oz , who has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show  as a health expert. Strauss was previously a coordinating producer for The View and handled press submissions, guest bookings, research and more. For more information, call The View at 212-456-0900, and Harpo Entertainment at 312-633-1000.A former producer from The View is moving to a new show. Matthew Strauss will join a new health show premiering this fall. The as-yet-untitled show will be produced by Harpo Entertainment and feature host Dr. Oz, who has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show as a health expert. Strauss was previously a coordinating producer for The View and handled press submissions, guest bookings, research and more. For more information, call The View at 212-456-0900, and Harpo Entertainment at 312-633-1000.]]>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#1995 Kyle Western , 610-967-8205, has been promoted to associate editor at Men's Health . Western handles the Tech Guide and covers new products, including gear, fitness products and consumer electronics. He previously served as an assistant editor and has worked at the magazine since 2006. For more information, call 610-967-5171.Kyle Western, 610-967-8205, has been promoted to associate editor at Men's Health. Western handles the Tech Guide and covers new products, including gear, fitness products and consumer electronics. He previously served as an assistant editor and has worked at the magazine since 2006. For more information, call 610-967-5171.]]>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#1984 Phil Galewitz recently left  The Palm Beach Post , where he served as a reporter covering the healthcare and non-profit industries. He also wrote the On Call blog. Reporter Stacey Singer DeLoye , 561-820-4434, will take over writing the blog. Galewitz has covered healthcare since 1998 and before joining the paper in 1996, he worked as a pharmaceuticals reporter for the Associated Press . Call 561-820-4400 for more information. Phil Galewitz recently left The Palm Beach Post, where he served as a reporter covering the healthcare and non-profit industries. He also wrote the On Call blog. Reporter Stacey Singer DeLoye, 561-820-4434, will take over writing the blog. Galewitz has covered healthcare since 1998 and before joining the paper in 1996, he worked as a pharmaceuticals reporter for the Associated Press. Call 561-820-4400 for more information.

]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#1961 A new Internet magazine called SmartPlanet has launched. The site also serves as the home for the blog Rethinking Healthcare , which was previously reported by The Navigator , as well as three other recently launched blogs. Thinking Tech focuses on virtualization, smart electric grids, enterprise 2.0, open source, data center management and green technology. Business Brains  focuses on management issues that center on how to make business, family and coworkers smarter. Pure Genius examines the best moves in the management and strategy trenches. For more information, call 646-472-4000. A new Internet magazine called SmartPlanet has launched. The site also serves as the home for the blog Rethinking Healthcare, which was previously reported by The Navigator, as well as three other recently launched blogs. Thinking Tech focuses on virtualization, smart electric grids, enterprise 2.0, open source, data center management and green technology. Business Brains focuses on management issues that center on how to make business, family and coworkers smarter. Pure Genius examines the best moves in the management and strategy trenches. For more information, call 646-472-4000.

]]>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#1939 Shannon High has been named executive producer of the Dr. Nancy Snyderman show on MSNBC/Microsoft-NBC , which launches June 29 as previously reported in The Navigator . High most recently served as vice president of news at CBS affiliate  WFOR-TV  in Doral, Fla. For additional information, call 212-664-4444. Shannon High has been named executive producer of the Dr. Nancy Snyderman show on MSNBC/Microsoft-NBC, which launches June 29 as previously reported in The Navigator. High most recently served as vice president of news at CBS affiliate WFOR-TV in Doral, Fla. For additional information, call 212-664-4444.

]]>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://navigator.cision.com/media/medicalhealth.aspx#1938 Julie’s Health Club is a blog hosted on chicagotribune.com and offers health news. It is aimed at those who believe good health involves more than just surgery and prescription drugs. It includes information on using food as medicine and exercise as an antidepressant, and how chemical exposure and air pollution can affect children’s health. For further details, visit http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/features_julieshealthclub .   Julie’s Health Club is a blog hosted on chicagotribune.com and offers health news. It is aimed at those who believe good health involves more than just surgery and prescription drugs. It includes information on using food as medicine and exercise as an antidepressant, and how chemical exposure and air pollution can affect children’s health. For further details, visit http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/features_julieshealthclub.  

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