Jenilee Matz

Tega Cay, SC USA
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Professional Experience

I'm an MPH-level health writer and editor with more than 500 articles published on highly visible health information websites. Most of my work has included translating complex medical information into plain-language, actionable articles for a consumer-based audience. I also have experience creating health education materials including brochures, presentations, and patient handouts. I understand and interpret scientific studies, and I have experience working with subject matter experts. I have written across all medical disciplines, but my specialty areas include pregnancy, diabetes, cancer, fitness, nutrition, weight loss, food safety, childhood obesity, preventive health, women's health, and oral health.

Expertise

Fact-Checker
8 Years
Researcher
8 Years
Writer
8 Years

Specialty

Medicine
8 Years
Fitness
8 Years
Health
8 Years

Industries


Newsletter - Consumer
6 Years
Online/new media
5 Years
Other
5 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

8 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

www.walkjogrun.net (10+), Walgreens.com (6-10), DiabeticConnect.com (6-10), Everydayhealth.com (3-5), http://www.afgfitness.com/blog/ (10+), Medhelp.org (10+), Naturebox.com (10+)

Other Work History

Sr. Medical Writer/ Editor for myoptumhealth.com Health Communications Specialist for The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Outlook, Wordpress, Twitter, Google Analytics

Equipment

Personal computer, printer, scanner, fax machine, digital camera, smartphone

References

Available upon request

Associations

American Medical Writer's Association (AMWA)

Showcase

General

Step-by-Step: How to Protect Your Feet When You Have Diabetes
(myoptumhealth.com 8/24/2009)
When you have diabetes, any small bruise or scrape on your foot can escalate to a bigger problem. Find out how you can protect your feet.
8 Ways to Deal With Bed Rest Angst
(myoptumhealth.com 11/2/2009)
Stuck in bed until your baby is born? Learn how to deal with the daily struggles of bed rest.
Treating Diabetes with Medication: An Overview
(Walgreens 3/1/2012)
For some people with diabetes, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight loss are all that's needed to keep blood sugar levels in check. Other people will also need to take medication to keep their diabetes under control. Keeping blood sugar levels within the target ranges you set with your docto
Don't Just Sit There: Lower Your Diabetes Risk
(Everyday Health 3/15/2013)
Two recent studies suggest that as time spent sitting increases, so does your chance for developing type 2 diabetes.
Your Guide to Safe Sex
(Walgrees 9/12/2012)
Unprotected sex is like a game of roulette: The more you play, the greater the chance your number comes up. And like roulette, it only takes one turn to change your life forever. But unlike winning it big at a casino, the odds of getting a lifelong, even life-threatening, sexually transmitted diseas
Support Your Partner's Healthy Habits
(myoptumhealth.com 7/18/2011)
Is your partner trying to adopt healthy habits? If so, he or she needs more than motivation. A little support from you could go a long way.