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Initiated a free monthly phone-in program called "Dial
the Doctor" that featured different medical specialty
societies answering the public's questions. To promote these
events, forged cooperative promotional relationships with
Eckerd drug stores, senior citizen organizations, civic groups
& businesses. Also, utilized radio station public service
announcements, newspaper articles and major television talk
show appearances to inform the community.
On behalf of Spring Branch Medical Center (SBMC) Cardiac
Cath Lab, secured participation as only non-teaching hospital
in a national Federal Drug Administration study about pacemakers.
Gained citywide media coverage (radio, television and newspaper)
and national press attention about a special birth at Spring
Branch Medical Center.
Coordinated citywide media relations and edited biweekly
newsletter distributed to the 5,000+ physician members as
staff person for the Harris Medical Society Public Service
and Communications Committee.
Wrote and produced series of "Medical Minute"
public service announcements aired on KQUE radio station.
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