Articles by "Cassie Richardson"

Cassie Richardson
Cassie Richardson

Cassie Richardson, health enews contributor, is a storyteller and external communications professional at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She helps translate complex clinical work into clear, people-focused narratives for the media and communities. With a background in strategic communications and a parallel creative life as a screenwriter, she brings a sharp sense of structure, character and the hero’s journey to every project she supports. Outside of work, she is passionate about hot yoga and the grounding, creative clarity it brings to her day.

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Fighting opioid addiction in the emergency room 
Fighting opioid addiction in the emergency room
Opioid overdoses kill thousands of people in Illinois and Wisconsin.
What can you do to stop the number of deaths from this cancer? 
What can you do to stop the number of deaths from this cancer?
Find out why one expert says there are no excuses.
Your quick and simple guide to a healthier 2019  Featured
Your quick and simple guide to a healthier 2019
These four mantras (some surprising) can make achieving the lifestyle you want easier.
Witnessing love at first sight is the best part of her job 
Witnessing love at first sight is the best part of her job
An obstetrics nurse is looking forward to welcoming her unit’s first baby of 2019.
What you need to know to get the most out of your medications 
What you need to know to get the most out of your medications
Pop quiz: Should you store your prescriptions in the medicine cabinet?
Are holiday treats putting your health at risk? 
Are holiday treats putting your health at risk?
A cardiologist offers guidelines for enjoying sweet treats.
How one nurse helps ease patients’ pre-surgery fears 
How one nurse helps ease patients’ pre-surgery fears
A shared experience bonds Barbara with patients – or, as she calls them, friends.