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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The pandemic inspired this surgical innovation 
The pandemic inspired this surgical innovation
A new outpatient procedure eliminates the need for a 2-night hospital stay.
Can dirty indoor air hurt your lungs? 
Can dirty indoor air hurt your lungs?
Mold, pollen and building materials can all cause problems, a doctor says.
Could the holidays be making your pandemic anxiety worse? 
Could the holidays be making your pandemic anxiety worse?
Look for these warning signs of emotional distress.
Breast cancer survivor sets an example for working women 
Breast cancer survivor sets an example for working women
A breast cancer diagnosis couldn’t stop this mental health professional from working and helping others.
Research gave her the confidence to get the COVID-19 vaccine 
Research gave her the confidence to get the COVID-19 vaccine
A registered nurse tells how she learned the truth about the vaccine’s safety.
New program saves limbs in patients with critical limb ischemia 
New program saves limbs in patients with critical limb ischemia
This multi-disciplinary team offers more hope for people with limbs at risk for amputation.
Does a seafood-based diet make sense for you? 
Does a seafood-based diet make sense for you?
An expert has some specific recommendations.