MapleLine Health News
Health News
Reliable public education
Articles in print:
v3n1 - Holiday Season 2010. Hormone health by Lorna Vanderhaege; well-being in retirement by Dela Wilkins, RN; online lifestyle changing our daily ways, by Rose Babcock.
v2n4 - Fall 2010. Bone health by Lorna Vanderhaege; bacteria-yeast balance; oral cancer screening; self-care by Dela Wilkins, RN; health benefits of Tai Chi; nutritional aspects of seaweed.
v2n3 - Summer 2010. Polarized lenses to reduce glare; heat stroke & sun stroke; hydration nutrition tips.
v2n2 - Winter/Spring 2010. Including articles about Knitting to relieve depression; a virus that mimics celiac; Vitamin D update; heart health (cholesterol from a nutritional perspective); mini report on Brain Rules, the bestselling book by John Medina; health politics update from John Horgan, MLA. Online we featured an article to serve as "Health Policy 101".
Articles online:
health digest (in progress)
Articles
about current health issues, written by trained health professionals.
Professionally edited and published by MapleLine Magazine.
A
regular health section in the print editions of MapleLine Magazine
creates an ongoing public-level "health journal" with a west coast
flavour.
A
news angle is included in our health stories, wherever appropriate or
possible.
Our
online health digest is beginning to grow. Contributions welcome.
Inquire about style guide and specific assignments.
health@maplelinemagazine.com
Testimonials from Readers
Reliable information.
We welcome your comments
GREAT
HEALTH WRITING: "It was very interesting talking to you and I wanted to
tell you I enjoyed your magazine and the article on Knitting to relieve
stress. I was on your website and noticed you have a mentorship program,
such a worthwhile endeavour. It must be very rewarding. I will be
subscribing to your mag to support this program plus to support your
Sooke community spirit. Health information out there is confusing,
especially on the internet. It is so difficult to tell the difference
between purely objective, informed writing, such as the articles in your
magazine, and a marketing, infomercial promoting something. Keep them
coming. I wish you all the best with your business." S.Taylor, Sooke, BC
[Aug.13, 2010]
Health Writers Workshops
News writing by health professionals.
Deliver your expertise to a general readership
In
March 2011 we will start a Journalism Skills for
Health Professionals workshop program. Three workshops over
three months (dates in March, April and May 2011 to be announced). Open to trained health professionals. $250+HST
per person (total for three workshops). More info tba.
Health Professionals
We look forward to hearing from you.
Freelance opportunities
If
you are a trained health professional and you would like to be one of the health
education writers for MapleLine Magazine
(print or online) please
contact editor/publisher, Mary P. Brooke at
health@maplelinemagazine.com
Links and other resources
External services
BC
Health / Medical Services Plan
Vancouver
Island Health Authority
MapleLine Health Style Guide
Accessible writing for enjoyable, informative reading
Info made understandable
The overriding philosophy of published articles through MapleLine Magazine is that the information be reliable, readable, and useful. This likely produces reader retention and ideally results in public education.
Inquire for our style guide (including format considerations): health@maplelinemagazine.com
Sponsorship
Be a corporate sponsor
We welcome sponsors
Brookeline Publishing House Inc. underwrites the cost of the MapleLine Journalism Mentoring Program and the Health Writing Program, along with contributions from corporate sponsors and paying subscribers.
We appreciate the support of businesses and community leaders who realize the importance of well-written health news.
Sponsors may recommend guest speakers and may provide promotional materials about their products/services.
Sponsorship levels: $250 (supporter), $500 (donor), $750 (health leader).
For inquiries about being a corporate sponsor, please inquire to: editor@maplelinemagazine.com