Laurel DiGangi, Writer
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Writing samples: Health care & medicine
(Click on article titles for links​)

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City of Hope
A leading hospital and research center for cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses. Audience is patients and general public. ​
  • “For Cancer Patients, Art Therapy More Than Just Painting Pictures”
  • “Couple Uses Teamwork to Cope with Challenges of Cancer”
  • “Our Bladder Cancer Experts Give Patients More, and Better, Choices”

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​Providence Health Magazine
Covers news from all six hospitals in Southern California’s Providence network.
​Audience is community members, donors, supporters and staff.
  • "Against All Odds,” profile of trauma survivor and family, Spring 2015.
  • “Relief from Parkinson’s Disease,” profile of deep brain stimulation patient, Winter 2015.

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Breakthroughs
Magazine of Saint John’s Health Center.
Primary audience is community. 
  • “Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Range of Solutions for a Common Problem,” Spring 2016.

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Southern California Physician Magazine*
Official publication of the Los Angeles County Medical Association. Covered news relevant to physicians and medical students, including policy updates, public health, practice management, patient communication, and billing and coding.
  • “Show Me the Money: Surviving the Reimbursement Runaround"
  • “Home Birth: Acceptable Alternative or Prescription for Disaster"
  • “A Needling Concern: Should Acupuncturists Be Allowed to Perform Comprehensive Disability Exams?"
*Currently Physician Magazine and covers both Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

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​​​Saint John’s
Magazine of Saint John’s Health Center Foundation. Primary audience is donors.
  • "A Guiding Light," and​ “Big Shoes to Fill,” trustee profiles, Summer 2015.

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Innovations
Publication of the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John's Health Center. Audience is patients, donors, scientific colleagues.
  • “Embracing Fun and Philanthropy in Equal Measure,” profile of multi-generational donors, Fall 2015.
  • “Leading the Charge,” profile of  surgical oncology fellows,” Summer 2015.

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