Professional Experience

2021 to present: Health and Medical Reporter, WINK News. Previously worked at WFLA in Tampa, WBBH in Fort Myers, and SNN in Sarasota. Also hosted a weekly TV program for the local USA Today Network, was a syndicated health reporter and anchor and traveled the world as a business aviation reporter.

Awards & Recognition

Earned several awards including an Edward R. Murrow, Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Working out, dining out, reading, entertaining, exploring new places and meeting new people.

Education

Bachelor of science in telecommunication from the University of Florida.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The beautiful palms, rich history and friendly people.

Hometown

Melbourne, Florida

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#WINNING your New Year’s health #GOALS

If your #goals are a healthy dose of wellness, you’re not alone. Come Jan. 1, many of us are vowing to make healthy changes and live better in 2024.

Metformin

Surprising benefits of common drug used to treat diabetes

Metformin is the most widely prescribed drug in the world to treat type two diabetes, and it’s been around for more than 60 years! But now, researchers are learning this popular medicine might also have other health benefits.

The health benefits of ketamine

The high level of ketamine that caused Friend’s star Matthew Perry’s death is thrusting this infusion drug into the spotlight.

heart

New treatments to save a broken heart

Heart failure: it’s the leading cause of death in the United States, beating all cancers combined. Treating it costs more than $30 billion a year.

Hot Flashes

Weathering menopausal hot flashes

Hot flashes may be quite natural, but it doesn’t mean menopausal women aren’t looking for ways to beat the heat.