Working with Media

Branding Messages to Media

Interviewing Guidelines

Managing a Media Crisis 
This information will help prepare for negative publicity.

Sample Media Campaign

Media Press Kit
Letter of Introduction; Practice Fact Sheet; Description of the Vascular System; What is Vascular Disease? Media kit documents allow for personalization and editing.

Press Release Format 

Press Release Templates
Templates below are Word documents that may be edited:

A Healthy Routine is the Perfect New Year's Resolution (January 1)
A March Alert for Diabetes and Vascular Health (March)
A Vascular Health Quiz for National Stroke Awareness Month (May)
A Walk with Fido is Good for Your Vascular Health
A Winning 2012 Campaign Theme
April Fool's Day is Good for Your Vascular Health (April 1)
Baby Boomers Can Maintain Their Vascular Health   
Backyard Gardeners Reap Healthy Harvests
Barbie's Birthday Celebrates Advances in Women's Healthcare (March)
Bite Into World Apple Day (October)
Black History Month Can Focus on the Health and Well-Being of African-Americans (February)
Celebrate Baby Boomer Day With a Check-Up (June 21, 2011)
Celebrate Foot Health Awareness Month With a Brisk Walk (April)
Consider "Tweaking" Grandma's Holiday Recipes (December)
Early Diagnosis of AAA Encouraged
Encourage Bicycling to Work to Benefit Your Vascular Health (May)
Engage in Calorie-Burning Winter Activities
First, a Thanksgiving Feast. Then to the Emergency Room. (November)
Gift Wrap Healthy Presents This Season (December)
Groundhogs are Right 39 Percent of the Time; Winter Requires Extra Care for Humans with High Blood Pressure (February 2)
Health Equity Can't Wait During National Minority Health Month (April)
Health Literacy at the Forefront of Health Education Week, October 16-22
Healthy, Colorful Foods May Promote Vascular Wellness 
High Cholesterol is a Threat to the Entire Vascular System 
Is Healthy Barbeque an Oxymoron?
Leap Year Proposal for Four Years Henceforth
March Madness a.k.a. Counch Potato Time
Millions of New Non-Smokers by January 21 (January 21)
National Public Health Week Can Promote Vascular Wellness (April 4-10, 2011)
New Member Announcement
Preventative Care for People with Diabetes
Prevention of Carotid Artery Disease, a Cause of Stroke 
Provide a Loved One with a Vasuclar Screening this Valentine's Day
Risk of Developing Vascular Disease Increases in Older Women 
Salsa Dancing Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct 15)
Smoking is a Major Risk Factor for Vascular Disease 
Stand and Stretch Often During Summertime Travels 
Stand up for National Video Game Day (Sept. 12, 2011)
The Need to Take Care of Legs
Treatment Tips for Varicose Veins in Pregnant Women
Two Days After the Great American Smoke-Out (November)
Understanding Vascular Health May Help Thwart Childhood Obesity 
Winter into Summer: Advice for Preventing Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

Health and Medical Media List Request Form
Use this form to request a media database of contacts in your area. 

Updated March 2011