Jessica Taylor

Jessica Taylor is the medical editor for MultiBriefs and has been a journalist and writer for more than 10 years. Jessica received her bachelor's degree in communications with a dual concentration in media studies and journalism from Virginia Wesleyan College. She’s been awarded first place in headline writing from the Virginia Press Association and an honorable mention for design and content from the Society of Collegiate Journalists.

Articles by Jessica Taylor

• The meal-kit industry: Surviving in the world of Amazon

  Meal kits. An alternative to making your life less busy, designed to reduce the time and stress of preparing…

  Tuesday, November 28, 2017

• Celebrities help break down the stigma surrounding mental health

  ​According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of suicide in the U.S.…

  Tuesday, September 26, 2017

• Researchers: ‘Sitting really is the new smoking’

  More than 40 percent of working people are sitting at a desk from 9-5, and researchers have calculated…

  Wednesday, September 13, 2017

• Updated guidelines for clinicians managing hypertension in children

  Hypertension among adolescents and children is on the rise, and new guidelines are encouraging clinicians…

  Friday, August 25, 2017

• Caring for patients who have experienced stillbirth

  An estimated 2.6 million stillbirths occur worldwide annually, and each year about 24,000 (1 in 160 pregnancies)…

  Friday, August 11, 2017

• Your association — big or small — can gain millennial membership

  As I was recently able to engage with the members of the Flying Dentists Association throughout their…

  Wednesday, July 12, 2017

• Study: One-third of the world’s population is overweight

  Since 1980, the number of obese people has doubled worldwide and is continuing to rise, according to…

  Tuesday, June 13, 2017

• WHO declares new outbreak of Ebola in Congo

  Between December 2013 and January 2015, the largest outbreak of Ebola hit West Africa and killed more…

  Friday, May 12, 2017

• ‘13 Reasons Why’ we should be talking about mental health

  Each and every American is affected by a mental health condition through friends or family. Why? Because…

  Monday, May 01, 2017

• Take a social media sabbatical for your health

  According to We Are Social's "Digital in 2017" report, social media users have increased by 21 percent…

  Wednesday, April 26, 2017

• The ultimate connection: Word of mouth

  How do customers find out about your business? According to a recent survey, 85 percent of small businesses…

  Wednesday, April 05, 2017

• Learn from the Oscars: Don’t let one mistake ruin your career

  If you missed the Oscars last night, you missed one of the most memorable moments in the 89-year history…

  Monday, February 27, 2017

• Updated guidelines on childhood obesity express need for prevention

  Today, about 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6 and 19 has obesity. In fact, the percentage has tripled…

  Thursday, February 09, 2017

• The inauguration chaos that wasn’t: How to change the online message

  The social media ecosystem has changed the way we live as a society. The right, the wrong and the truth…

  Tuesday, January 24, 2017

• The new overtime rule has been stopped — but for how long?

  A new salary limit for the Fair Labor Standard Act's overtime rule was supposed to take effect Dec. 1.…

  Tuesday, November 29, 2016

• The other side of emails — Should you get personal?

  To say that customer service is the core value of a company is an understatement — especially in the…

  Thursday, November 10, 2016

• New overtime rule looms with only 1 month to spare

  ​After giving businesses more than six months to prepare, the final U.S. Department of Labor rule change…

  Thursday, October 27, 2016

• Employers should tread carefully through the rest of election season

  Who do you think should be the next president of the U.S.? Donald Trump? Hillary Clinton? In just under…

  Monday, October 10, 2016

• Will the current surge of AFM reach 2014 levels?

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 50 cases this year of acute flaccid myelitis…

  Wednesday, October 05, 2016

• Fantasy football: A touchdown for employee engagement

  It's that time of year again — where football fans are gathering around their computers drafting the…

  Tuesday, August 30, 2016

• Be fearless in the workplace by exuding confidence

  Have you seen the latest picture of Usain Bolt? It's currently trending all over the internet showing…

  Wednesday, August 17, 2016

• Take millennial retention with a grain of salt and make a margarita

  As a millennial, I was recently asked why the retention rate with my generation is so low within companies.…

  Thursday, August 11, 2016

• One step closer to ending an era of stigma

  Wednesday, July 6, marked a big day for the U.S. when a bill that should significantly change mental…

  Friday, July 15, 2016

• Can exceptional customer service be delivered through email?

  Customer service is not about face-to-face communication anymore — we've gone digital. There's no doubt…

  Wednesday, July 06, 2016

• Mind control: The devastating effects of emotional abuse

  Stop what you're doing. Read this entire article. Share it with your friends. Some of you may be doing…

  Thursday, June 16, 2016

• The power of response in email communications

  Imagine asking someone a question face-to-face and they either a) never acknowledge the question or b)…

  Friday, June 10, 2016

• Working from home is overrated, but here’s how to make it better

  I've come to realize there's a faux luxury about working from home. Though it may seem glamorous to some,…

  Friday, May 20, 2016

• Follow the NBA — put the ball in your court

  The National Basketball Association recently approved advertising on uniform jerseys for the first time…

  Wednesday, May 04, 2016

• Forget devices, encourage employees to ‘bring your own pet’

  ​Millennials are projected to be the largest pet-owning generation, while also making up the largest…

  Tuesday, April 26, 2016

• The changing world of language education

  Going without a script, TESOL President Andy Curtis spoke from the heart to attendees Wednesday morning…

  Friday, April 08, 2016

• Breaking down barriers as educators — one step at a time

  TESOL 2016 started out Tuesday evening with a bang when opening keynote speaker Aziz Abu Sarah gave a…

  Wednesday, April 06, 2016

• Companies benefit from the work hard, play hard mentality

  ​No matter what workforce you're a part of, most organizations are too large for you to know each and…

  Thursday, March 31, 2016

• Weathering the weather: How the seasons affect our mood

  The East Coast had a bit of a downfall during the winter months — not only with blizzards and temperatures,…

  Monday, March 21, 2016

• Mobile devices are great — until they cause mental health issues

  I recently downloaded a new game on my smartphone to pass the time during travel, but what I didn't know…

  Wednesday, March 02, 2016

• A patient’s perspective on bedside manner

  A recent study published in PLOS One showed that the clinician-patient relationship has an effect on…

  Monday, February 29, 2016

• Don’t let typos crush your practice’s reputation

  Medical personnel know attitude, tone and body language are key to patient satisfaction. I recently had…

  Tuesday, February 23, 2016

• How can your company welcome employees with ASD?

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum…

  Monday, February 22, 2016

• New screening guidelines show increased focus on mental health

  On Jan. 26, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated their guidelines for depression…

  Wednesday, January 27, 2016

• Allowing stress to be your friend

  Stress. It's a simple word with a lot of impact. But what people don't know is stress can actually make…

  Friday, November 13, 2015

• Getting your association started with content marketing

  The latest buzzword going around associations is content marketing. It's taking over their old marketing…

  Wednesday, November 11, 2015

• What can you do about online ad blockers?

  Online advertisements can be a nuisance and intrude on the user experience. They're not only taking up…

  Tuesday, October 27, 2015

• 5 tactics for gaining new members with content marketing

  These days, outbound advertisements are becoming a thing of the past. Between the DVR and e-zines, advertisements…

  Thursday, October 08, 2015

• Groupon: The one-hit wonder you don’t want to be

  ​If you haven't heard the latest business news, Groupon is laying off approximately 1,100 employees…

  Wednesday, September 23, 2015

• Being organized is not a crime

  In every job interview I've been on, I've been asked, "What's your weakness?" The answer is always the…

  Wednesday, August 19, 2015

• Privacy tips to help teachers avoid a social media scandal

  Thanks to social media, privacy is gone in the education world. Scandals and complaints involving teachers…

  Monday, August 17, 2015

• Coloring your brand: It matters

  Did you know that color increases brand recognition by up to 80 percent? It does, based on a University…

  Wednesday, August 05, 2015

• Game of drones: Who will be crowned king of unmanned commercial flight?

  Technology is flying past us every day — literally — in the form of new airborne inventions. But…

  Thursday, July 23, 2015

• How Obama’s new proposed overtime rule affects your business

  An important change in the American workplace is occurring — and it could affect you and your business.…

  Tuesday, June 30, 2015

• The undeniable benefits of having happy customers

  "The customer is always right." These five important words form a motto within any organization. No matter…

  Wednesday, June 10, 2015

• Where social media and violence collide

  In 2010, Anthony Elonis' wife left him, and he also lost his job. Because of the upsetting factors occurring…

  Monday, June 01, 2015

• House cuts Amtrak funding 1 day after fatal train crash

  The House Appropriations Committee voted today to reject increased funding for Amtrak in the Transportation,…

  Wednesday, May 13, 2015

• Mental Health Awareness Month aims to knock down stigma

  Words of hopelessness are spoken day in and day out from individuals with mental illnesses, but they're…

  Friday, May 01, 2015

• How to ensure your business avoids ‘Mobilegeddon’

  Stop me if you've heard this before: "Your website needs to be mobile-friendly." Companies have heard…

  Wednesday, April 22, 2015

• Glass half-full or half-empty? Maybe it’s time to get a pitcher

  Is your glass half-full or half-empty? This question has been used for decades to emphasize the difference…

  Wednesday, April 15, 2015

• Preventing domestic violence one step at a time

  Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence on Friday,…

  Wednesday, March 25, 2015

• Don’t let negative reviews break you

  Whether you're a small or large company, you live or die by your reputation. Most of reputation management…

  Tuesday, March 24, 2015

• Is problem solving a problem for your employees?

  According to a 2010 Critical Skills Survey, employers say they need employees who are equipped with skills…

  Thursday, March 12, 2015

• Fueling the fear: Global health crisis and mass media

  Laurie Garrett, author, journalist and authority on global health issues, closed out SLAS2015 by discussing…

  Tuesday, February 24, 2015

• NIH director: Opportunities from technology in medical science

  Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., National Institutes of Health director, spoke at SLAS2015 on Feb. 11 about…

  Tuesday, February 17, 2015

• Human ‘Organs-on-Chips’ as replacements for animal testing

  Wyss Institutes Founding Director Donald E. Ingber, M.D., Ph.D., kicked off SLAS2015 by focusing on the…

  Tuesday, February 10, 2015

• How to give your customers the ‘Netflix experience’

  Big data is not just a buzzword anymore, but a new tool for business life — one that requires having…

  Friday, January 23, 2015

• Can social media depict mental illnesses?

  ​Social media is a tool for users to express themselves, check on their friends and spread news. Now,…

  Thursday, January 08, 2015

• Is your business prepared for virtual currency?

  We've seen such innovation and creation from the virtual currency revolution that started back in 2009…

  Thursday, December 11, 2014

• Disparities in cervical cancer show education is still needed

  The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers to provide all cancer screenings for free, with no charge…

  Tuesday, November 11, 2014

• No more like gates: Rethinking your Facebook marketing plans

  Just as you were on the trend of increasing your "likes," now you have to start all over with your Facebook…

  Tuesday, November 04, 2014

• Media hype: Have you jumped on the bandwagon?

  ​Mass media is a substantial power in modern culture, especially in America. We live in a mediated…

  Thursday, October 23, 2014

• Mental Illness Awareness Week puts spotlight on treatment

  Four days ago, a judge in Alexandria, Virginia, found a cab driver ​not guilty of shooting a police…

  Monday, October 06, 2014

• Apple unveils new iPhones, enters wearable tech arena

  At 1:30 p.m. today, I had a friend tell me that he was creating a Twitter account just so that he could…

  Tuesday, September 09, 2014

• Legislators looking to require kill switches on all smartphones

  ​Is turning to technology to deter thieves a good idea? Some states in the U.S. seem to think so. On…

  Thursday, August 28, 2014

• Your parents were right — those headphones are making you deaf

  No matter where you are, it's guaranteed that you'll see someone with headphones on. In fact, it's an…

  Wednesday, August 27, 2014

• Robin Williams’ death shines spotlight on mental illness

  Robin Williams' apparent suicide has put a notice out in the world for mental illness. Battling his severe…

  Tuesday, August 12, 2014

• Taking a vacation can improve your health — have you scheduled PTO yet?

  I recently took a family vacation to the beach, where I was sure I was going to relax and enjoy time…

  Thursday, August 07, 2014

• 7 tips to ace your next job interview

  If you're not the best at selling yourself in an interview, it's time to change your way of thinking.…

  Wednesday, July 23, 2014

• Supreme Court supports religious freedom of businesses

  A potentially landmark decision on religious liberty occurred today in the U.S. Supreme Court — and…

  Monday, June 30, 2014

• Follow these 8 tips when writing your resume

  You need to get your foot in the door of the organization in which you'll fit. To do so, make sure that…

  Monday, June 30, 2014

• Bringing World Cup passion to your office

  After watching how thrilled the fans became when Team USA advanced to the round of 16 despite losing…

  Thursday, June 26, 2014

• Understanding the wrath of emotional abuse

  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to control someone's thoughts? Unfortunately, there are…

  Wednesday, June 11, 2014

• Why telemedicine is the future of healthcare

  Telemedicine is the hottest trend in the healthcare industry, and it is becoming more and more important…

  Thursday, May 22, 2014

• Integrating telemedicine and mHealth into the health system

  In today's society, we can find nearly everything we need on the Internet. We're in a constantly-evolving…

  Tuesday, May 20, 2014

• Do you really understand mental illness?

  ​Individuals with severe mental illness struggle with the symptoms and disabilities that result from…

  Thursday, May 15, 2014

• Short film reminds us to ‘look up’ in business communications

  ​From selfies to shopping, social media is an evolving universe. And it affects us not only as individuals,…

  Wednesday, May 07, 2014

• Chinese drywall continues to be a problem

  Remember when an estimated 250,000 tons of drywall were imported from China during the housing boom and…

  Wednesday, April 30, 2014

• Overcoming communication challenges of EHRs

  The transition to electronic health records can bring some concerns for healthcare providers, including…

  Thursday, April 10, 2014

• Technology and Internet: The world’s largest slot machine

  ​We've seen numerous reports on drug addiction and how to stop America from becoming a part of the…

  Monday, March 10, 2014

• Virginia bill is first step to improving mental healthcare

  Since 2008, states nationwide have cut $4.5 billion from mental healthcare funding. But Virginia is taking…

  Wednesday, February 12, 2014

• Tips to avoid a Super Bowl hangover

  The football season is nearly over, and now it's time to put all your focus into one last game — the…

  Thursday, January 30, 2014

• Net neutrality ruling is a net loss for many businesses

  Remember back when there was no such thing as high-speed Internet? The only option you had was dial-up…

  Friday, January 17, 2014

• Going paperless: Saving your practice from its medical record nightmare

  ​Stop me if this sounds familiar: A medical practice with about 50,000 patients has a paper chart for…

  Wednesday, January 15, 2014

• Back to work: How to start 2014 right

  As you go through the rush of the holidays and entertaining guests, the last thing on your mind is work.…

  Thursday, December 12, 2013

• Leading millennials: Are you up to the task at hand?

  No matter how you look at the business world, things are evolving — from the way businesses are run…

  Monday, November 18, 2013

• Proper holiday decor in the workplace

  With the fall and winter holidays quickly approaching, many offices are bringing out their decorations…

  Thursday, October 24, 2013

• Incentive programs: Good for you and your employees

  Have you told your employees lately how much you appreciate them? Showing your appreciation encourages…

  Tuesday, October 15, 2013

• Choosing the right font for your brand

  ​Whether you’re coming up with a new logo, business card, brochure or website, fonts can say a lot…

  Friday, October 04, 2013

• Feng shui: Creating the right environment for your medical office

  Take a minute to look around your office. Is it appealing to your patients? Does it promote well-being?…

  Tuesday, September 24, 2013

• Music boosts creativity, productivity in the workplace

  ​Have you ever had a song stuck in your head while you’re at your place of employment? You’re singing…

  Wednesday, September 18, 2013