Elizabeth Shimer Bowers - Elizabeth Shimer Bowers Publications

EXPERIENCE:

Self-Employed

October 2001- present

Freelance writer and editor

Write and edit informative copy for books, magazines, and Web sites, primarily health and medicine-related
Interview experts in various health fields and interpret their advice in a compelling manner
Ghostwrite health and wellness books for medical doctors and other experts in the field
Research and interpret complex medical information and communicate it clearly for lay readers
Maintain an understanding of the latest research and breakthroughs in health and medicine
Create persuasive, crisp advertising copy for brochures, Web sites, and print publications
Interview people and write profile articles on their personal experiences, health-related and beyond

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA,

December 2002-August 2005

Assistant Director of Editorial Services/Assistant Editor

Assisted director of editorial services with magazine and other university publications
Wrote engaging stories about university programs and individuals
Assigned articles to freelance writers and managed the writing process
Served as ghostwriter for university leadership, including the president
Received president’s Tradition of Excellence Award three times for exceptional work
Presented with “Best Article” award from Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA

February 2000 – October 2001

Writer, Prevention Health Books,

Acted as lead author for two books, Natural Hormone Solutions (2000) and Natural Calm (2001)
Comprehensively researched and wrote health and fitness chapters for health and wellness books
Juggled numerous writing assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Conducted thorough interviews with medical doctors and other health professionals

Research Associate, Prevention Health Books,

September 1998 – February 2000

Conducted primary research and fact checking for health and fitness book chapters
Fostered and maintained working relationships with top health and fitness experts
Presented with in-house award for research, writing and editing work

EDUCATION:

Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania; graduated with distinction (GPA: 3.78), May 1998; Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Minor in Business and Liberal Arts

PUBLICATIONS CONTRIBUTED TO:

Books:

· Secrets of the World’s Healthiest People, By Steven and Elizabeth Bowers (Hearst 2018),

· Dr. Psenka’s Seasonal Allergy Solution (Rodale, 2015)

· The List Maker’s Get-Healthy Guide (Rodale, 2010)

· Don’t Get Sick (Rodale, 2010)

· A Teen’s Guide to Living With Sports Injuries, by Clifford Stark, DO, and Elizabeth Shimer Bowers (Facts on File, 2010)

· A Teen’s Guide to Living With STDs, by Carol Ford, MD, and Elizabeth Shimer Bowers (Facts on File, 2009)

· Healing With Vitamins (Rodale, 2008)

· Prevention’s Diabetes-Proof Your Life (Rodale, 2008)

· A Teen’s Guide to Living With Allergies, by Paul Ehrlich, MD, and Elizabeth Shimer Bowers (Facts on File, 2008)

· 4 Weeks to Maximum Immunity (Rodale, 2008)

· The Doctor’s Book of Food Remedies (Rodale, 2008)

· Men’s Health Training Guide (Rodale, 2008)

· Reader’s Digest’s Forbidden Advice (2007)

· Denise Austin’s Tummy Type Solution (St. Martin’s Press, 2007)

· Eat Carbs, Lose Weight by Denise Austin (St. Martin’s Press, Aug. 2006)

· The Flavor Point Diet by Dr. David Katz (Random House, Dec. 2005)

· Reader’s Digest’s Stealth Health (Reader’s Digest, 2005)

· 50 Truths Worth Remembering (Rodale, Hallmark, 2005)

· Jorge Cruise’s 8 Minutes in the Morning (Rodale, 2004)

· Young for Life (Oxmoor, 2004)

· Reader’s Digest’s Know Your Options (Reader’s Digest, 2004)

· Reader’s Digest’s 1,801 Home Remedies (Reader’s Digest, 2004)

· The Wedding Gown Book (Rockport, 2004)

· The Sugar Solution (Rodale, 2004)

· The Women Doctors’ Guide to Health and Healing (Oxmoor, 2003)

· 50 Things that Really Matter (Rodale, Hallmark, 2002)

· New Hope for People with Alzheimer’s Disease (Random House, 2002)

· Diet Simple (Lifeline, 2002)

· New Hope for People with Diabetes (Random House, 2001)

· Natural Hormone Solutions (Rodale, 2001)

· Natural Calm (Rodale, 2001)

· Get Well, Stay Well (Rodale, 2001)

· The Complete Book of Running for Women (Pocket Books, 1999)

Periodicals:

· Prevention

· Yoga Journal

· Women’s Health

· Runner’s World

· Changes (custom publication for North American Menopause Society)

· Philadelphia magazine

· Cancer Fighters Thrive

Organizations/websites:

· WebMD

· HealthyWomen.org

· Sprucehealth.com

· Everydayhealth.com

· The Huffington Post

· Altitude Marketing

· North American Menopause Society

· The American Cancer Society

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

The Helen and RK Laros Foundation, Trustee

· Support the Bethlehem community by funding local non-profit organizations

· Engage and connect with the people and organizations of Bethlehem to create a more resilient society

· Serve on the marketing committee to spread the word about the Foundation

The Northampton Medical Society Alliance, Vice President

· Connect with and fund local non-profit organizations through the H.E.L.P. Fund

· Provide scholarships to local nursing, physician assistant, and medical students