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In an article titled, “Always tired? You may have a mystery virus,” Florida Today writer Susan Jenks profiles a woman who believes she suffers from CFS. Jenks includes information from the CDC and quotes a local physician who notes that while that agency acknowledges the illness, “… ‘doctors are still split down the middle,’ as to whether the syndrome represents a true disease process of its own …” (12/22/09)http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20091222/LIFE01/912220308 The Patriot-News profiles CFS patient and support group leader Janet Krause in an article titled “Sufferers of chronic fatigue see life as a balancing act.” Facts about the illness are woven into her personal story of life with the illness. (Pennsylvania) (11/8/09) http://www.pennlive.com/bodyandmind/index.ssf/2009/11/sufferers_of_chronic_fatigue_s.html The November issue of What’s Up?Annapolis and What’s Up? Eastern Shore magazine publishes “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a look at the illness through the “Golden Girls” television program of the 1980s and the experience of “Seabiscuit” author Laura Hillenbrand. The article provides an overview of CFS using information from the CDC and quotes Association president and CEO Kimberly McCleary. (11/01/09) http://www.whatsupmag.com/life-style/health/09-10-22/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome.aspx The events calendar in San Diego Reader includes information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s local display. (California) (10/26/09) http://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2009/oct/27/25965/ The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette examines the difficulty in gaining Social Security benefits and cites local CFS patient Heather Hix’s story of multiple attempts to gain them. Read the print version of “Disability payments can take years to be approved” here: http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/15/disability-payments-can-take-years-to-be-approved. A longer version is posted on Writer Meredith Hines-Dochterman’s blog at http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/16/long-wait-for-disability-payments. (Iowa) (10/16/09) The Ramona Sentinel includes details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit display in Escondido in the events calendar. (10/15/09) http://ramonasentinel.com/EventSection/Event_Calendar/Community_Events/351 “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit is included as an event in the events calendar of The Rancho Sante Fe Record. (California) (10/15/09) http://www.ranchosantaferecord.com/news/261653-arts--entertainment-events# The Solana Beach Sun’s events calendar offers information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display. (California) (10/15/09) http://www.solanabeachsun.net/news/261653-arts--entertainment-events# Details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit are included in the events calendar of The Carmel Valley Leader. (California) (10/15/09) http://www.carmelvalleyleader.com/news/261653-arts--entertainment-events# The Del Mar Times provides details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in the events calendar. (California) (10/15/09) http://www.delmartimes.net/life/261653-arts--entertainment-events Information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display is provided in the events calendar of La Jolla Light. (California) (10/14/09) http://www.lajollalight.com/life/261640-arts--entertainment-events# The North County Times informs readers about the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit and provides facts about the illness in a short article titled, “‘Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’ in Escondido.” http://www.nctimes.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/article_96a2d4a7-e728-518c-b04f-253eefb088c4.html. The paper also includes details about this event in its Health Briefs in the same edition. (California) (10/14/09) http://www.nctimes.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/article_a10c5103-a5ff-5496-968e-fbba8ec5da12.html Another note is provided in the events calendar. (10/28/09)CFS patient and student Kristy Schell includes facts about the illness from the CDC in an article penned for her student newspaper, The Hofstra (University) Chronicle, about her experience. (“University student shares struggle with tiring illness”) (New York) (10/10/09) http://www.hofstrachronicle.com/around-the-pride/university-student-shares-struggle-with-tiring-illness-1.644444#4 A column in The Great Falls Tribune refers to the CDC’s case definitions of CFS in a discussion of the differences between this illness and fibromyalgia. (“Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia similar”) (Montana) (10/05/09) http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20091005/SPECIALSECTION08/909300345 The Daily Herald continues a series of short articles about CFS with one titled “Who is at risk for CFS?” It describes “…possible causes, risk factors and triggering factors …” of CFS. (Tennessee) (10/03/09) http://www.c-dh.net/articles/2009/10/03/lifestyles/02lstyle.txt The October issue of San Diego Physician publishes “The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” a brief article that informs local doctors not only about the upcoming display of the exhibit in the area, but also about educational resources available through the public awareness campaign. (California) (10/01/09) The Pulaski Citizen includes information about CFS and its affects on the aging population in a special section on senior citizens. (Tennessee) (9/29/09) The Daily Herald continues to educate readers about CFS by sharing words from the CDC’s Dr. William Reeves in its “Quotes” feature, including one that notes that CFS is “not rare” and provides a prevalence figure of four million. (Tennessee) (9/27/09) The Murfreesboro Post provides information about “The Faces of CFS” display in Franklin. (Tennessee) (9/21/09) http://www.murfreesboropost.com/mod/calendar/2009/09/21/613/The-Faces-of-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome.htm Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s internal publication, The Reporter, promotes “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in a short article. (Tennessee) (9/18/09) http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/reporter/index.html?ID=7573 CFS researcher and Association grant recipient Dr. Alan Light is profiled in The Daily Utah Chronicle in an article that describes his research into genes and exercise. (9/16/09) http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/news/u-researcher-helps-explain-chronic-fatigue-1.1879696 This story was also reprinted onThe Daily Herald includes a quote from the CDC’s Dr. William Reeves in its quotes section. (Tennessee) (9/03/09) The Daily News Journal publishes “What does chronic fatigue syndrome look like? See its face in Franklin,” a short article about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit and the illness. (9/02/09) http://www.dnj.com/article/20090902/NEWS01/909020345/-1/GETPUBLISHED/What+does+chronic+fatigue+syndrome+look “See the Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Cool Springs,” invites an article in Brentwood Life. (Tennessee) (9/02/09) http://www.columbiadailyherald.com/articles/2009/09/02/affiliate/brentwoodlife/news/04fatigue.txt Nashville Medical News educates area health care professionals about CFS in an article titled “Chronic Fatigue Association Offers Help to Clinicians.” Through interviews with Association president and CEO Kimberly McCleary and assistant professor of medicine and pharmacology, Vanderbilt Center for Autonomic Dysfunction Dr. Satish Raj, writer Sharon Fitzgerald informs providers about the basic facts, unique challenges and educational tools of CFS. A sidebar mentions the local display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit. (Tennessee) (9/01/09) http://nashville.medicalnewsinc.com/news.php?viewStory=2215 The Tennessean included details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin in its calendars from August 30 through September 24. (Tennessee) “CFS traveling exhibit on display at CoolSprings Galleria Sept. 21-27,” notes The Daily Herald. The short article describes the exhibit and offers some quick facts about the illness. (Tennessee) (8/30/09) Nashville Pride publishes “Four million Americans suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome,” a short article that educates readers about the illness and provides details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in the Nashville area. (Tennessee) (8/28/09) The Journal-Inquirer profiles local CFS patient Roberlie Lachance in a story titled “Sick and tired: Coventry woman battles Chronic fatigue syndrome.” The article shares her story and educates readers about the illness. (Connecticut) (7/21/09) In “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” The Resident educates readers about the illness through a thorough interview with internist Dr. Morris Papernik. (Connecticut) (7/08/09) http://www.theresident.com/2009/07/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/ This article was reposted onThe Tennessean includes details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin in its calendar for Williamson County. (Tennessee) (8/30/09) The Register-Citizen introduces readers to Nathan Bush, local patient, in an educational article about CFS titled “Coping with CFS: Torrington man explores his limits.” (Connecticut) (7/07/09) http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2009/07/07/news/doc4a52cf8e36b0e610460327.txt The Glastonbury Citizen briefs area residents about the Connecticut CFIDS & FM Association’s conference and the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in a short article titled “Local Doctor at CFS Conference.” (Connecticut) (6/18/09) Basic information about The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit display is included in the calendar of The Source. (Connecticut) (6/18/09) The Valley Press profiles CFS patient Barbara Bauer in an article about the illness and the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit. (Connecticut) (6/18/09) Writer Jeff Kurz educates readers of The Record-Journal about CFS in “Chronic fatigue syndrome hard to diagnose and understand.” He features patient Barbara Cosgrove and clinician Dr. Morris Papernik, mentions “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display and provides a link to the CDC’s CFS pages. (Connecticut) (6/17/09) http://health.myrecordjournal.com/healthnews/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-hard-diagnose-and-understand The Quad Town Advisor publishes a short article about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit and includes facts and information about the illness and the Association. (Connecticut) (6/16/09) The Journal-Inquirer provides details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Meriden. (Connecticut) (6/14/09) Identitad Latina promotes the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Meriden. (Connecticut) (6/04/09) In “Family Doctor: Chronic fatigue syndrome difficult to treat,” a newly-diagnosed CFS patient asks about treating the illness and notes that her family physician doesn’t have answers to her CFS questions. The syndicated columnist physician, whose response appears in The Canton Repository, provides basic facts about the illness. (Ohio) (5/25/09) http://www.cantonrep.com/lifestyle/advice/x1549046586/Family-Doctor-Chronic-fatigue-syndrome-difficult-to-treat This article was reprinted inColumnist Carol Perry recounts her “journey with chronic fatigue syndrome” in The Nevada Appeal. (“Journey with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is long, painful”) (Nevada) (5/13/09) http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090513/NEWS/905139959/1030/NONE&parentprofile=1062 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Savvy Family magazine publishes “Chronic fatigue syndrome,” a thorough look at the illness that quotes extensively from the Association and CDC information, includes links to the “CFS Toolkit for Health Care Professionals” and interviews local support group leader JoAnn Lam. (5/05/09) http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/lifestyle/stories.nsf/savvyfamily/story/ 48A678EEBE319A79862575AD0052A4C7?OpenDocument Exchange magazine includes information about the Mayfair display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit on its newsletter’s events calendar. (Wisconsin) (5/01/09) http://outpostnaturalfoods.coop/exchange/0509calendar.pdf The Belleville News-Democrat provides details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in St. Louis in it’s “Your Life” column. (Illinois) (4/23/09) http://www.bnd.com/yourlife/story/740573.html Writer Jill Moon profiles CFS patient Martha Cannedy and presents a sympathetic look at the illness in “Out of isolation,” an article published in The Telegraph. The story also includes details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display at St. Louis Mills. (Illinois) (4/21/09) http://www.thetelegraph.com/articles/cannedy_25929___article.html/syndrome_chronic.html The St. Louis Post-Dispatch offers information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at St. Louis Mills in its events calendar. (Missouri) (4/17/09) Details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display at St. Louis Mills is included in the calendar of The St. Louis American. (Missouri) (4/09/09) The Northwest County Journal provides details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit at St. Louis Mills in its events calendar. (Missouri) (4/08/09) Information about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display at St. Louis Mills is included in the calendar of The Overland/St. Ann Journal. (Missouri) (4/08/09) The Spectator, Seattle University’s campus publication, profiles student Amanda Rinkel and her battle with CFS and FM in “Reborn in pain, living in hope: Seattle U student Amanda Rinkel conquers student life despite constant pain and fatigue.” She is planning activities to raise awareness of both illnesses in recognition of CFS Awareness Day May 12. (Washington) (4/08/09) http://media.www.su-spectator.com/media/storage/paper948/news/2009/04/08/ Features/Reborn.In.Pain.Living.In.Hope-3702765.shtml In “Sick and tired finds company,” Charlotte Observer Health Writer Karen Garloch describes for readers the happenings at a local CFS support group featuring expert clinician Dr. Charles Lapp as leader. She cites CDC information and includes a sidebar titled “What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” (North Carolina) (3/31/09) http://www.charlotteobserver.com/464/story/632418.html This article was reposted onThe Edwardsville Intelligencer devotes a full page to informing readers of its “On The Edge of the Weekend” entertainment section about “The Faces of CFS” display at St. Louis Mills. The article includes images from the exhibit and basic information about the illness. (Illinois) (3/26/09) Carol Perry, a columnist and CFS patient, mentions “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in Reno in her column in The Nevada Appeal. (Nevada) (3/15/09) http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20090315/BUSINESS/903139913/1005/ NONE&parentprofile=1058&title=Taking%20financial%20advice%20to%20a%20personal%20level The Daily Sparks Tribune publishes “Silent suffering,” a thorough and sympathetic portrait of CFS and Reno patient Kelley Mooneyham. Writer Jessica Garcia educates readers about the illness and includes details about the local display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit and the IACFS conference hosted in Reno. (Nevada) (3/12/09) http://www.dailysparkstribune.com/pages/full_story?article-Silently%20suffering%20=&page_label=home_top_stories_news&id=2060443-Silently+suffering&widget=push&instance=home_news_right&open=& The Reno News & Review includes details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit’s display in that city in the “This Week” events listing. (“The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (Nevada) (3/11/09 & 3/18/09) The Reno Gazette-Journal profiles CFS patient Kelley Mooneyham in “Life slows to a halt for those with debilitating weakness.” Writer Geralda Miller tells readers about Mooneyham’s experiences with the illness and educates readers with basic CFS information. She also mentions the local display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in a sidebar. (Nevada) (3/10/09) http://www.rgj.com/article/20090310/LIV/903100302 The Nevada Appeal includes information about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Reno in its events calendar. (Nevada) (3/08/09) The Source newspapers in the Shelby, Michigan area publish an article titled “Current economy hurting more than personal finances.” It discusses stress as a major factor in CFS and offers a basic overview of the illness using CDC information. (Michigan) (3/08/09) http://www.sourcenewspapers.com/stories/030809/loc_story26001.shtml The Reno Gazette-Journal includes details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in a short article titled “Photo exhibit to stop at Meadowood Mall.” (Nevada) (3/06/09) http://www.rgj.com/article/20090306/NEIGHBORHOODS06/903060322/1247/neighborhoods The North Lake Tahoe Bonanza provides details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Reno. . (“The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) (Nevada) (3/06/09) An article in the Coaster includes facts about CFS as it promotes a fundraising event for the New Jersey CFS Association. (“Gift Auction in Neptune to Benefit Chronic Fatigue Dysfunction”) (New Jersey) (3/05/09) The O’Fallon Community News offers information about the upcoming display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in the St. Louis area in April. (“The Faces of Chronic Fatigue”) (Missouri) (3/04/09) The Brunswick News provides basic facts about the illness from the CDC in a very brief article titled “Know risks of chronic fatigue.” (Georgia) (3/03/09) The North Lake Tahoe Bonanza educates readers about CFS in “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” The article describes the illness and who gets it, and provides details about “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit, including notes about some of the patients pictured in it. (Nevada) (2/27/09) http://www.tahoebonanza.com/article/20090227/NEWS/902269960&parentprofile=search The Battle Mountain Bugle offers details about the display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Reno. (Nevada) (2/18/09) The Humboldt Sun provides details about the March display of “The Faces of CFS” traveling photo exhibit in Reno. (Nevada) (2/17/09) The Savannah Morning News includes facts and figures about CFS in an article titled “Chronic fatigue sufferers to welcome national expert,” announcing a lecture by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum. It also tells the story of local CFS patients Craig Burgess and Mary Carter. (Georgia) (2/10/09) http://savannahnow.com/node/669574 The January issue of Taste For Life magazine includes a short article titled “No ‘Yuppie Flu.’” It quotes the CDC’s Dr. William Reeves and Association President & CEO Kimberly McCleary as it dispels the “myth” of CFS as an imagined illness. (New Hampshire) (1/01/09) |
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