About Us
Healthcare Resources by Millennials for Millennials
Would it surprise you to learn that millennials may be substantially less healthy as they age – in 2017, those aged 34 to 36 were 11 percent less healthy than Gen Xers aged 34 to 36 in 2014?
When compared to the national population, millennials are more affected by behavioral health conditions than physical ones, with the highest increases shown in rates of major depression and hyperactivity despite unprecedented access to healthcare information.
Designed “for millennials and by millennials,” our content is written and produced by millennials and includes experts from relevant fields who are a part of Gen Y.
YMyHealth is here to help you make informed decisions about your health.
Meet the Team
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Melissa Schenkman
FOUNDER
Melissa is an award-winning health and medical writer and journalist currently based in Atlanta, Georgia. She has a wealth of experience writing for professional and lay audiences.
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Alex Edelson
STAFF WRITER
Alex is currently working at HSCSN/Children’s National in Washington, DC, as a Senior Marketing Specialist. He is a Program Assistant within the External Affairs department. Alex holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Communications from American University. He has a background in research, communications and Public Relations.
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Julie Woon
CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST
Julie is the Director of Content Strategy at NP Digital. With a bachelor’s degree in communication and a master’s degree in journalism, she loves all things media and writing. Julie is responsible for optimizing the YMyHealth website and supporting earned media initiatives and content development.
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Sam Bickford
STAFF WRITER
Sam is an instructor of English at Louisiana State University and a millennial with Type 1 Diabetes. He has a Master’s Degree in Southern Literature and an MFA in Creative Writing.
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Brandon Ruse
STAFF WRITER
Brandon has written for large organizations such as Forbes, Tandem Diabetes, DirecTV, and many more. Brandon loves to write articles in the health, wellness, and technology verticals. Brandon is legally blind and loves to travel and skydive.
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Angela D. Smith
STAFF WRITER
Angela D. Smith is a seasoned multimedia producer and communications professional. For the past eight years, she has worked at a healthcare research funding organization in Washington, DC, and is passionate about patient advocacy, health literacy, and the importance of providing access to quality health and healthcare for all in the United States.
