Did you know that every 70 seconds, someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer's? In the U.S. alone, there are currently 5 million diagnosed cases of Alzheimer’s and it is the 5th leading cause of death. Alzheimer’s is the second most feared illness in America after cancer (MetLife Foundation Alzheimer’s Survey). One of the most shocking statistics is that Alzheimer’s will cost the nation $210 billion a year by the year 2015 in the form of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries (Alzheimer’s Association report on Facts and Figures about Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, 2007). It is because of these staggering statistics that The Wyche Group was honored to help promote the advance screening of HBO’s latest documentary series The Alzheimer’s Project held at Emory Conference Center & Hotel on Saturday, May 2.
The Alzheimer’s Project will debut nationally on HBO on May 10 as a 4-part series, but a select group of Atlantans will see two segments titled Momentum in Science before the national release. The screening is followed by a panel discussion with Emory’s Alzheimer’s research neurologists, Dr. Allan Levey and Dr. Jim Lah, and other Alzheimer’s experts.
Panelists Dr. Levey and Dr. Lah are two of the nation’s leading researchers in the field of Alzheimer’s treatment and prevention. Drs. Levey and Lah focus their search for a cure on research and clinical trials, moving the body of knowledge on Alzheimer's foward with a greater understanding. Emory University is one of only 32 designated National Institute on Aging ADRC’s and the only one in Georgia. There are currently 12 clinical trials being conducted at the Emory ADRC currently and the general public is urged to participate, especially individuals with a history of Alzheimer’s in their family. Those interested in participating in clinical trials can contact Emory ADRC at www.emoryadrc.com or at (404) 728-6950.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Ellen Adair Wyche of The Wyche Group featured in Atlanta Woman Magazine
Ellen Adair was recently featured in Atlanta Woman magazine's spotlight on "Women Running PR Firms."
"Public relations traditionally has been a field where women not only excelled but also often were the bosses. It is a field where strategic thinking meets relationship skills where creativity meets analytical reasoning. Meet several women, who not only possess these skills, but also either own their own firms or head up nationally owned firms...."
Click here to read the whole article. Scroll to the bottom of the page to read about Ellen Adair.
"Public relations traditionally has been a field where women not only excelled but also often were the bosses. It is a field where strategic thinking meets relationship skills where creativity meets analytical reasoning. Meet several women, who not only possess these skills, but also either own their own firms or head up nationally owned firms...."
Click here to read the whole article. Scroll to the bottom of the page to read about Ellen Adair.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Luke Boggs receives prestigious Cicero Award for speechwriting
The Wyche Group is proud to announce that our adjunct senior writer, Luke Boggs, recently received a Cicero Award for his speechwriting.
The Cicero Speechwriting Awards celebrate the talent in research, writing and rhetoric that help leaders achieve prominence in the public and private sectors. These awards are presented by Vital Speeches of the Day, the leading publication in the speechwriting field.
A Cicero Speechwriting Award showcases a speech as a superior example of contemporary oratory, and it recognizes the writer as a standout in the field.
This is Luke’s second Cicero Award.
Luke has been working with The Wyche Group since early 2008 and he provides our clients with expertise in corporate communication, strategic thinking and executive messaging.
He has written speeches and other key business messages for more than a decade, helping CEOs and other leaders communicate effectively and advancing the agendas of organizations large and small.
Luke's speechwriting work has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The Washington Post and featured in Vital Speeches of the Day. He has written for audiences including the National Governors Association, the Yale School of Management, The Conference Board and the Columbia Political Union.
Formerly an executive speechwriter at MCI, Luke has written for media outlets including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Charlotte Observer and Georgia Public Radio. He has been a columnist with Points North and Creative Loafing, and he currently provides special editing services to a nationally distributed magazine.
We at the Wyche Group congratulate Luke on his accomplishment!
Contact Luke by email at lboggs@thewychegroup.com or call 404-233-4480.
The Cicero Speechwriting Awards celebrate the talent in research, writing and rhetoric that help leaders achieve prominence in the public and private sectors. These awards are presented by Vital Speeches of the Day, the leading publication in the speechwriting field.
A Cicero Speechwriting Award showcases a speech as a superior example of contemporary oratory, and it recognizes the writer as a standout in the field.
This is Luke’s second Cicero Award.
Luke has been working with The Wyche Group since early 2008 and he provides our clients with expertise in corporate communication, strategic thinking and executive messaging.
He has written speeches and other key business messages for more than a decade, helping CEOs and other leaders communicate effectively and advancing the agendas of organizations large and small.
Luke's speechwriting work has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The Washington Post and featured in Vital Speeches of the Day. He has written for audiences including the National Governors Association, the Yale School of Management, The Conference Board and the Columbia Political Union.
Formerly an executive speechwriter at MCI, Luke has written for media outlets including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Charlotte Observer and Georgia Public Radio. He has been a columnist with Points North and Creative Loafing, and he currently provides special editing services to a nationally distributed magazine.
We at the Wyche Group congratulate Luke on his accomplishment!
Contact Luke by email at lboggs@thewychegroup.com or call 404-233-4480.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)