freelance writing/journalism
"How Appalachia Educated This Transplant Turned Advocate," November 2021. https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/2021/11/commentary-how-appalachia-educated-this-transplant-turned-advocate/
AWARD NOMINATION
"What Are the Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery?" April 3, 2019, Next Avenue, nominated for a 2020 MORE (Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence) Award by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
"From Love Canal to Tesoro, the Fight for Environmental Justice Continues," March 2, 2020, www.NextAvenue.org/environmental-justice-lois-gibbs-and-linda-garcia/
AGING AND SENIOR LIVING
I've been writing for NextAvenue.org, the "leading public media journalism source serving readers 50+," since 2018.
"The Light and Dark Side of Melatonin," August 24, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/the-light-dark-side-of-melatonin/
"Aging with Lupus," September 7, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/aging-lupus-what-you-need-to-know/
"Diabetes and the Effects of Aging," June 6, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/diabetes-and-effects-of-aging/
"Do You Have Menopausal Acne?," June 9, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/do-you-have-menopausal-acne/
"How to Stay Flexible at Any Age," April 14, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/how-to-stay-flexible-as-you-age/
"What is Male Menopause?" March 23, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/male-menopause-what-is-it/
"Is It Blushing or Rosacea?" March 20, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/is-it-blushing-or-rosacea/
"Coronary Stents: What They Are and What They Do," March 16, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/coronary-stents-what-they-are-what-they-do/
"Non-Traditional Treatments For Menopause Symptoms: What Works," January 23, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/non-traditional-treatments-for-menopause/
"Why Men Over 50 Should Prioritize Their Health," June 20, 2022, https://www.nextavenue.org/men-over-50-should-prioritize-health/
"Menstruation: A Reflection on Periods," January 11, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/menstruation-a-reflection-on-periods/
"Retiring on a Shoestring: How It's Going 2 Years Later," October 7, 2021,
https://www.nextavenue.org/retiring-on-a-shoestring-how-its-going/
"How Does Your School Garden Grow? Volunteers thrive on sharing their gardening passion with kids," August 14, 2019, https://www.NextAvenue.org/how-does-your-school-garden-grow/
"Retiring on a Shoestring," July 26, 2019, https://www.NextAvenue.org/retiring-on-a-shoestring/
*Reprinted in Forbes, http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2019/07/26/how-one-couple-retired-on-a-shoestring-and-you-can-too/
*Reprinted on PBS.org "Chasing the Dream," on July 31, 2019,
pbs.org/wnet/chasing-the-dream/stories/how-to-retire-on-a-shoestring-budget/
"Safety Tips for Snowbirds," December 19, 2018,
https://www.NextAvenue.org/safety-tips-snowbirds/
"'Good Neighbors of Park Slope' Helps Residents Age in Place," May 3, 2018, https://www.NextAvenue.org/good-neighbors-park-slope-age-in-place/
"Try Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention," July 9, 2018 https://www.NextAvenue.org/tai-chi-balance-fall-prevention/
"What to Know About Thinning Skin and Bruising Skin," November 12, 2018 https://www.NextAvenue.org/thinning-skin-bruising-skin/
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
"My Body is Just Fine, Thank You Very Much," August 3, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/my-body-is-just-fine-thank-you-very-much/
"Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Causes, Triggers, and Treatments," April 18, 2023, https://www.nextavenue.org/irrritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-what-to-know/
"Should You See a Physiatrist for Your Back Pain?" November 11, 2022, https://www.nextavenue.org/should-you-see-a-physiatrist-for-your-back-pain/
"Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Tea," December 26, 2022, https://www.nextavenue.org/everything-youve-always-wanted-to-know-about-tea/
"Improve Your Health Literacy," November 3, 2022, https://www.nextavenue.org/improve-your-health-literacy/
Reprinted on Dow Jones Newswires, Morningstar.com
"What Twiggy Taught Me About Body Image, March 30, 2022, https://www.nextavenue.org/should-i-forgive-twiggy/
"Fibromyalgia: What You Need to Know," March 16, 2022, https://www.nextavenue.org/fibromyalgia-what-you-need-to
"Nontraditional Treatments for the Common Cold: Do They Work?" https://www.NextAvenue.org/non-traditional-treatment-cold-work/ November 15, 2021
"Feel the Beat! Unwind at home with your very own percussion massager," Costco Connection, October 24, 2021
"Safe in the Sun," Costco Connection, May 2021
"Screen time," Costco Connection, July 2020
"When Strokes Strike," Costco Connection, May 2020
"Colorectal Cancer," Costco Connection, 2020
"What to Do if You have Hip Pain," January 27, 2020, https://www.NextAvenue.org/hip-pain/
"What Are the Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery?" April 2, 2019, https://www.NextAvenue.org/alternatives-knee-replacement-surgery/
Nominated for a 2020 MORE Award by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
"Play Misty for Me," The Costco Connection, October 2018
"Transformations for a Brighter Future," from Live Well, Summer 2017, (cosmetic surgery), a publication of Christus Spohn Hospital
"Lifestyle Changes to Help Control High Blood Pressure," March 11, 2019, https://www.NextAvenue.org/control-high-blood-pressure/
“A Crisis of Faith,” and “HIV Testing and Treatment,” POZ Latino Supplement, https://nebula.wsimg.com/9edd8fb00ce172dc851d79ca73d5d91d?AccessKeyId=6E83C2501F79E44297F5&disposition=0&allloworigin=1
"The ABCs of Hepatitis,” Every Second Counts, published by the National Safety Council
“When You’re Stressed Out,” Food & Fitness Advisor (Weill Medical College of Cornell University)
“What You “Knead” to Know about Massage,” Family Safety & Health
“Don’t Sweat the Sun,” Today’s Supervisor
“Fact or Fad? The Truth About Herbal Remedies,” Family Safety & Health
“Help Fight the War on Occupational Cancer,” Today’s Supervisor
PHYSICIANS AND MEDICINE
"Burned out: Recognizing and addressing burnout in you and your staff," Practice Link, Winter 2019, https://journal.practicelink.com/featured/burned-out"
"Doctor Come Lately," Unique Opportunities: The Physician's Resource
"Is Rural Medicine for You?" Unique Opportunities: The Physician's Resource
AUTOMOTIVE AND DRIVING SAFETY
"How Women Can Avoid Car Repair Ripoffs," Next Avenue, August 6, 2018, https://www.nextavenue.org/women-car-repair-ripoffs
"Rubber Match," Costco Connection, March 2020
"Get Defensive," GEICO Direct
Safedriver (National Safety Council):
Safedriver (National Safety Council):
"Deliver the Goods Safely"
"Wildlife and Cars: A Deadly Combination"
"Avoid Roadway Aggression"
"Reach Your Long-Distance Destinaion Safely This Summer"
"Ride Out Aggressive Drivers"
"Dialing and Driving: A Safe Combination?"
"Seconds Count in Following Distance"
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
I've written 33 Corporate Secretary articles, on Risk, Proxy Season, Cyber-Security Risk, Corporate Secretary Success, ESG, and Compliance. To access all of my articles, see https://corporatesecretary.com/author/debbie-miller
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
“Don’t Miss the Bus on Intersection Safety” (National Safety Council)
Safeworker (National Safety Council):
“Don't Get Hot Under the Hood”
“Use Your Head--Wear a Hard Hat,”
“There’s a ‘Lot’ to Know about Parking Lot Safety”
“Don’t Blow Your Chance to Prepare for Tornadoes”
"First Responders to the Rescue"
Today’s Supervisor (National Safety Council):
“Job Safety Analyss: A Best Practice for Your Workplace”
“Alarmed About Fire Safety?”