Recent insights from LCWA

Recently, the LCWA healthcare team participated in a luncheon hosted by the Publicity Club of Chicago entitled, “Rx for Healthcare Media,” where some of Chicago’s leading healthcare journalists discussed how to stand out in Chicago’s competitive healthcare market and gave PR pros insights into working with journalists during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel included Scott Becker, publisher of Becker’s Healthcare;

The last few weeks have been unlike any others. We are all grappling with the reality that the COVID-19 pandemic is going to disrupt our lives and plans for the foreseeable future. Though stressful, maintaining our work on behalf of clients brings us a sense of normalcy. LCWA service continues uninterrupted for our clients. Here’s how we’re working through it:

I’ve spent a lot of time working remotely, and suddenly, most others in our office are doing the same. While the short commute and lack of distractions are great, it can also be isolating and hard to collaborate. Here are some of my tips for starting a work from home routine that keeps you happy and productive. Stay on schedule.

On Sunday morning many Americans had to“spring forward,” turning the clock ahead an hour for daylight saving time. Unfortunately, according to an official Health Advisory by our client the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), studies show that moving into or out of daylight saving time has adverse effects on sleep/wake patterns that can last five to seven days. And