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Katie Arvia

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  • Digital Content Specialist and Journalist, Freelance
Chicago, Lansing
As seen in: Patch, The DO, Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle, The Lansing Journal, WXAV-FM (Chicago, IL)

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Katie Arvia’s Biography

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✨ There’s always room for another story. ✨

Hi there! I’m Katie, a dedicated writer with a passion for sharing the human side of news reporting and journalism.

I work full-time for the American Osteopathic Association where I serve as an editor for our online magazine, The DO. I am also a freelance journalist for The Lansing Journal.

I recently received my Master of Arts degree from Governors State University, and graduated with a 4.0! I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Xavier Un…

Katie Arvia’s Journalist Portfolio

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How a New York emigre program laid the groundwork for a global health platform

How a New York emigre program laid the groundwork for a global health platform

Dr. Mike has built a platform dedicated to delivering trustworthy health information to millions, thanks in p…

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All in the family: How 3 DOs are keeping a multi-generation legacy alive

All in the family: How 3 DOs are keeping a multi-generation legacy alive

Meet the family behind AbendHealth, an independent primary care practice in New Jersey that is rewriting the …

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‘Life’s too short to be miserable.’ The simple advice that shaped a son’s medical journey

‘Life’s too short to be miserable.’ The simple advice that shaped a son’s medical journey

Orthopedic surgeon M. Sean O’Brien, DO, and his son, Cameron O’Brien, DO, reflect on mentorship, medicine and…

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A shared tenacity: The father-son duo practicing whole-person care under the same roof

A shared tenacity: The father-son duo practicing whole-person care under the same roof

Neither father nor son had an easy path in medicine, but their challenges only deepened their commitment to t…

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Carrying the torch: When father and son both choose osteopathic medicine

Carrying the torch: When father and son both choose osteopathic medicine

Meet the father-son duos (and trio) who are turning the art of osteopathic medicine into powerful family lega…

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When mother and daughter both choose osteopathic medicine

When mother and daughter both choose osteopathic medicine

Four families, two generations, one shared philosophy: Meet the mother-daughter duos turning the art of osteo…

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Carrying the torch: When father and son both choose osteopathic medicine

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Before osteopathic medical school or the transition into residency, many future physicians learn the heartbeat of healthcare right at home. They grow up watching what it truly means to care for a community, absorbing the values of empathy, dedication and whole-person care over the dinner table. This Father’s Day, The DO is celebrating the unique bond between four osteopathic physicians and their sons who chose to follow in their footsteps.
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A shared tenacity: The father-son duo practicing whole-person care under the same roof

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Editor’s note: This month, we’re celebrating father-son duos in the osteopathic medical profession. To reflect the personal nature of these stories, first names are used throughout. It’s not every day that a father and son can be found practicing medicine within the same hospital system, let alone only one floor away from each other, but for Ret. Col.
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All in the family: How 3 DOs are keeping a multi-generation legacy alive

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Editor’s note: This month, we’re celebrating father-son duos in the osteopathic medical profession. To reflect the personal nature of these stories, first names are used throughout. Never go into business with family, advises a longstanding adage. These three DOs disagree. For David Abend, DO, and his two sons, mixing family and medicine just makes sense.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first journalism job was an internship with TRU Teen Magazine as the Spotlight Editor Intern in 2014.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Lana Winters or Miranda Priestly.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram!

Awards

Gold Circle Award – The DO

2023 - Digital Publications

The Gold Circle Awards recognize and highlight the significant role that marketing, membership, and communications association professionals play in promoting and supporting the growth of associations and their members.

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