Professional writer with a background in magazine journalism. Health writer. Fiction storyteller. My work has appeared in medical publications and literary journals. MFA Candidate.
Breastless in America
Survivor helps women find hope, healing and closure after breast cancer
Restoring Lives
Plastic surgeon's mission trips back home are helping women choose life after diagnosis.
Sisterhood- Stronger Together
Four-time breast cancer survivor changing the narrative, restoring hope in the Black community.
It's Time: Black Plastic Surgeons address systemic racism in medicine and offer insight for making a change
With systemic racism in the national spotlight, Black plastic surgeons offer insight on the challenges they face in the field and prescribe a better path forward.
The Breast Goddesses - Survivors helps women to the finish line
Breast Cancer Awareness- Survivors help women cross the finish line
A Brave Face
Young author finds courage after reconstructive surgery and inspires others to do the same
Cancer Survivor and Plastic Surgeon Bring Awareness to Underserved Communities
Breast cancer survivor Traci Smith and plastic surgeon Paris Butler, MD, bring awareness to underserved communities and help women of color understand their options.
Navigating Telemedicine in Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgeons discuss the pros and cons of telemedicine
Turning 200
By Kendra Y. Mims • Illustration by Jillian Nickel
In the land where he made a name for himself, the nation’s 16th president—or at least a bobble-headed mascot representing him—is part of the state’s publicity efforts to promote Illinois’ 200th birthday this year.
Reconstructed: Art exhibition puts cancer scars on display
Breast cancer survivors bare their surgical scars in Reconstructed – a photographic exercise representing a woman’s personal victory over the disease.
Power of Sisterhood: Survivors help women rebuild their lives after breast cancer
Genny Small and Jessica Meyers founded Overcomers at the end of their breast cancer journeys, a nonprofit organization that helps women and their families rebuild their lives after breast cancer.
Patient Perspective: Surviving Breast Cancer
Breast cancer survivor shares her story of hope and provides insight to other women facing cancer.
From the Vietnam War to India - and into the Maliniac Circle
David Leber, MD, gives back to the specialty through mission trips and Maliniac contributions
Maintaining the conversation about diversity throughout plastic surgery
Plastic surgeons discuss how to improve racial and gender diversity within the specialty.
Is there an age limit for cosmetic surgery?
Surgeons discuss patient safety tips for the elderly cosmetic patient