Kendra Mims
Creative Writer & Storyteller
My editorial background includes feature writing, content marketing, copy editing, ghostwriting, speech writing, magazine publishing and creating content for medical associations.
PROJECTS
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Navigating Telemedicine in Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgeons discuss the pros and cons of telemedicine
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Maintaining the conversation about diversity throughout plastic surgery
Plastic surgeons discuss how to improve racial and gender diversity within the specialty.
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Is there an age limit for cosmetic surgery?
Surgeons discuss patient safety tips for the elderly cosmetic patient
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Lessons learned from tennis, tragedy and plastic surgery
Plastic surgeon shares how she overcame adversity through her love of tennis
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Plastic Surgeons Discuss Breast Cancer Journey
Four female plastic surgeons discuss their cancer journey and being on the other side of treatment as a patient
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Breast Cancer Survivor Reminds Women They Are Never Alone
Breast Cancer Survivor Reminds Women They Are Never Alone Through Fashion
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Plastic Surgeon leads separation of conjoined twins
More than 50 medical staff join together to perform the hospital's first separation of conjoined twins
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Body Dysmorphia Poses Challenge for Plastic Surgeons
Plastic surgeons and mental health professionals discuss the challenges of the BDD patient
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Plastic Surgeons discuss the good and ugly impact of reality TV
Plastic Surgeons weigh in on today's reality TV and its impact on the specialty....the good, bad, and ugly.
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Plastic Surgeon Wins Silver Medal at Rio Paralympics
After an auto accident leaves Dr. Doerr paralyzed, he accomplishes his lifelong dream to take home a medal.