Members of the media who would like information about Samuel Merritt University, background for a related news story, or to interview one of our faculty/staff experts as a source please contact:
Elizabeth Valente
Associate Director of Media Relations and Publications
450 30th St, Suite 2840
Oakland, CA 94609
evalente@samuelmerritt.edu
Office: 510.869.6243
Cell: 510.725.7980
The Associate Director of Publications and Media Relations promotes Samuel Merritt University news and information through local, State and national media on topics that range from health sciences education to the University's role in the greater community. Faculty experts in the field of nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant and podiatric medicine provide opinion and information for the media who contact the OP. Institutional publications to inform and/or support SMU events or activities are also produced such as brochures, newsletters, press releases and other hardcopy and web based publications.
SMU in the News: 
February 2012
- Dazzle of Technology May Contribute to High Medicare Costs
Podiatry Management Online - Engaging OT Graduate Students in Advocacy and Government Affairs in California
Occupational Therapy Association of California - OT Students Connect with Clients in the Pediatric Clinic
Occupational Therapy Association of California - It's Possible to Find Killer Shoes That Won't Ruin Your Feet
Podiatry Management Online - Why Is Medicare's Bill For Artificial Feet Rising, When Diabetic Amputations Are Decreasing?
Huffington Post - Medicare's bill for artificial feet is questioned
Yahoo! Finance - Are High Heels Ruining Your Feet?
Washingtonian - CA Podiatrist Recognized for Charitable Surgeries
Podiatry Management Online - Japanese Physicians Visit U.S. PA and NP Programs
Advance for NPs & PAs - FNP Students Create Bilingual Diabetes Education Program
Advance for NPs & PAs
January 2012
- MN Podiatrist to Focus on Wound Healing in Cameroon
Podiatry Management Online - Podiatric Health Needs of Homeless Populations as a Public Health Concern
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - For 12th time, Duluth couple makes Cameroon care their mission
Duluth News Tribune - AZ Podiatrist Injects Amniotic Membrane to Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Podiatry Management Online - Scottsdale podiatrist develops foot-ulcer treatment
AZ Central - Why your doctor wants you to buy MORE shoes...and other facts every woman (and man) should know about their feet
Daily Mail UK - Occupational Therapy Students add Dress Up as a way to Connect with Clients in the Pediatric Clinic
Put Me Back Together - CSPM Names New Research Room after Biomechanical Pioneer
Podiatry Management Online - SMU Students Help Combat Health Problems in the Hispanic/Latino Community
Nurse Together - Post-Op Patients Should Avoid the Ocean: CA Podiatrist
Podiatry Management Online - Chafing In Salt And Fresh Water
Swimming World - From Education to Vaccination: Nursing Students Learn How to Staff Clinical Programs
Nurse Together
December 2011
Recent press releases:
February 2012
December 2011