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"Jessie Gruman knows of what she speaks. If you or a loved one has received a devastating diagnosis, AfterShock lays out what to do and how to do it. This is a work I will want to share with family and friends." — Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, PhD, President, Institute of Medicine |
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AfterShock Event Schedule for Upcoming Appearances, Interviews, Talks and Tour Dates
USC Annenberg School For Communication Colloquium
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:00 PM
"The Burden of Choice: Consumers making health care decisions." Dr. Gruman will discuss efforts to fight escalating health costs through widened consumer choice, and unintended consequences of many market-based approaches. She will share lessons that health communicators and journalists can learn from these developments. To RSVP click here.
Salve Regina University's 58th Commencement
Sunday, May 18, 2008
An honorary degree will be presented to Jessie Gruman at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. Hasbro Chairman Alan Hassenfeld will be giving the commencement address. For more information visit Salve Regina.
Health Care Alliance Cooperative Annual Seminar
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7:45–10:15 AM
Dr. Gruman will deliver the Keynote address, Cracking the Code of Consumer/Patient Engagement. Download the seminar pamphlet (pdf) for details.
Rotary Club of Madison, Wisconsin
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 12:00 PM
Rotary Meeting at Inn on the Park with Author Jessie Gruman; Dealing with Life-Altering Illness. For more information visit the Madison Rotarians.
Cancer Survivorship Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
Wednesday, June 18–20, 2008
Cancer Survivorship Research: Mapping the New Challenges. The symposium in which Jessie will be participating — New Groups of Cancer Survivors: Those Surviving Second Cancers, Recurrence, and Advanced Disease — is designed to increase understanding of the challenges associated with and needs of the growing population of survivors living longer with complex disease outcomes. For more information take a look at the agenda.
Recent Appearances, Interviews, Talks and Tour Dates
Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting
Friday, March 28, 2008 12:15 PM
Jessie Gruman will deliver the Presidential Lecture, Taking Behavioral Medicine to the People: How to Respond to a Devastating Diagnosis, at the 29th SBM Annual Meeting.
The Business Shrink Radio Show
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:00 PM
Listen Live on SIRIUS Radio or listen to the achived podcast of Peter Morris, available on the Business Shrink website, as he interacts with Jessie on the air.
Seeking Solutions with Suzzane, the Comcast Network
Air date TBA, 2008
The interview was taped on Wednesday, February 20th. Seeking Solutions is comprised of both a 5-minute segment that airs 3 times daily on CNN Headline News, broadcast to more than 20 million viewers on Comcast Cable Systems, as well as a weekly half-hour that airs Sunday evenings on CN8.
For details visit Suzanne.tv
The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida
Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Book Signing in the Walter S. Gubelmann auditorium which is housed in The Esther B. O'Keeffe Gallery Building.
Research Canada Media Science Forum
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Keynote Speaker
The American Academy in Berlin
Thursday, November 29, 2007, 8:00 PM
Stephen Kellen Lecture The Burden of Choice: Citizen Health Decisions in a Democracy.
The District of Columbia Public Library
Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 6:00PM
Free book talk, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Through a question and answer style session, Dr. Gruman shares her insights into the challenging and life-altering questions individuals face after a medical diagnosis.
The Chicago Public Library
Thursday, November 8, 2007, 6:30PM
Free book talk, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 3:00 PM
Book Talk in Princeton, New Jersey.
The Eugene Public Library
Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 3:00 PM
Free book talk. Books for purchase and signing provided by the University of Oregon Bookstore.
The Seattle Public Library
Thursday, November 1, 2007 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Author Reading at the Central Library designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Rem Koolhaas.
New York City 92nd Street Y
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 6:30PM
Book Talk: Shopping for the Doctor and Hospital That's Right for You.
Purchase tickets directly online.
Annals of Family Medicine Editorial Board in Vancouver
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Keynote: Science and the Media.
University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center
Friday, October 19, 2007
The Center's 6th Annual UWCCC Symposium is designed to educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers about multidisciplinary treatment of specific cancers. This year the fall cancer conference will focus on issues of long-term survivorship. Jessie's keynote — How to Dance When a Patient's Leading.
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 8:00PM
Download an Event Flyer for a free community presentation at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
PinnacleCare Complimentary Webinar
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 2:00 PM Eastern and 11:00 AM Pacific
PinnacleCare is a premier leader of the new and growing industry of personal healthcare advocacy. Register for the complimentary webinar A Devastating Diagnosis: Now What? The Crucial Steps to Getting the Best Treatment.
SUNY Buffalo School of Nursing at 4:30PM
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Eleventh Annual Bonnie Bullough Lecture.
Visit UB School of Nursing for more details.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Wednesday, September, 26, 2007 at 6:00PM
Dr. Jessie Gruman, author of After Shock, will share her insights and experiences in an intimate discussion about her book. Visit Carnegie Library for further info.
Northeastern University Fall Commencement Speech and Honorary Doctorate
Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 7:30PM
Jessie C. Gruman, founder and president of the Center for the Advancement of Health (CFAH), an independent, nonpartisan Washington-based policy institute devoted to strengthening people's abilities to make good use of health care, delivered the keynote address to more than 1,200 students at Northeastern University's fall commencement exercises. Visit Northeastern University for further info.
Jefferson Public Radio (Oregon and California)
Monday, August 27, 2007 from 9:00AM–10:00AM PST
Interview on The Jefferson Exchange, a lively interactive program heard on nine stations of Jefferson Public Radio. Ways to Paricipate.
Live Brodcast on HealthTalk
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 7:00PM EST
Jessie's hourlong web radio interview on HealthTalk is available for replay. The topic is "Five First Steps of Life with Cancer," and the host is Kelly Guenther. Listen to the Replay.
The Open Mind with Richard Heffner on WNET
Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 12PM
The show was rebroadcast on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 8AM, 2PM and 8PM as well as Sunday, August 5th at 9:30AM and 8:30PM on CUNY-TV, Channel 75. Visit the Open Mind.
Healthy Life, on ABC News Now
Thursday, July 26, 2007 on ABC Online and ABC's 24-hour digital cable network at 10AM
Follow the link to an archive of the live interview with ABC's Medical Editor Dr. Lisa Thornton.
The Charlie Rose Show
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 11PM (Check with your local PBS affiliate)
Point your browser to Charlie Rose, comment and don't forget to vote.
NBC's Your Total Health
The Weekend of May 19th
Award-winning journalist and NBC News correspondent, Hoda Kotb serves as the host for this weekly syndicated series.
When and where to catch Jessie on Your Total Health.
Oprah & Friends on XM Satellite Radio (156)
Monday, May 14, 2007 (7am, 1pm and 7pm)
Leading heart surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, YOU: The Smart Patient author and featured expert on Oprah and Friends, Dr. Mehmet Oz talks with author and cancer survivor Jessie Gruman about dealing with the pain and emotions of devestating news. Visit Oprah & Friends for a synopsis. Double Click on the arrow below to listen to an excerpt of the interview with Dr. Oz.
AM Northwest on KATU Television
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 (9:00AM PT)
On the air since 1976, AM Northwest features the personalities and hot topics of interest to residents of the Northwest. Visit AM Northwest for further info.
The Hopkins Sommer Scholars Lecture
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 (4:30–5:30PM)
Turning Science Into Action
Visit Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for further info.
Dean's Lecture University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 (4:00–6:00PM)
The Patient's View: How to Respond to a Devastating Diagnosis
Visit U of Penn School of Nursing for further info.
The Free Library of Philadelphia's 1st Annual Philadelphia Book Festival
Saturday, April 21, 2007 (1:30PM)
Authors including Jessie Gruman will be appearing on stage in the Skyline Room (4th Floor) and will be available after their presentations to sign copies of their new books.
Visit The Philadelphia Book Festival web site for further info. WPVI-TV/6abc Action News' Anita Brikman interviewed Jessie along with other Book Festival Authors. Visit 6abc to view the Book Festival Author Interviews.
Columbia University School of Nursing
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 (12:00–1:00PM)
Responding to a Devastating Diagnosis: The Patient Experience and Implications for Research and Practice. Visit Columbia University School of Nursing.
It's Your Call — Live Television on CN8, The Comcast Network
April 4, 2007 (9–10PM)
Living with Cancer — Despite the fact that Elizabeth Edwards' cancer has returned, her husband, John Edwards, is continuing his campaign. Some think this is a wise decision, while others feel this may be selfish on John's part. Host Lynn Doyle talks to experts about living and dealing with cancer. Tune in and say what you think by calling 1-877-CN8-LIVE or by e-mailing questions.
93.9 FM KPDQ – The Georgene Rice Show
Monday, April 2, 2007 (4–6 PM PT)
A weekday talk radio show hosted by gospel musician Georgene Rice out of the Pacific Northwest.
NYU Clinical Cancer Center
Thursday, March 29th, 2007 (6:00–7:30 PM)
160 East 34th Street (between Lexington and Third Avenues) Room 1121
What to Do When the Doctor Gives You — or Someone You Love — a Devastating Diagnosis. Visit NYU Clinical Cancer Center for further info.
HealthTalk Live Online
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 (5:30 PDT/8:30 EDT)
In light of the recent news about Elizabeth Edwards and Tony Snow, Jessie has been asked by show host Judy Forman to return to "HealthTalk Live," the internet radio show. The focus will be on life after getting a serious diagnosis and she will be joined by another guest Hester Hill Schnipper, author of After Cancer. Tune in Live »
WNYC – New York Public Radio
Monday, March 26, 2007 (12–2 PM)
Host Leonard Lopate's conversation with writer Jessie Gruman on how patients and their families can cope with an overwhelming diagnosis. Listen to this Espisode »
HealthRadio.Net
Friday, March 23, 2007 (1–2 PM)
Andrew Schorr's Patient Power connects you with leading medical experts on important health topics. Listen to a podcast of the show Dealing with the Shock of a Serious Diagnosis or Listen to the Stream Now »
Health Styles WBAI Pacifica Radio 99.5 FM
Friday, March 9th, 2007 (1:00–2:00 PM)
Produced and hosted by registered nurses Diana Mason and Barbara Glickstein, the program focuses on personal health, health policy, and health issues locally, nationally and internationally. Visit Health Styles on WBAI for info about the show.
An archived version of the interview has been made available by WBAI, either Download the MP3 or Play the Podcast »
The Michael Dresser Show
Friday, March 9th, 2007 (4:40 PM EST)
Nationally Syndicated Talk Radio Show Host Michael Dresser interviews author Jessie Gruman about AfterShock. Visit The Michael Dresser Show »
CBS Up to the Minute
Friday, March 2, 2007
Click to watch a streaming video clip of the interview »
N12CT 12 on Health (Cablevision)
Weekend of Feb. 24th
12 on Health, hosted by Gillian Neff, airs Dr. Gruman segment Feb. 24–25.
Visit News12.com for viewing schedule.
U.S. News & World Report
February 26, 2007 (Page 20)
Jessie Gruman: "I Have Some News"
Visit USNews.com to read the Q&A.
NewsTalk 790 KFYO
February 23, 2007
Lubbock, Texas — The South Plains Source for News, Talk and Weather
with Host Rex Andrew
Visit KFYO »
WUSA-TV (CBS), Washington, DC
Thursday, February 15, 2007
9 News Now Live TV interview
9News Now's morning anchor, Andrea Roane, talked about the ways Dr. Gruman learned how to cope with a scary diagnosis.
Watch a streaming video clip of the Interview »
KOMO 1000 News
Tuesday, February 14, 2007
Radio Interview with Kristin Hanes
Seattle, Washington
Washington Post Live Discussion
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at Noon EST
How Much Do You Want — or Need — to Know?
Jessie Gruman, founder of the Center for the Advancement of Health, went online to discuss her her new book, "Aftershock," excerpted in the Health section of the Washington Post. Read the transcript of the discussion »
HealthTalk Live Online
September 20, 2006
Host Judy Foreman interviews Dr. Jessie Gruman, social psychologist and author about her forthcoming book, "Aftershock: What to Do When the Doctor Gives You or Someone You Love a Devastating Diagnosis."
Being diagnosed with a serious illness is often a ticket to an emotional rollercoaster. Tune in to learn about coping with a new diagnosis and next steps in moving on. Listen to an archived webcast of the interview »