Writing

Selected samples are available at the links below.

Contact John at 412.760.2299 or johnfries@comcast.net.

Journalism

Pittsburgh Magazine

Shadyside: A Proud Tradition That Continues to Evolve


Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Calling Off Well: The Occasional 'Mental Health Day'

Turning a Personal Tragedy Into Public Good

Pittsburgh Boomers

James Taylor -- Making Music and Memories
Pittsburghers Celebrate America
Pittsburgh's Military Veterans Share Remarkable Experiences
Retired General Alexander Haig Visits Pittsburgh
Local Actress Takes On New Job--And Pet

PNC Strategies
PNC's magazine for emerging businesses
2006 Issue PDF file
2005 Issue PDF file


North Hills Magazine

A Holiday Gift to the North Hills
Haunted North Hills


Peters & Point South Magazine

Business Profile:
Crossroads Speech & Hearing
Dear Neighbor, from Waterdam Commons
Business Profile: CK Gallery Portraits
Business Profile: Leaf and Bean Company
Business Profile: Tandem Health Care

Builders' Edge Magazine

Coventry Estates: Building Tomorrow's Legends

Western PA Guide to Good Health

Editorial
Pain Management
Hearing Problems Are in the Ear
Profile: David Welker, MD

Western Pennsylvania Hospital News

Twenty Years of Hospital Information Technology (Jan. 2006)
Twenty Years of Hospital Public Relations and Marketing (Nov. 2005)
Hospital CEOs reflect on Past, Present Challenges (Sept. 2005)
New Hospital Council President Glad to Be Back Home (Aug. 2005)
Vantage Take Action to Ensure Continued Medicaid Funding (Aug. 2005)
Pittsburgh Conference Underscores Need for Organ Donations (June 2005)
UPMC McKeesport Announces New Services at 28th Invitational (May 2005)
Mon River FLEET Improving Health of Local Communities (March 2005)
Vantage Joins With Nortel to Provide Cutting-Edge Technology (March 2005)
Vantage Provides Document Security (Feb. 2005)
Son Succeeds Father at RPI Consulting (Feb 2005)
Clean Linen and Much More (Jan. 2005)
Forbes Regional VP Brings Energy and Vision (Dec. 2004)
Executive Profile: Cindy Schamp, CEO, Alle-Kiski Medical Center
Executive Profile: Elizabeth Concordia, CEO, UPMC Presbyterian
Executive Profile: Jerry Fedele, CEO, West Penn Allegheny H.S.
Executive Profile: Renee Frazier, CEO, VHA
Dynamic Director Oversees VHA Member Services
New Technology Improves Accuracy and Efficiency

Cavcon Construction Continues Family Tradition
New WPAHS CEO Plans to Move System Forward
UPMC McKeesport Receives State Designation

Chicago Hospital News

Hospital Technology Leaders Recognized
Firm Helps Hospitals Define Problems, Implement Solutions
American Nursing Services is Batting 1.000
Council For Jewish Elderly Serves Seniors Across Chicago
Hospital Marketing and PR: Meeting Challenges
Chicago Top Doc Attributes Success to Patient Focus
Executive Profile: Jesus M. Ong,CEO, South Shore Hospital
Executive Profile: Jackie Conrad, VP, Mount Sinai Hospital
Hospital Professionals' Social Lives Improving

South Florida Hospital News
Payments, Physician Issues and Liability Lawsuits (Jan. 2006)
The Doug Williams Group Helps Florida PACE Centers (Sept. 2005)
Humana's Matt Taylor Brings Diverse Background to Role (July 2005)
The Doug Williams Group Helps Improve Patient Satisfaction (July 2005)
Diversity Top Priority at HCA
Employees Lead Turnaround at Baptist Hospital
South Florida Law Firm Provides Dual Expertise
Mount Sinai Medical Center Has HEARTS
Fifth-Generation Attorney Leads Philanthropic Funding
Catherine Parks: From the Hospital to the Courtroom
Dr. Walter Janke: Another Chapter in This Innovator's History
Aventura Hospital Has Dramatic Process Improvements
S. Florida Hospital and Healthcare Assn. Celebrates 60 Years
Executive Profile: Dr. Fred Lippman, Chancellor, Nova Southeastern
Carlos Reyes: A Life and Career of Commitment

Vantage Healthcare Network
Spring 2005 Newsletter
Fall 2004 Newsletter

Vantage Apothecary Provides Pharmacy Services
Document Shredding Service Supports Security Initiatives
Vantage Linen Service Supports Several Hospitals

News Releases

Midlife Crisis Comedy Tour
Pittsburgh Comedian Kicks Off National Tour

First Defense

New, Unique Do-it-Yourself Kit Protects Home Windows

Lava New Media

Lava Creates Web-Based Educational Games for Nurses Nationwide
Innovative Interactive Company Launches in Pittsburgh


Four Chefs of Pittsburgh
Four Pittsburgh Chefs Selected to Bottle Signature Dressings

Martin Productions
Company Launches Website to Bring Video
Professionals and Clients Together


Mine Safety Appliances
New Communications System for Firefighters from MSA

PAN Support Network
Pittsburgh-Area Man Releases CD to Help MDs and Patients

Savvior Technology Solutions

Savvior Wires United Steelworkers Association
E-PennDot: Tech Company Helps Motorists Navigate Detours
Savvior to Introduce Tectrix Software Suite

UPMC Shadyside
Newly Renovated Radiation Oncology Center Opens
Japanese Nurses Come to Pgh. for Educational Exchange
Humor Helps to Heal Patients' Pain

UPMC Passavant

UPMC Passavant Named One of Top 100 Hospitals in US
UPMC Passavant Introduces Campaign to Keep Hospital Quiet
UPMC Passavant Continues to Strive for Five
Emergency Department Receives Top Honors

Washington Hospital
Innovative Surgery for Degenerative Disc Disease
Hospital Introduces Heart Failure Initiative
Her Health, Fall 2002 article: "HELP Center"
Her Health, Spring 2003 article: "Women and Cancer"

Marketing Collateral

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Advertising

Allegheny Medical
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Radio Commercial

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AroundYourTown.com
TV Commercial--please e-mail for video copy


C&G Ranch
Magazine Ad

Fast Forward Video Expo

Direct Mailer

Washington Hospital Cancer Center
Print Ad
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Screenplays and Scripts

Film

Blue Myst Road
A Day in the Life of Gene Simmons

Video
Little Sisters of the Poor







Writing Capabilities

• Advertising
• Article writing
• Brochures
• Case studies
• Comedy & humor
• Commercials (radio & TV)

• Crisis communications
• Direct marketing
• Editing
• Editorial writing
• Employee communications

• E-newsletters & e-blasts
• Event graphics
• Flyers
• Ghostwriting

• Logos & identities
• Marketing
collateral
• Newsletters
• News releases
• News writing
• Podcasts
• Posters
• PowerPoint presentations
• PR materials
• Press kits
• Promo kits
• Radio programs
• Sales support materials
• Screenwriting & direction
• Speechwriting
• Web sites