Hello, I’m Rhonda Rowland. Former CNN medical correspondent. Current video producer, talent and medical writer.

What do people do when they have a medical question? A health concern? Search the internet, right? That’s where I come in. I research, produce, write, report and create the content that gives them information and insight. Do you need stories developed for your website, news and information channel, program or conference? That’s where I can help you.

Why me? I have more than 30 years of experience communicating medical and health information to the public. I’ve had the opportunity to work for a major media outlet, top tier health websites, academia, government health agencies, non-profits, the medical industry, start-ups and more. And, I love it!

My Career

I’m often asked if I’m a doctor. No, I’m not. Then I’m asked how I got into medical reporting. It all started with a college internship at the Cancer Information Service (CIS) based at the University of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center. It led to a job offer. At CIS I was google before there was google. People called the cancer hotline with questions about cancer. I found the answers. Comforted the callers. Tried to give hope. As a communications specialist I also worked with the media to share information about cancer. I found a purpose and passion I loved in helping people during a great time of need and uncertainty.

Marriage to my college sweetheart took me to Atlanta and connections led me to CNN. There was a producer opening in the medical news unit. I knew something about medicine. I got the job. At CNN  I learned how to produce, write for television and the internet, voice a script and report on camera. I learned the power of story telling to share health information. Over the next 16 years my knowledge base grew to include cardiovascular disease, neurological disease and mental health, women’s health, pediatrics, arthritis, surgical advances, drug development and more.

When I tell people it was amazing to work at CNN they ask why I left. My choice. My husband and I adopted our daughter from China. We also have a biological son. It was time for me to focus more on my family.

My career didn’t stop. Since 2002 I’ve used my story telling skills and gained more experience to serve a range of healthcare clients.

My Medical Story

There’s more to my story. I have a rare liver disease that was diagnosed when I was 21. It’s called Wilson disease and it’s usually fatal if not diagnosed and treated. I know what it’s like to search for a diagnosis, stay current on the best treatment, manage a chronic medical condition and live life. I shared some of my story for WebMD. I’ve been incredibly blessed and that’s why I do the work I do.

Do you have a story that needs to be told? Let me help you. Together we can change lives for the better.

My Professional Highlights

You’ll find more about my professional accomplishments on my resume. Please click here for a printable PDF.

I invite you to visit my YouTube channel  to see examples of what I can offer you. Below are a couple of my highlight reels.