Stop worrying about blogs and social media.
It’s time you get back to running your business.
Let me handle those for you.
I'm Melissa, your expert medical content consultant. You need content that translates the science into consumer information so you can attract more patients. You know content is the way to increase sales, but it's hard to find a writer who can handle complex medical topics. Plus, you don't have enough staff or enough time. I can take this off your plate.
Ready to work with me?
My friends say I'm a purple unicorn in the content world.
It's rare to find a content company that's run by a nurse with medical training in pharmacology, pathophysiology and HIPAA -- who can also write like a pro.
If you ask a basic content writer to explain the Krebs Cycle or the Circle of Willis, they will give you a blank stare. I can handle this kind of science because I have seen it in action at the bedside. I know your patients and their concerns. I can help your brand create content that hits the mark and truly resonates with patients. In a competitive healthcare market, I will make your content more personal and attract new customers.
Let's work together, tell some stories and watch your company move out front.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?" --MLK
Philosophy: Ascent Health Content stands for excellence, quality and attention-to-detail. Clients will find support as they connect with patients and caregivers who seek dignity, respect and clear answers. The name Ascent represents the power of story to elevate health companies to higher levels of success.
Core Values:
Help others
Nail the deadline
Find adventure on the way to the summit.
"With her combination of a solid journalism background and a nursing degree, Melissa writes clearly and compellingly about health issues and other topics. Her knowledge informs her writing, and that shines through in her content. She knows what she's talking about, and she writes it well!" --Eve Becker, Editor, Chicago Health magazine
"Melissa taught me what it truly means to be an advocate for my patients." --King County Public Health Nurse Jocelyn Robinson, MPH, BSN, RN
"Melissa's writing style is clear and to the point, very reader-friendly and entertaining. I highly recommend Melissa for all your writing needs." --Author Elizabeth Atkins, MS, BA
Pricing
Ascent provides content to health companies, including:
Hospitals and health plans
Pharmaceutical companies
Medical equipment companies
Medical software companies
University health systems
Wellness companies
Foothills
$2,500/Quarter
Initial consult/strategy session (60 min)
3-month social media calendar
12 e-mails
Content data analysis
Rocky Mountains:
$3,500/Quarter
Initial consult/strategy session (60 min)
3-month social media calendar
12 e-mails
12 Social Media posts
Content data analysis
Himalayas:
$4,500/Quarter
Initial consult/strategy session (60 min)
3-month social media calendar
12 e-mails
24 Social Media posts
Content data analysis
Press release/media strategy session
A La Carte + Hourly
$1,500 each, including:
Blog posts
Case study
Website landing page
Online article or newsletter
Press release/media strategy session
$200/hr for Specialized health content
A bit about Me
After graduating from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, I published two books and built a 20-year career producing articles for world-class media outlets such as Reuters, Chicago Tribune, Women's Wear Daily, Penguin Books and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. As an award-winning nurse and researcher, I translate complex medical information into engaging, readable copy. With my unique combination of writing talent and medical expertise, I create high-value content that helps you stand out in the healthcare marketplace.
FAQ
Q: Why hire a nurse to write your health content?
A:
- Nurses are the #1 most trusted profession.
- The BSN, RN in our byline can boost your Google ranking.
- We're familiar with clinical terminology. When you talk about a Vanco trough, sepsis or dropping an NG, we get it.
- We're used to translating complex medical terms into words patients and consumers can understand.
- We are well-versed in HIPAA. We can write compelling patient stories that also protect privacy.
- Many nurses have worked with clinical trials or do their own evidence-based research.
- We work well in teams.
- Nurses are highly efficient and organized, with attention to detail (most of us have a bit of OCD).
Q: Why work with me, Ascent Health Content's founder, Melissa Ramsdell, MS, BSN, RN?
A:
- You're in good hands with me. I'm a trustworthy, service-oriented nurse.
- As a seasoned health professional, I produce accurate health information with a consumer-friendly, approachable style.
- With two decades as a professional writer, I know how to create content that builds trust and deepens your relationship with your customers.
- I have media contacts. I can increase your company's visibility in the press.
- I am efficient, detail-oriented and responsive to clients.
- I am able to write about clinical research because I have done it as a nurse. I won a 2019 Nightingale Award for evidence-based research on delirium.
Steps to work with me:
Strategy session
Book a call to discuss your content needs.
Writing
Melissa will create your content and deliver the first draft.
Revisions
We will work together to make the final draft perfect.
