Meet Sue: An Interview with a Volunteer
June 28, 2022

There are so many good reasons to communicate with site visitors. In this case, it's an interview post, sharing a conversation between the blog writer and a person. Highlight your organization's goals and advantages, through the conversation.

Here are some reasons to make blogging part of your regular routine.


Blogging is an easy way to engage with site visitors

Writing a blog post is easy once you get the hang of it. Posts don’t need to be long or complicated. Just write about what you know, and do your best to write well.


Show customers your personality

When you write a blog post, you can really let your personality shine through. This can be a great tool for showing your distinct personality.


Blogging is a terrific form of communication

Blogs are a great communication tool. They tend to be longer than social media posts, which gives you plenty of space for sharing insights, handy tips and more.


It’s a great way to support and boost SEO

Search engines like sites that regularly post fresh content, and a blog is a great way of doing this. With relevant metadata for every post so search engines can find your content.


Drive traffic to your site

Every time you add a new post, people who have subscribed to it will have a reason to come back to your site. If the post is a good read, they’ll share it with others, bringing even more traffic!


Blogging is free

Maintaining a blog on your site is absolutely free. You can hire bloggers if you like or assign regularly blogging tasks to everyone in your company.


A natural way to build your brand

A blog is a wonderful way to build your brand’s distinct voice. Write about issues that are related to your industry and your customers.

Stomach Paralysis Claims from Ozempic Users

By Lisa Mullins • February 7, 2024
Nordisk and Eli Lilly are facing allegations that they failed to adequately caution patients about potential severe stomach issues linked to their widely used drugs, Ozempic and Mounjaro, in a lawsuit filed on Wednesday. The lawsuit, spanning 26 pages and filed on behalf of a Louisiana resident who claims significant harm from taking both diabetes medications, marks the first legal action asserting gastrointestinal injuries stemming from these drugs. Ozempic and Mounjaro belong to a novel category of medicines termed GLP-1 agonists, primarily prescribed to help individuals with Type 2 diabetes regulate blood sugar levels. Additionally, they are sometimes recommended off-label for weight management. These medications function by slowing down the stomach's digestion process, leading to prolonged feelings of fullness. However, they also carry risks of gastrointestinal complications such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting, as acknowledged in clinical trials and on the drugs’ labels. Jaclyn Bjorklund, aged 44 and from Louisiana, alleges that the drug manufacturers failed to disclose additional health concerns associated with the drugs, including severe gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) and persistent vomiting, as stated by her attorney, Paul Pennock from the firm Morgan & Morgan. Gastroparesis, a condition characterized by delayed emptying of the stomach, isn't explicitly mentioned in the prescribing information for Ozempic or Mounjaro. Still, both drugs' labels acknowledge delayed gastric emptying due to its potential impact on the absorption of other medications. Eli Lilly declined to comment on the lawsuit, while Novo Nordisk stated they were unaware of it as of Wednesday morning, emphasizing that gastroparesis is a recognized risk for people with diabetes. Pennock claims around 400 individuals have reported gastrointestinal injuries from these medications, with expectations for thousands more cases. Bjorklund, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2017 and a user of Ozempic and later Mounjaro, alleges severe injuries from the drugs, resulting in multiple emergency room visits due to severe stomach problems, including violent vomiting leading to tooth loss. Although Bjorklund hasn't received a gastroparesis diagnosis, her symptoms align with the condition, according to Pennock, who dismisses the notion that her diabetes alone caused it. Bjorklund is seeking substantial compensation from the drugmakers, though the exact amount remains unspecified. Dr. Shauna Levy, a specialist in obesity medicine, expressed surprise at the lawsuit, suggesting that while the medications could contribute to gastroparesis, other factors such as undiagnosed conditions or the patient's diabetes might exacerbate the issue. The FDA, through spokesperson Chanapa Tantibanchachai, stated they will continue monitoring for adverse events linked to these medications and will take appropriate actions based on thorough reviews of available evidence.

Some Tips on Helping your Child Find Opportunities to Open Up More

By Lisa Mullins • June 28, 2022
Speak to your audience You know your audience better than anyone else, so keep them in mind as you write your blog posts. Write about things they care about. If you have a company Facebook page, look here to find topics to write about Take a few moments to plan your post Once you have a great idea for a post, write the first draft. Some people like to start with the title and then work on the paragraphs. Other people like to start with subtitles and go from there. Choose the method that works for you.